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

United States Flag

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

1. United States Flag Marker

Inscription. The 34-star United States Flag was in the possession of the Federals. West Virginia became the 35th state of the Union on June 20, 1863.

Kiwanis Flag Circle

Made possible by the estate of Dr. Hu C. Myers, a bequest to the Kiwanis Club of Philippi. These flags are authentic replicas of the flags flying over Philippi on June 3, 1861, during the first land battle of the Civil War.

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° 9.143′ N, 80° 2.628′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is at the intersection of Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) and North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive. On the grounds of the Blue And Gray Park. 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. Palmetto Flag (here, next to this marker); Churchville Cavalry Flag (here, next to this marker); Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Flag (here, next to this marker); Confederate Regimental Flag (here, next to this marker); Philippi (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Sago Miners (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Philippi Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); First Battle of a Long War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

2. United States Flag Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

3. United States Flag Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on December 3, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.