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Named for General Winfield Scott, hero of the Mexican War. In attack upon Federal troops entrenched here in 1864, the Confederates were repulsed and Captain Philip Thurmond killed. The Union rifle pits may still be seen.
Winfield, courthouse square on WV 35 just east of Winfield bridge, 1.1 mile east of WV 34. Putnam County West Virginia
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