Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
First Land Battle
Photographed By Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
1. First Land Battle Marker
First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies.
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° 8.764′ N, 80° 2.117′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is on Blue & Gray Expressway (Bypass U.S. 250) west of South Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling west. 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. The "Philippi Races" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Philippi School Cornerstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Army of Occupation Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Place Where Kelley was Shot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate Headquarters (approx. half a mile away); Philippi (approx. half a mile away); Barbour County Korean War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
2. First Land Battle Marker
View is looking east.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
3. The Philippi Covered Bridge
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 71 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
