America's Civil War Source
A resource for those interested in the study of America's Civil War
Thursday
July 11, 1861
Battle of Rich Mountain

The Battle of Rich Mountain takes place in what was Western
Virginia and is now West Virginia. The Union Commander is
George McClellan and the Confederate Commander is John
Pegram. The Confederates are defeated and the victory propels
McClellan to command of the Army of the Potomac.