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As Col Benjamin Kelley's Federals pursued the Confederates through Philippi, he was shot in the upper right chest by Col. George A. Porterfield's quartermaster. A surgeon declared it a mortal wound but Kelley recovered. In a show of respect, his m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13UE_battle-of-philippi_Philippi-WV.html
(Preface):In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. The two sides fought numerous engagements bet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMNS_valley-furnace_Philippi-WV.html
Iron ore was discovered here, 1835, by John Johnson. The Old Iron Furnace, built, 1848, was operated for six years by C.W. Bryant and Isaac Marsh. In 1850, a steam engine replaced the water power used to run fan air blast. Charcoal was fuel used. …
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On June 2, 1861, Federal troops advanced on Philippi from the Baltimore & Ohio rail hub at Grafton in two columns of about 1500 men each.
The left column, under Col. Benjamin Kelley, took the train six miles east to Thornton, and then marched s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMKU_historic-campbell-school_Philippi-WV.html
(Front):After the Civil War, Barbour County residents built this one-room school house near Volga, 8 miles SW. As one of the county's first free schools, it was the center of education for hundreds of children, providing instruction for primary th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMJW_first-land-battle_Philippi-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMJV_birthplace-w-d-zinn_Philippi-WV.html
One mile east is Woodbine Farm, birthplace of W.D. Zinn, noted farmer, writer and lecturer. He contributed much to scientific farming in this and adjoining states. "The Story of Woodbine Farm" is an autobiography of his work.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMJK_the-covered-bridge_Philippi-WV.html
Constructed in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth; masonry by Emanuel J. O'Brien, cost $12,151.24.
The covered bridge, erected in 1852, is the only two-lane bridge in the federal highway system. During the Civil War the bridge served both North and South…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMJI_philippi_Philippi-WV.html
Col. Benjamin F. KelleyKelley, a railroad agent in Philadelphia and former resident of Wheeling, was called back to command the First Virginia (Union) Infantry - the first Union regiment raised in the South. He planned and led the attack on Philip…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMJG_barbour-county-vietnam-era-veterans-memorial_Philippi-WV.html
This monument and park arededicated in sincere appreciationof all Barbour County Vietnamera Veterans who servedthis great nation -United States of America1961 - 1973Dedicated on May 25, 1987byUnited States SenatorJohn D. Rockefeller IV
All gave…