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Activities
A-B COLLEGE HOMECOMING
Held the second weekend in October each year.
Features concerts, craft show, athletic events, parade, and dinners.
For more information visit www.ab.edu
or call (304) 457-6202.
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A homecoming concert |
Courtesy Sam Santilli Photography |
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AMERICAN MOUNTAIN THEATER
The new (2007) 527-seat American Mountain Theater is located on 1.2
acres of land in the historic rail-yards of downtown Elkins, West
Virginia. It is the state's only live Branson-style family, music,
comedy, and variety show, and is a popular destination for coach
tours from in and out-of-state. Situated adjacent to the New Tygart
Flyer scenic excursion trains and a new Holiday Inn Express Hotel.
Spectacular Christmas show each December. For more information,
write: 49 Martin Street (Post Office Box 1061), Elkins, West
Virginia 26241 or call (304) 630-3040 or (800) 943-3670. Fax (304)
636-7798. www.AmericanMountainTheater.com
• Info@AmericanMountainTheater.com
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Buckhannon resident Chas Iliff bowled a perfect 300 game
during
league play at Barbour Lanes. This was his sixth career 300
game.
He is a 30-year bowler, having started at the age of four. |
US 250 South Philippi (304) 457-5333
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BARBOUR COUNTY EMERGENCY SQUAD OCTOBER FEST
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BARBOUR COUNTY FAIR
At the county fairgrounds, held the week before Labor Day. Features
big-name and local entertainment, animals, carnival rides, exhibits,
contests, food concessions, car show, and farm products. Located on
US 250 between Belington and Philippi. For more information visit
www.barbourcountyfair.com or call (304) 823-1328.
For specific information on
an event, you may contact the following people.
Fair President
Commercial Exhibits
Entertainment
Exhibits |
John Loyd
Okey Gallien
Ronnie Schoonover
Shirley Daniels |
457-3063
457-2466
457-5183 evenings
457-3254 |
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(Crafts,
handmades, food, fresh vegetables: Homemaker Clubs) |
Food Vendors
4-H Exhibits
4-H Horse Show
Queen's Pageant
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Barbara Watson
Barbara Wolfe
Kris Rosier
Debbie Schoonover
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823-3064
457-3254
457-1308
457-5183 evenings
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BARBOUR COUNTY WINTER FAIR
Held one weekend in late winter in February or
March, and includes hay, silage and grain exhibits, craft
demonstrations, food, workshops, and entertainment. Held at the
Barbour County Fairgrounds located on U. S. 250 between Belington
and Philippi. For more information, call (304) 457-3254.
2010 SCHEDULE
Friday, March 12
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Basket making
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Stool & chair bottom weaving
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Free craft classes and grab bags for children
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Crafters offering a variety of hand-made items
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Demonstrations and displays
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Bake sale
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Entertainment
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Kitchen open: Homemade Vegetable Soup, Corn Bread, Beans,
Ham Sandwiches, Lamb Sandwiches & Hot Dogs
Saturday, March 13
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Kitchen same as Friday
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Pruning trees & grapevines
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Pressure cookers and gauges
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Face painting for children
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Free wood project ages 8-13
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Auction
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50/50 drawing
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Entertainment
Sponsored by the Barbour County Cooperative
Educational Outreach Service, consisting of 8 clubs with 134 members.
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BELINGTON
HOMECOMING
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Saturday, July 21, 2008
Belington Homecoming Day
Main Street in Belington |
| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
• Car Show: Freedom Lot, Registration at 10:00 am.
Judging at 2:30.
• Basketball Tournament at City Park: Middle and High
Schoolers invited to participate. Register at Park.
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| 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
• Food Stand Open: BBQ Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, baked goods and other foods and drinks.
• Games Open: Water Slide, Dime Pitch, bouncing gym, climbing Wall, Ring Toss, Face Painting and more.
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| Noon - 9:00 PM |
• Hay Rides: to Laurel Mountain to see the Soldier's Camps for the Battle of Laurel Hill.
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| 3:00 PM |
• Parade and Train Robbery: Lineup begins at 2:30 behind Price's Pizza.
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| 4:30 - 9:00 PM |
• Entertainment: A Magic Show by KevinLyons and local musicians including the Circuit Riders, Jennifer Moral and more performing. Weese's Music Lot.
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| 6:00 PM |
• Cake Walk: Belington Emergency Squad.
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| 9:00 - 11:00 PM |
• D.J. Chuck Alth and an Old Fashioned Bonfire: Beside the Railroad tracks.
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** Events sponsored by the Belington Fire Department,
Revitalization Committee, CVB, Board of Parks and
Recreation, and Southern Barbour Vision Youth Council.
