Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Benjamin F. Kelley
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018
1. Benjamin F. Kelly Marker
Born in New Hampshire in 1807, he moved to Wheeling and worked as a merchant and as a freight agent for the B&O. He was appointed colonel of the 1st WV (90-day regiment) in 1861 and led the unit at Philippi, where he was seriously wounded. He was promoted to brigadier general, breveted major general, 1864, and captured, 1865. Died July 16, 1891; buried Arlington National Cemetery.
Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1891.
Location. 39° 9.164′ N, 80° 2.64′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is at the intersection of Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) and North Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive. On the grounds of the 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 marker: First Battle of a Long War (a few steps from this marker); The Philippi Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Sago Miners
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Philippi (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018
2. Benjamin F. Kelley Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 6, 2017
3. Benjamin F. Kelley
Relief Portrait by W. S. Davis on Kelley's Grave Marker in Arlington National Cemetery
Benjamin F. Kelley
Colonel 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Brigadier and Brevet Major General
U.S.V.
Wounded At The Battle Of Philippi Virginia
June 3, 1861.
Colonel 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Brigadier and Brevet Major General
U.S.V.
Wounded At The Battle Of Philippi Virginia
June 3, 1861.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on November 29, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
