PhilippiWest Virginia
Philippi ('FILL-uh-pea') is a city in and the county seat of Barbour County, West Virginia, United States, along the Tygart Valley River. The population was 2,929 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Philippi
Philippi is a small town in northeastern West Virginia counting 2,845 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Philippi is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,005 residents per square mile.
📰 Philippi News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Philippi Unique
- The only place in America named Philippi — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Philippi
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Covered Bridge Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Philippi
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Philippi
- Philip Barbour High School Complex
- Philippi Elementary School
- Philippi Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.