Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Confederate Headquarters
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
1. Confederate Headquarters Marker
Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters
Capito Hotel
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° 9.118′ N, 80° 2.342′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 250) and Court Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 S Main St, 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: Philippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Barbour County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Barbour County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Firsts (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hanger's Limb (about 300 feet away); First Amputation of the Civil War (about 400 feet away); Place Where Kelley was Shot (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.
Other markers no longer nearby. Barbour County Korean War Memorial (was within shouting distance
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Regarding Confederate Headquarters. Site of the Capito Hotel where Col. George Porterfield had his headquarters. The Confederate flag which was flown here was the first captured in the Civil War.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
2. Confederate Headquarters Marker
Marker is at the left of the double doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
