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. Marker 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.
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.
Regarding Confederate Headquarters. Site of the Capito Hotel where Col. George Porterfield
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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 114 times since then and 19 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.
