The battle of Rich Mountain ( The Battle of Rich Mountain ) took place on July 11, 1861 in Randolph County, Virginia (now West Virginia) and was one of the first battles of the American Civil War and one of the first battles of the campaign in West Virginia . The victory of General George McClellan made a good impression in Washington and, as a result, he was appointed commander of the Potomac Army .
| The Battle of Rich Mountain |
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| Main Conflict: American Civil War |
Marker on the battlefield. |
| date of | July 11, 1861 |
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| A place | Randolph County, Virginia |
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| Total | US victory |
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George McClellan | Robert Garnett
John pegram |
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is unknown | 1000 including prisoners |
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