Birthplace - W.D. Zinn Marker

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Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Birthplace - W.D. Zinn

By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010

1. Birthplace - W.D. Zinn Marker

Inscription. One mile east is Woodbine Farm, birthplace of W.D. Zinn, noted farmer, writer and lecturer. He contributed much to scientific farming in this and adjoining states. "The Story of Woodbine Farm" is an autobiography of his work.

Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Location. 39° 9.571′ N, 80° 2.803′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is on Beverly-Fairmont Pike (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philippi WV 26416, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Land Battle (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Philippi (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Philippi (about 600 feet away); Historic Campbell School (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Philippi Covered Bridge (approx. half a mile away); The Covered Bridge (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Philippi (approx. half a mile away); Barbour County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Philippi.

Markers beside the Beverly-Fairmont Pike Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010

2. Markers beside the Beverly-Fairmont Pike

To the left, the W.D. Zinn marker. To the right, "First Land Battle."

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 481 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.