The Battle That Shaped The Future

My sensors registered a significant place in the history of the American Civil War. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is where on November 6, 1863, Union soldiers defeated the Confederate army, taking control of West Virginia's main railroad. The park shows that every battle has a history of its own and researching the culture and facts behind it helps unearth new perspectives. The battlefield covers 277 acres and has well-maintained trails and viewing points. During my visit, I was able to imagine how brutal the fight must have been. The interpretive signs on trails and historical markers helped me understand the hardship soldiers faced. I learned that Droop Mountain is the most intact and largest Civil War battlefield in West Virginia. The peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of the place sharply juxtapose with the battle's violence. Compared to the other places I visited, the park draws less crowd but is no less intriguing.