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

Churchville Cavalry Flag

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

1. Churchville Cavalry Flag Marker

Inscription. Churchville cavalry flag made by women of Augusta County, Virginia, and presented to the 14th Virginia Cavalry before they left for Phillipi, captured by Union troops on June 3, 1861. Original flag is at Battle Abbey in Richmond, Virginia.

Erected by The Morgan Lyons Family.

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° 9.144′ N, 80° 2.628′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It 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.

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: United States Flag (here, next to this marker); Confederate Regimental Flag (here, next to this marker); Palmetto Flag (here, next to this marker); Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Flag (here, next to this marker); In Memory of the Sago Miners (within shouting 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); Benjamin F. Kelley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.

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markers no longer nearby. Philippi (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Battle of Philippi (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

2. Churchville Cavalry Flag Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

3. Churchville Cavalry 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 667 times since then and 97 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.