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

Identifier:

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.)

Acquisition Source:

Harlow, Lyndall

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

postcard

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView