It was the scene of one of West Virginia's most important battles during the American Civil War—the Battle of Droop Mountain.
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It then ascended the River to the vicinity of Hillsboro and Droop Mountain and made its way through present Pocahontas County by way of future Marlinton, Indian Draft Run, and Edray.
Droop Mountain was one of the largest engagements in West Virginia during the war.