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Philippi Covered Bridge

Philippi, West Virginia • Barbour County

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About This Property

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The Philippi Covered Bridge, a meticulously preserved wooden covered bridge, spans the Tygart Valley River in Philippi, West Virginia. Its distinctive Burr Arch truss design showcases impressive 19th-century engineering.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
9/14/1972
Other Names
Lemuel Chenoweth Bridge At Philippi

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Engineering; Transportation; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Peck-Crim-Chesser House

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Philippi B & O Railroad Station

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Location

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Philippi Historic District

Area of Significance

Military; Politics/Government; Architecture

Location

Roughly Bounded By Pike, High, Walnut, Wolfe, Main, Wilson Sts., And Tygart Valley River, Philippi, West Virginia

Whitescarver Hall

Area of Significance

Education; Architecture

Location

Circle Dr. On The Alderson-broaddus College Campus, Philippi, West Virginia

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