Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Philippi School Cornerstone
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
1. Philippi School Cornerstone Marker
August 6 AD 1921 AL 5921
AC Nadenbousch
Grand Master
This is the cornerstone for the Philippi grade, middle and high school that was located on this property and served Barbour County from 1921 until 1980
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1921.
Location. 39° 9.062′ N, 80° 2.261′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 250) and School Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 South Main Street, 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: The "Philippi Races" (here, next to this marker); Site of Army of Occupation Office (a few steps from this marker); Place Where Kelley was Shot (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Headquarters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philippi (about 600 feet away); Barbour County Korean War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Barbour County War Memorial (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
2. Philippi School Cornerstone Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
3. Philippi School Cornerstone 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 482 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
