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Scene of the first land battle of the Civil War. Erected in 1852, this bridge served both North and South in passage of troops and supplies across mountains into Virginia. Published by Rex Heck News Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

1. Old Covered Bridge Across Tygart River; Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041763
Title:: Old Covered Bridge Across Tygart River; Philippi, W. Va.
Description:: Scene of the first land battle of the Civil War. Erected in 1852, this bridge served both North and South in passage of troops and supplies across mountains into Virginia. Published by Rex Heck News Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

This bridge erected 1852 served both north and south in passage of troops and supplies across mountains into Virginia. Published by The Teacraft Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

2. Covered Bridge Across Tygart River; Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041756
Title:: Covered Bridge Across Tygart River; Philippi, W. Va.
Description:: This bridge erected 1852 served both north and south in passage of troops and supplies across mountains into Virginia. Published by The Teacraft Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Tygart Valley River running through the middle of town. Published by J.A. Blackwood in Philippi, West Virginia. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

3. Aerial View of Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041741
Title:: Aerial View of Philippi, W. Va.
Description:: Tygart Valley River running through the middle of town. Published by J.A. Blackwood in Philippi, West Virginia. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

4. Birds Eye View of Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041738
Title:: Birds Eye View of Philippi, W. Va.
Description:: (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Buildings shown: Top: Field House, Middle: Administration Building, Bottom: Whitescarver Hall. Published by the Teacraft Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Three Campus Buildings at Alderson Broaddus College; Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041737
Title:: Three Campus Buildings at Alderson Broaddus College; Philippi, W. Va.
Description:: Buildings shown: Top: Field House, Middle: Administration Building, Bottom: Whitescarver Hall. Published by the Teacraft Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Hospital founded in 1933. Published by Artvue Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

6. Myers Clinic Hospital; Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041736
Title:: Myers Clinic Hospital; Philippi, W. Va.
Description:: Hospital founded in 1933. Published by Artvue Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Published by J.W. Blackwood in Philippi, West Virginia. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

7. Barbour Co. Court House; Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041735
Title:: Barbour Co. Court House; Philippi, W. Va.
Description:: Published by J.W. Blackwood in Philippi, West Virginia. (From postcard collection legacy system.)