Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

In Memory of the Sago Miners

January 2, 2006

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 18, 2019

1. In Memory of the Sago Miners Marker

Inscription. And all those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of our nation's energy

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 2006.

Location. 39° 9.159′ N, 80° 2.625′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is at the intersection of Barbour County Highway (U.S. 119) and North Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Barbour County Highway. In Blue and Gray Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17925 Barbour County Hwy, Philippi WV 26416, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: The Philippi Covered Bridge (here, next to this marker); First Battle of a Long War (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin F. Kelley (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Regimental Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Churchville Cavalry Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmetto Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Flag (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.

Other markers no longer nearby. Battle of Philippi (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Philippi (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding In Memory of the Sago Miners. This is a memorial to the Sago Mine Disaster. More information is available at the following links:

https://www.wvpublic.org/radio/2019-01-02/january-2-2006-sago-mine-explosion-kills-12-miners

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sago_Mine_disaster

In Memory of the Sago Miners Marker - Reverse side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 18, 2019

2. In Memory of the Sago Miners Marker - Reverse side

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 1, 2026

3. In Memory of the Sago Miners Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2022, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2022, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. 3. submitted on August 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.