Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
"Apollo"
Created by Mark Warner '68
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
1. "Apollo" Marker
Warner's idea came from Sir Issac Newton's, "I Stand on the Shoulders of Giants." He named the statue "Apollo" in appreciation for the space program.
Alderson-Broaddus chose it for the Centennial symbol-1971-because the college's aspirations are dependent upon the past and persons now here and to come.
Erected 1998 by Mark Warner (as a donation to the University).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list.
Location. 39° 9.524′ N, 80° 2.903′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It can be reached from College Hill Road south of Circle Drive West, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located outside of the south entrance to Hamer Hall on the campus of Alderson-Broaddus University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 College Hill Road, 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: Shearer Quadrangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Philippi (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace - W.D. Zinn (about 600 feet away); Historic Campbell School
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Other markers no longer nearby. Philippi (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); First Land Battle (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Battle of Philippi (was approx. half a mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding "Apollo". The Apollo statue is hollow and contains a time capsule including alumni letters, calendars and pictures from the 1970s-1990s.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
2. "Apollo" Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
3. "Apollo" Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
