Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Place Where Kelley was Shot
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
1. Place Where Kelley was Shot Marker
Place where Kelley was shot
June 3, 1861
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° 9.078′ N, 80° 2.268′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It 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 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: Site of Army of Occupation Office (a few steps from this marker); Philippi School Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Philippi Races" (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Headquarters (about 400 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.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Barbour County Korean War Memorial (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another
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Regarding Place Where Kelley was Shot. On a return visit to Philippi in 1884, Kelley pointed out this location as being the place where he was wounded.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 29, 2022
2. Place Where Kelley was Shot Marker
The marker is located on the far left of the Philippi Public Library building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on December 9, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
