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

Philippi

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 24, 2010

1. Philippi Marker

Inscription. Originally called Anglin's Ford for William Anglin but later named Booth's Ferry for Daniel Booth. Near by in 1780, Richard, Cottrill, and Charity Talbott settled. Philippi was named for Judge Philip Pendleton Barbour.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 39° 9.127′ N, 80° 2.354′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 250) and Court Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Located beside the Barbour County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Confederate Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Barbour County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Barbour County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Firsts (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanger's Limb

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Amputation of the Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Place Where Kelley was Shot (about 500 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 of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Philippi (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 24, 2010

2. Philippi Marker

County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 24, 2010

3. County Courthouse

Philip Pendleton Barbour image. Click for full size.

Photographed by U.S. House of Representatives

4. Philip Pendleton Barbour

1911 portrait by Kate Flournoy Edwards after G. P. A. Healy.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,640 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.