'Scene of first land battle of Civil War. This bridge erected 1852. Serving both north and south in passage of troops and supplies across mountains into Virginia.'
'Scene of first land battle of Civil War. This bridge erected 1852. Serving both north and south in passage of troops and supplies across mountains into Virginia.'
Baltimore and Ohio Engineering Corps, Philippi, W. Va.
Description:
From left to right 1) Marcellus George 2) M.S. McDanel 3) F.E. Englar 4) J.P. Walker 5)V. D. Cockey 6) F. S. Dannenberg 7) C. McCLemley 8) J.J. Curtin 9) W.L. Zirkle 10) E.E. Harrison 11) I.L. Peffinberger 12) J.C. Heilig 13) R.H. Killingsworth 14) A.C. George 15) T.C. Cockey 16) H.A. Cook 17) W.L. Six 18) F.W. Ternune 19) J.P. White 20) J.A. Carder 21) Ray Hawkins 22) M.E. Nelson 23) S.S. Mathias 24) C.W. Brown.
Philippi has a history of suffering from flooding due to its close proximity to the river and relatively low elevation of most of the town. The most damaging occurred in November of 1985.
A Group of Male Musicians Dressed as Women, Philippi, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Pictured from left to right are Dr. W. D. David; Stingley Hoffman; Alec Wilson; George Diddle; C. M. Murphy; M. C. Talbott; Dr. F. B. Murphy; Warren B. Kittle; Lloyd Robinson; Chas Hovattes; John T. Roger (sitting); and Stephen Holt.
Local Band at First Street Fair in Philippi, W. Va.
Date:
1899/09
Description:
Pictured from left to right are Jacob Harsh (grandfather to Stanley Harsh and Ada Fitzwater); Aldernon Crim; Joseph L. Johnson (grandfather to Karl Myer); and Anthony Vannoy (grandfather to Marada Waddell).Band concerts were an important part of the entertainment at early fairs. This local band played at the first Street Fair, which was held yearly for 27 years.Jacob Harsh (b. 5/15/1839-d.4/21/1909) was married to Cinderillia Harsh (b. 3/7/1841-d.9/5/1925) and was brother to Samuel F. Harsh.