Historic Sites

Philippi Bridge

Philippi Covered Bridge, Philippi, West Virginia
Site of the first land battle of the Civil War, June 3, 1861
More about the Philippi Covered Bridge…

Civil War Trails

West Virginia Civil War Trails brochure [pdf]
West Virginia Civil War Trails map book [pdf]

West Virginia Division of Tourism – Civil War First Campaign brochure [pdf]

WV TourismPlan your visit to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia – WV Tourism

7 Must-See Stops on the Civil War Trail

Rich Mountain Battlefield

Historic Beverly and Rich Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center

Historic Beverly Antiques – (Goff House which features Civil War era graffiti)

Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park

Corricks Ford Battlefield

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

Grafton National Cemetery

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park

Independence Hall, Wheeling

Battle of Laurel Hill Battleground

Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association

SVBFShenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District
Many West Virginians fought on these battlefields

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