I will be camping in West Virginia in a couple of weeks.
Some of us are from the South, others from the North.
Would we be better off pitching our tents in a confederate county, or a union country? ;-)
Well, I have given your considerable problem considerable thought. You haven’t told me where in the state you will be so I will offer suggestions. If you are in the eastern panhandle, Berkeley County would be your best bet. Berkeley voted against secession, yet gave most of its men to the Confederacy, so there is something for everyone there. If you are in the southwest, you can try Cabell, Wayne and Kanawha counties. Cabell & Wayne voted against secession, but were home to Jenkins Brigade, the largest CSA cavalry unit at Gettysburg, and the boys who burned Chambersburg, PA, in 1864. Kanawha County also voted against secessionn, but was home to Wise’s Legion, CSA, over 4000 men who were later sent to defend South Carolina. If you are in the southeast, you are inevitably in Confederate territory. If you are in the northwest, you are in Union territory. Though it should be said that even Wheeling gave a small band of Confederates, Shriver’s Grays. No matter where you are, I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Best wishes.