Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Palmetto Flag
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 23, 2018
1. Palmeto Flag Marker
One of the Confederate flags captured at the Battle of Philippi, June 3, 1861. The Palmetto Flag was raised over the Philippi Court House on January 1861, the first Confederate flag to be flown in Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1861.
Location. 39° 9.142′ N, 80° 2.628′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is at the intersection of Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) and North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive. On the grounds of the Blue And Gray Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philippi WV 26416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Flag (here, next to this marker); United States Flag (here, next to this marker); Churchville Cavalry Flag (here, next to this marker); Confederate Regimental Flag (here, next to this marker); Philippi (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Sago Miners (within shouting distance of this marker); The Philippi Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); First Battle of a Long War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, November 23, 2018
2. Palmeto Flag Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 23, 2018
3. Palmeto Flag Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 3, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
