Philippi Covered Bridge


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	Philippi Covered Bridge
Brenda J. Pritt Executive Director Randolph County Convention & Visitors Bureau 1035 N. Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 Ofc: 304-636-2780 Fax: 304-636-2780 Toll Free: 800-422-3304 E-Mail: ________________ RCCVB 2009 Board Members: Chelly Depp Gordon Blackley Julia Elbon Judy Guye Jimmy Hammond Jill Jeffries David Kesling Kenneth Nazelrod Tom Regan Kenny Sexton Barbara Storey Douglas Tuning Gary Wileman	US 250 and Tygart River Philippi, West Virginia https://www.philippi.org/bridge .htm Location of the first land battle of the Civil War in June, 1861, which became known as the Phillipi Races due to the hasty retreat of Confederate troops when Union soldiers took control of the bridge. Built in 1852, the bridge itself was constructed by Lemuel Chenoweth, who also built the bridge in Beverly. Directions: Go West from Elkins on US-33 [Harrison Ave] for 6.5 miles Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto US-250 [SR-92] for 18.6 miles
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