Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Site of Army of Occupation Office
Photographed By Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
1. Site of Army of Occupation Office Marker
Site of Army of
Occupation Office
Erected by Kiwanis International.
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° 9.074′ N, 80° 2.261′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 250) and School Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 91 South Main Street, 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. Place Where Kelley was Shot (a few steps from this marker); Philippi School Cornerstone (a few steps from this marker); The "Philippi Races" (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Headquarters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barbour County Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Philippi (about 500 feet away); Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll (about 600 feet away); Barbour County War Memorial (about 700 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. Site of Army of Occupation Office Marker
Marker is located on far right of the Philippi Public Library building.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
