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

City of Philippi West Virginia

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 17, 2026

1. City of Philippi West Virginia Marker

Inscription. Established February 14, 1844
Covered bridge built 1852
First land battle of the Civil War
June 3, 1861

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1844.

Location. 39° 9.163′ N, 80° 2.417′ W. Memorial is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is on North Main Street (U.S. 250) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 77 N Main St, Philippi WV 26416, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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

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distance of this marker: Medical Firsts (within shouting distance of this marker); First Amputation of the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Barbour County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanger's Limb (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Philippi (about 400 feet away); Confederate Escape (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Barbour County Korean War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.

Other markers no longer nearby. Philippi (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Barbour County Korean War Memorial (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 17, 2026

2. City of Philippi West Virginia Marker

Marker is etched in cement at the facing of the stairwell.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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