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Lord Dunmore’s War: The Battle of Point Pleasant
Shawnee Indians and Virginians waged a thunderous and bloody battle at Point Pleasant during the conflict now known as Lord Dunmore's War.
By James K. Swisher
In the lengthening shadows of a late October afternoon, a column of tired marchers attired in dusty, fringed hunting dress emerged from the trees along the north bank of the Kanawha River, raising an exhilarating shout upon sighting its confluence with the Ohio. Moving to the beat of an awkward drummer and the high, shrill squeal of fifes, which scattered birds across the sky, the flower of Virginia’s upland militia filed into the triangular meadow formed by the coalesce o
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my 10th great grandfather fought in this battle and even named his son pleasant who settled in missouri
I read the story of Cornstalk in differant books and they all give a differeant story
My ancestor Capt John Skidmore had a company of men that fought in the battle and he was one of the wounded, his name is on the monument at the national park in Point Pleasant.
My 6th Great Grandfather, Captain Samuel Wilson of the Augusta militia was killed at the battle of Point Pleasant and is buried on the site along with the other Officers who died that day.
Excellent account of the battle at Point Pleasant. Well rendered factual evidence and thoughtful insights into the situation of the day. I especially appreciate you presenting different perspectives, letting the reader follow a path of thoughtful review. Very well done and I’m a fan. dml
My 6th Great Grandfather, Captain Samuel Wilson of the Augusta County militia was killed at the battle of Point Pleasant.
Myself and a few other Members of the General Adam Stephen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will be attending the October events at Point Pleasant and it will be an Honor to stand at attention where my ancestor fought and gave his life.
In his epic masterpiece , The Frontierman, Allen Eckert gave an account of this fierce battle, however this article goes into far greater detail about the main characters involved, as well the aftermath of the battle. Very well done. My family’s roots go back to southern Ohio, and the land along the Ohio.
I plan attending the 2024 event, which will be 250 years.