Questions about the event??? Call 823-1792 |
A visit from Governor and Mrs. Pierpont.
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BLUE & GRAY
REUNION
Everyone is encouraged to attend and experience a piece of America's
history. You can relive the year 1861, when the first land battle of
the Civil War was fought. Re-enactors will highlight important
moments in our history. Also, Civil War campsites will be erected
for the public to enjoy. Imagine yourself at the campsite of a Civil
War soldier.
Other activities will include a Southern Belle Contest, a parade,
crafts, a Civil War Ball, and food everywhere. Area artists will
have their paintings on display and the Community Education Outreach
Service will host a Quilt Show. Twenty five dollars will be given to
the Best of Show. Don't forget, there is a Blue & Gray Park,
featuring the five flags that flew over Philippi, Virginia, during
the first land battle of the Civil War. Travel back in time and
dress for the occasion. The "Southern Boys" are sure to make you
feel like it's 1861.
For for general information about the Blue and Gray Reunion, contact: P.O. Box
911, Philippi, WV 26416. (304) 457-4265, (304) 457-2368, (304)
457-5183. Sutlers and those interested in the Kids Battle may call
R. Schoonover evenings at 457-5183. For Crafts, contact L. Wilfong
at 457-2368. Food Concessions telephone T. Wilfong at 457-2368, and
Reenactors E. Brown at 457-4265. School teachers interested in attending Kids
Day contact T. Riffle 472-6677
 The
2007 Blue & Gray Reunion was dedicated to the memory of Gavin Charles
Longo Fogg, a fallen Yankee comrade, who passed away in October 2006
after fighting a long battle with illness. He was 18 years old.
Gavin loved the reunion and attended every year from the time he was
five. He made his first uniform by taping penny "buttons" down the
front of a dark blue pajama top. He could be found in the soldiers'
camps, making friends and soaking up the excitement that transformed
this quiet little town into someplace special: full of color,
pageantry and action. During the past few years, Gavin was often
hospitalized. He suffered from Epidermolysis Bullosa whose many
wounds led to a series of life-threatening complications. Gavin is
shown at age eight. The medal is the bronze star, awarded to Gavin's
uncle and godfather, Army Col. Richard Longo, for bravery in Iraq.
which he presented to Gavin posthumously at Gavin's funeral for
bravery in life.
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BUCKSKIN FARMS
Two miles South of Philippi on the Union Road;
Trail rides, instruction, stabling. farrier.
(304)457-5974
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BULLS EYE SPORTS
Just off US 250, between Belington and Philippi
on Valley Bend Road; Archery range. sporting goods, and snack
bar. (304)823-3374
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CAMPING
Camp sites available at Audra State Park, Middle
Fork Campground, Pleasant Creek on the backwaters of Tygart
Lake, Teter Creek lake, and Twin Lakes Campground.
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CASS SCENIC RAILROAD STATE PARK
The Cass Scenic Railroad was built to haul lumber in 1901. Today,
a Shay locomotive takes visitors up the mountain for a picnic at the recreated
logging camp of Whittaker Station or continues to the top of 4,700-foot Bald Knob.
Now, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park takes in the logging town of Cass with its 20
restored turn-of-the-century cottages, railroad & logging museums, playground, and
company store. Major resorts are close by. Overnight in historic modern vacation
cottages, or in a wilderness cabin or private caboose. Dinner and Special Trains
available in addition to a daily, year-round schedule.
Post Office Box 107
Cass, West Virginia 24927
(304) 456-4300
CassRailroad@WVDNR.gov
www.CassRailroad.com
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CHRISTMAS PARADES
The downtown merchants in Belington and Philippi
each sponsor a Christmas parade each year during the first part
of December. Entries include bands, floats, twirlette groups,
community organizations, fire departments and much more. Call
(304) 457-3700 for Philippi and (304) 823-1611 for Belington.
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Philippi Christmas parade - courtesy The Barbour Democrat |
Belington gets ready. Photo courtesy
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CHURCHES
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The Jerusalem United Methodist Church
Photo courtesy of Lars Byrne |
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Philippi Philippi Church of Christ
Sunday Bible class, 10 a.m.;
worship, 10:45 a.m.
Speakers:
First Sunday, Lynn Reed,
Second, Larry Lallance,
Third, Jim
Wise,
Fourth, Tim Hart,
and Fifth, Philip Freeman.
Sun. and
Wed. Bible study, 7 p.m. Phone 457-3743.
Philippi Baptist Church
Don Walls, interim pastor, Sun. school, 9:15 a.m., worship
service, 10:30.
