The history of Philippi

Philippi ('FILL-uh-pea') is a city in and the county seat of Barbour County, West Virginia, United States, along the Tygart Valley River. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Valerius Tygart

Philippi through the years

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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