U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District

General Information

Battle of Bulltown

On October 13, 1863, the Battle of Bulltown occurred near the Union trenches. This skirmish lasted twelve hours. The Confederate forces were led by Colonel William L. Jackson (a native of Lewis County, Virginia--now West Virginia, and the first cousin of "Stonewall" Jackson). The confederates attacked the union forces at 4:30am. The Union forces, led by Captain Mattingly, repelled the attack on their fortifications and the battle finally ended about 4:30pm. There were apparently casualties on both sides, and one civilian casualty, Moses Cunningham, who ran out of his farmhouse into the line of fire and shouted "Hurrah for Jeff Davis!" He was clipped by a bullet but recovered.

Directions

If traveling north on Interstate 79:

Exit from Interstate 79 at Flatwoods Exit (Exit 67).
Turn Right at the intersection after exit ramp.
At the traffic light, turn Left on US 19 North.
Travel approximately 10 miles, through the community of Napier and across the Little Kanawha River (Burnsville Lake).
Look for a sign reads Bulltown Campground/Historical Area (Millstone Road) on the left.
Turn Left, and travel approximately 1 mile and take the first Left.
Go to the top of the bank, and take the next Left into the Historical Area parking lot.

If traveling south on Interstate 79:

Exit from Interstate 79 at Roanoke Exit (Exit 91).
Turn Right on US 19 South.
Travel approximately 29 miles through the community of Falls Mill.
Look for a sign that reads Bulltown Campground/Historical Area (Millstone Road) on the right.
Turn Right, and travel approximately 1 mile and take the first Left.
Got to the top of the bank, and take the next Left into the Historical Area parking lot.

General

WELCOME TO THE BULLTOWN HISTORIC AREA IN BRAXTON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. THE BULLTOWN HISTORIC AREA INCLUDES A CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD, A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VISITOR CENTER, AN INTERPRETIVE TRAIL, A SECTION OF THE WESTON-GAULEY TURNPIKE, THE CUNNINGHAM FARMSTEAD, SEVERAL HISTORIC HOMES, A LOG CATHOLIC CHURCH, PARKING FACILITIES, AND RESTROOMS. THE BULLTOWN HISTORIC AREA IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO BULLTOWN CAMPGROUND. ACTIVITIES ARE HELD DAILY DURING THE CAMPING SEASON FOR ALL AGES. COME BY FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN EXPERIENCE!

Virtual Tour of the Bulltown Historic Area

Most of the log structures were relocated here, in a "village-type" setting, from the Burnsville Lake area before the lake was pooled. Log structures typical of central West Virginia were carefully matchmarked, moved, and reconstructed by the Corps of Engineers in order to save them from destruction. The log structures are conveniently located close together along a section of the Weston and Gauley Turnpike--a major travel route used by the pioneers.

Visitor Center

OPERATING HOURS: 2005 SEASON
OPENING DATE: SPRING
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
9:30AM TO 6:00PM
CLOSING DATE: FALL
*NOTE: FOR LARGE GROUP TOURS PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE
(304)452-8170 or (304) 853-2371
*ALL ACTIVITIES AT THE BULLTOWN HISTORIC AREA ARE FREE!!!