Philippi UM Church
The Rev. Alicia R. Rapking, pastor.
Worship, 10 a.m.;
church
school, 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, adult choir,
6 p.m. Phone
457-2025.
Cross Roads UM Church
The Rev. William P. Smith, Sr., pastor.
Sunday school, 10
a.m.;
morning worship, 11.
Wed., adult choir, 7 p.m.
Phone 457-5183.
St. Elizabeth's
Catholic Church
Father Andy Kranyc, pastor. Mass, 8 each day.
Sun., 10:45
a.m.
People's Chapel Church
Pastor Ruston Seaman, Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship, 11
a.m.,
worship, 7 p.m., Bible study, Wed. 7 p.m., youth
group, Sun., 6 p.m.
Phone 457-1577.
Little Bethel Baptist Church
(4-H Road)
Sunday school, 10 a.m., every Sun.
Pt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Sunday school, 10 a.m. Bible study every
Wed., 7 p.m.
Barbour Church of Christ
P. J. Oates, minister.
Bible study, 9:30 a.m., worship, 10:15
a.m.,
and 6 p.m. Wed. evening Bible class, 7.
Phone
823-2309.
Philippian Chapel
Rt. 57, 1¼ miles from Rt. 119 The Rev. Lewis H. Beck,
pastor.
Sunday school, 10 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.
Evening service on Friday and Sunday, 7.
Women's Ministry
Service on First Mon. of each month, 7 p.m.
Haven of Rest Full Gospel Church of Galloway
The Rev. Joan Wilfong, pastor. Sun. morning service, 10;
Sun. evening, 7; Thur. night young people, 7.
Chestnut Ridge St. Peters AME Church
The Rev. John Stephen, pastor.
Sunday school, 2 p.m., evening
service at 3.
Pentecostal Church of Ford Run
Sunday school, 10 a.m. Bible study, Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Evangelistic service,
Sat. and Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Pastor George Murphy. Sunday school,
10 - 10:45 a.m.,
Sunday
worship service,
11 a.m. -12 noon.
Wed., Bible Study &
Prayer Meeting, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Ford Run Community Church
Sunday school, 10 a.m., every Sun. Worship service, 7:30
every Sat.
Preaching second and fourth Sun. at 7 p.m.
Evangelical Bible Church of Kasson
The rev. Eugene Carey, pastor.
Sunday school, 10 a.m.,
worship, 11.
Evangelistic service, 7 p.m.
New Testament Baptist Church
The Rev. James Miller, pastor.
Sunday school, 10 a.m., morning
service, 11, evening service, 7,
Wed. prayer service, 7
p.m. Fundamental Independent. Phone 457-1590.
Crim Memorial UM Church
The Rev. Alicia Rapking, pastor.
Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.,
worship service, 11 a.m.
Philippi Presbyterian Church
Sunday school, 10 a.m., morning worship, 11. Nursery provided.
Philippi Mennonite Church
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Phone
457-2602.
Silent Grove Church of Philippi
Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., worship service at 10:45. Sun.
evening services at 7 except last Sun. of the month.
Wed. prayer meeting, 6:30. Pastor Bryan Headley. Phone
457-4460.
Overfield Community Church
Michael Rexroad, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning
worship, 11.
Christian Fellowship Chapel
Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning service, 11 a.m., Sun. night
service, 7;
Bible study, 7, Thu. night.
Flemington Church
of God
Willard Bevlin, pastor. Sun. morning service, 10; Sun. night service, 7:30;
Thu. youth Bible study,
7:30 p.m.
Philippi Branch of Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
(Mormon)
(1/2 mile west past Tacy intersection on Rt. 38) Sacrament
meeting,
9:30 a.m. Phone 457-5710.
Turkey Run Community Church, Century No. 1
Sun. worship service,
10 a.m.;
Wed. worship service,
7
p.m.
Friday worship service,
7 p.m.
The Rev. Mildred Endrizzi,
pastor. Phone 457-3442.
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship, 11 a.m.,
Dr. Richard Kiley,
minister.
Olive Hill Apostolic Church
The Rev. Gordon McGee, pastor. Services, Wed., Sat. and Sun., 7:30 nightly.
Volga UM Circuit
Randy Simms, pastor. Boulder, Rangoon -Worship, Sun., 10 a.m.,
Sunday school at 11 a.m. Queen's Chapel, Volga - Worship, first and third
Sun., 9 a.m.;
Sunday school, 10 a.m. Bethel, Audra Park -Worship, Sun. at 11 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.
Union Church of Christ
Bible classes,
10 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7p.m.,
Wed. evening service, 7. R. D. Ice, minister. Phone
457-5604. |
Philippi cont.
