 His primary target was two bridges in Preston County near Rowlesburg.Passing through Greenland Gap on April 25, 1863, he encountered a fortified troop detachment of the 23rd Illinois and was delayed four hours in capturing their position (Battle of Greenland Gap).Jones' Confederates continued west, riding to summit of Backbone Mountain and on to Red House the same day (Red House is located at the intersection of US 219 and US 50).