A photochrome Post Card featuring a double covered bridge, scene of first land battle of Civil War.

Front: Philippi, W. VA., Scene of First Land Battle of Civil War. This Bridge Erected 1852. Serving Both North and South in passage of Troops and Supplies Across Mountains into Virginia. Kiwanis International Emblem. Tygart Valley River. Height 11'-10". Width 9'-10".

Back: Covered Bridge at Philippi, W. VA. This first land battle of the Civil War fought at the site of this bridge which was build in 1852. It served the North and South in the passage of troops across the mountains into Virginia.

Color Photo by C. H. Ruth

Valley News., P.O. Box 370, Powhatan, VA 23139

54049-B / W.V. # 31