Barbour County Map, West Virginia
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Barbour County, West Virginia
Barbour County is right in the north-central part of the state. Rolling hills and winding rivers define its landscape. Belington, Junior, and Century are major communities here.
Philippi, the county seat, saw some action in the Civil War. The first land battle of the war happened right there. Covered bridges are famous here.
Outdoor lovers, this place is your playground. The people are friendly as can be. Come fall, the trees put on a show that’ll knock your socks off. Historians find their piece of heaven in Barbour County.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Barbour County |
| County Seat | Philippi |
| Population | Approximately 16,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Philippi, Belington, Junior, Century |
| Interstates and Highways | US-250, US-119, WV-38, WV-57 |
| FIPS Code | 54-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 343 sq mi (Land: 341 sq mi; Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Taylor County (North), Tucker County (East), Randolph County (Southeast), Upshur County (Southwest), Harrison County (West), Preston County (Northeast) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39.1397° N, 80.0088° W |
| Etymology | Named after Philip Pendleton Barbour, a U.S. Congressman from Virginia |
| Major Landmarks | Covered Bridge in Philippi, Audra State Park, Tygart Valley River |
| Website | Barbour County Website |
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