Philippi Covered Bridge, WV

07.18.09 - The Philippi Covered Bridge, spanning the Tygart River in WV, is the longest two-lane covered bridge still in use on a federal highway. The bridge was seized by union troops and used as a barracks during the first land battle of the Civil War on June 3, 1861. The war's first amputation was performed here. Wonderful history surrounds it. Notice the museum on the other side of bridge. Fantastic display of items and the woman there will tell you stories forever! This is also the location of two mummies from the late 1800s which also have quite a story! When you see bridge from the side down the river, notice how small the pick up truck below it at the water's edge looks in comparison!

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[kaknockitoff]

Very Cool! Love seeing this Rich!

[kayejuly4]

We were just at this bridge on June 1. We visited all 17 covered bridges in West Virginia. A beautiful state and a great vacation.

[nyttydale]

Made me miss. Wv