Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
First Land Battle
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
1. First Land Battle Marker
First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1861.
Location. 39° 9.582′ N, 80° 2.806′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is on Beverly-Fairmont Pike (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Birthplace - W.D. Zinn (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Philippi (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philippi (about 600 feet away); Historic Campbell School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Benjamin F. Kelley (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Philippi (approx. half a
Photographed By Craig Swain
2. Markers beside the Beverly-Fairmont Pike
To the left, the W.D. Zinn marker. To the right, "First Land Battle."
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Also see . . . Battle of Philippi. HistoryNet website entry (Submitted on January 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
3. The Philippi Covered Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,678 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
