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Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, Summersville, WV

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Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park

A 156-acre state park on a Gauley River canyon rim that preserves a Civil War battle site.

1194 Carnifex Ferry Rd, Summersville, WV 26651 · Summersville, WV

About Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park

This 156-acre state park in Nicholas County marks the location of a Civil War battle, the Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Visitors can explore the grounds, which overlook the Gauley River canyon. The park includes the Patterson House Museum, several viewpoints of the river, hiking trails, and picnic areas. It is also counted among the oldest state parks in the United States. Each year a Civil War reenactment is held on a weekend shortly after Labor Day.

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