Tygart River Charge
Pastor Joyce Hawkins,
457-1875.
Marian Chapel,
worship, 10
a.m.,
Sunday school, 11 a.m., preaching every first and third
Sun.;
Arden,
worship, 11 a.m.,
Sunday school, 10 a.m.,
preaching every first and third Sun.;
Pleasant Creek Church,
worship, 10 a.m.,
Sunday school, 9 a.m., preaching every
second and fourth Sun.;
Mary's Chapel,
worship, 11 a.m.,
Sunday school, 10 a.m., preaching every second and fourth
Sun.. Bible study and praise and worship services rotate
among all the churches on Wed. evening at 7 o'clock.
Souls Harbour
Church, Rt. 92
Sat. evening service, 7:30; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Pastor
Bill Lanham.
Our Lady of Solitude Hermitage Catholic Church-Maronite Rite
334 S. Main Street, Philippi Mass at 12 noon each day. Holy
Hour before Blessed Sacrament exposed each day at 8 p.m.
Religious class, Wed., 6:30 p.m. Confession upon request.
Fr. Bernard Grunewald.
Haven of Hope Church
Sun., 10:30 a.m. celebration service and Disciples of
Christ. Mon., 7 p.m., LSYM youth ministry. Pastors Howard
and Benita Swick, 823-3428.
hoh@havenofhopewv.com.
Webster Baptist Church, U.S. 119
Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship service every Sun., 11 a.m.
Lois Mitchell, pastor.
Midway Apostolic Church
Anglin Run Road, Old Rt. 250 Sunday school, 10 a.m.;
Evangelistic Sunday, 7 p.m.; Bible study, Wed., 7 p.m.,
George C. Cross, pastor. Phone 457-5643.
Christian Community Fellowship – Brownton
Randall Montgomery, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m., with
worship, 11. Evening
pre-service prayers, 6:30, evening
worship, 7.
Wed. night service, 7.
Philippi Southern
Baptist Church
from Covered Bridge 1.9/10 miles US Rt. 250 and 119N Sunday
school, 9:45 a.m., morning worship, 11; evening worship, 7;
Wed. prayer/bible study, 7 p.m. Every fifth
Sun. evening - song fest, 7. For more information call 457-2844.
Faith Tabernacle
Church - Grafton
W. F. Boylen, pastor. Services: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.;
morning worship, 11; Sun. night, 7:30;
Tue. night bible
study and Children's Bible Club, 7:30. Fri. night, 7:30. Bus
ministry call 265-1198.
Pentecostal Church of God - Brownton
The Rev. Ross J. Higginbotham, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.,
worship, 11 a.m. Wed., prayer service, 7 p.m. Fri.,
youth service, 7 p.m.
Philippi Church of the Nazarene
Pastor Mark A. Simpson. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. worship, 11
a.m., evening service, 6.
Wed. prayer service, 7 p.m.
Phone 457-3942.
Joseph Chapel Church
Randy Swiger, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.;
Sun. evening,
7;
Wed. evening, 7;
Thu. Men's Prayer Hour,
10 a.m.
Trinity Full Gospel
117 S. Main St., Philippi The Rev. Paul and Beverly Pyles,
pastors. Sun. and Thu.,
7 p.m. Phone 265-5221.
Teens for Christ Pentecostal Church
of God
Sunday school, 10 a.m.;
Sun. night service, 7;
Tue. night
prayer meeting, 7:30. Fri. youth service, 7:30. Richard
Webster, pastor.
Pleasant Valley Full
Gospel Church
Pastor Timothy E. Slaughter, Sunday school,
10 a.m.; prayer,
5:30 p.m., worship, 6 p.m., Tue., 7 p.m. Bible study.
Jerusalem UM Church
Rev. Alicia Rapking, minister. Worship, 9 a.m., church. Bible
study, 10 a.m.
Shiloh Church of the Brethren
Gary Clem, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship,
11 a.m.;
Bible study, Wed.,
7 p.m.
Word of Life Church
of God
105 N. High Street Pastor Joe Palmer. Sunday school, 10 a.m.,
and worship service, 11 o'clock. Thu.
Services, 7 p.m.
Fountain of Love Ministries in Galloway
Services, Sun., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed., 7 p.m. The
Rev. Selvy Mayle, Jr., pastor.
The Light House
Alexander Road, French Creek. Pastor David (Cowboy) Brown.
Phone 457-4610. Sunday school, 10 a.m., church Service, Sun.
night, 7; Tue. night, 7 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Mansfield Charge
Linda Payton, pastor. Elk City -Rt. 57
-Worship, first and third Sun. at 10 a.m.; Sunday school
every Sun., first and third Sun. at 11 a.m., second and
fourth Sun.,
10 a.m.
