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

Hanger's Limb

Photographed By Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022

1. Hanger's Limb Marker

Inscription.
Confederate J. E. Hanger's leg was mangled by a cannonball during the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861. Hanger survived a surgery that made him the first amputee of the war. After serving time in a Union prison, he returned to his home in Churchville, VA, where he invented a double-jointed artificial leg. Hanger's prosthetic limb company is still in operation today.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • 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 June 3, 1861.

Location. 39° 9.162′ N, 80° 2.372′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is on Church Street south of North Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Church Street, 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. First Amputation of the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Barbour County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Firsts (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Barbour County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Philippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Escape (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.

More about this marker. Church Street is a one-way street that goes south.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022

2. Hanger's Limb Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.