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The battle at Philippi was the first land engagement of the Civil War and took place on June 3, 1861. In foreground, Federal artillery firing brass six pounders from Talbott Hill, now the site of Alderson Broaddus College. Center, left, Kelley on horseback leading his men into the town. Center, cavalry tents: Confederate cavalry leaving for Beverly. Hill in distance, Milroy's troops firing on retreating Confederates who are returning fire from the Beverly-Fairmont Pike. Center, right, Covered Bridge crossing Tygart's Valley River. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

The Battle at Philippi; Philippi, W. Va.

Identifier:
041747
Collection Number:
A&M 294
Title:
The Battle at Philippi; Philippi, W. Va.
Description:
The battle at Philippi was the first land engagement of the Civil War and took place on June 3, 1861. In foreground, Federal artillery firing brass six pounders from Talbott Hill, now the site of Alderson Broaddus College. Center, left, Kelley on horseback leading his men into the town. Center, cavalry tents: Confederate cavalry leaving for Beverly. Hill in distance, Milroy's troops firing on retreating Confederates who are returning fire from the Beverly-Fairmont Pike. Center, right, Covered Bridge crossing Tygart's Valley River. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
postcard
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView