Roadside turnout, gravel with no services; has historical marker for Cheat Summer Camp. 'Also called Fort Milroy. Fortified camp in gap at the crest of White Top of Cheat Mountain. Occupied by Federal troops during fall and winter of 1861-1862; repulsed threats in Lee's mountain campaign in 1861. Fort's command of the Parkersburg-Stanton Turnpike prevented Lee's army from advancing inland. Above 4000 feet elevation, highest Union for in the Civil War.' Virginia State Line to Elkins From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, find out everything you need to know to plan your trip to West Virginia.