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Nov 06, 1863

The Battle of Droop Mountain occurred giving Union forces control over most of the territory in West Virginia

Other events that happened on or around November 06, 1863

1877

A major flood on the Greenbrier River damaged early settlements

Other events that happened on or around 1877

Nov 05, 1985

Greenbrier River crested at 23.95 feet, more than nine feet above flood stage, killing 47 people

Other events that happened on or around November 05, 1985

Jan 20, 1996

Greenbrier River reached a record 24.33 feet, more than 10 feet above flood stage


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