Green Hill Rt. 57
Worship, second and fourth Sun. at 10
a.m.; Sunday school every Sun., first and third Sun. at 10
a.m., second and fourth Sun. at 11 a.m.
Mansfield 122 Cole Street
Worship every Sun. at 11 a.m.;
Sunday school every Sun. at 9:45 a.m.; Bible study,
Wed. at 7 p.m.
Mt. Vernon - Rt. 119 S
Worship every Sun. at 9 a.m.;
Sunday school every
Sun. at 10 a.m.;
Bible study, Mon. at
10 a.m.
Light of Life Ministries
Former Flemington High School Tim and Rose Bolyard, pastors.
Sun.,
10 a.m., worship and the word, Sun., 6 p.m. Soaking
in Prayer, praise and worship. Wed., 7 p.m., Principles
for Success Bible Study.
Living Water Church, a part of The Christian and Missionary
Alliance
Old Broaddus Hospital Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship, 11
a.m.,
prayer, 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Doug Hogan.
Phone 304-677-0166.
New Beginnings Church
Located on Rt. 92 in Moatsville Next to Lewis Dairy Farm
Sun. morning, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Youth Sunday school, 6
p.m.
Nestorville UM Charge
Pastor Dot Smith Stewart. First Sun. - Sun. |
Belington
Light of Christ Chapel
Jim Tallman, pastor.
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., praise and
worship,
10:30 a.m., evening praise and worship, 6.
Wed.
evening, Bible Study and prayer meeting, 7. Second Thu.,
choir, 7 p.m. Third Thu., administrative board meeting, 7
p.m. Third Sat., men's prayer breakfast, (Dianne's
Restaurant), 6:30 a.m. Fourth Thu., ladies'
meeting, 7
p.m.
First Baptist Church
Herbert E. Bledsoe, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship,
11 a.m.
Bible study, Wed., 7 p.m.
Presbyterian Church
Worship at 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 11 a.m. Nursery
Facilities.
Westside UM Church
Worship, 9:30 a.m.;
Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; choir practice,
Mon., 6 p.m. Pastor Robert Baer, Jr.
Nazarene-Weaver
The Rev. Doyle N. Rider, minister.
Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.,
followed by worship at 11.
Valley Bend Baptist on Old Rt. 250
Joseph Bowen, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship service
Sun. 11 a.m., except
fifth Sun.
Sun. evening Bible
Study, 7 o'clock.
Church of Christ
Michael Phillips, minister. Sun. Bible study, 10 a.m.,
worship service, 10:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;
Wed. evening
Bible study, 7.
Calvary Mission
Worship, 10 a.m.; followed by Sunday school at 11. Evening
service, Sun., 7.
Faithway Baptist Church
The Rev. Downing Gregory, pastor.
Sunday school, 10 a.m.,
worship, 11. Sun. evening service, 7. Midweek service, 7
p.m., Wed..
Church of the Nazarene
Pastor Richard Chambers. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., worship,
10:45.
Evening service, 6. Prayer service, 7 p.m. Bible study
and Teens NYI, 7 p.m. Wed.s, J.O.Y. Java Caf, first and
third Sat. at 7 p.m.
New Covenant Church
U.S. Rt. 250 S. of Junior Cliff Cook, pastor. Sun. morning
worship and Children's "Superchurch," 10 a.m. Wed.,
Midweek Bible Study and Youth Service, 7 p.m.
Hunters Fork
Gospel Lighthouse Services, Fri., 7:30 p.m., Sun. night,
7:30.
Junior-Talbott Charge
The Rev. Gary Rapking, pastor.
Talbott UMC -
Worship, 9 a.m.,
second and fourth Sun., Sunday school, 10 a.m., every
Sun.. Bethel UMC -
Worship, 9:45 a.m., Sunday school, 10:30
a.m.
Belington UM Circuit-
The Rev. Destry Daniels, pastor.
Grace Chapel -
Sunday school every Sun. at 10 a.m.; worship
service every first and third Sun. at 9 a.m.
Concord -
Sunday school every Sun. at 11 a.m.; worship
service every first and third Sun. at 10 a.m.
Corley -
Sunday school every Sun. at 10 a.m.; worship service
every Sun. at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Bible study every
Wed. (except first Wed. of month) at 7 p.m.
Stringtown -
Sunday school every Sun. at 10 a.m.; worship
service every first and third Sun.
at 11 a.m.
Sugar Creek -Sunday school every Sun. at 11 a.m.; worship
service every second and fourth Sun. at
10 a.m.
Asbury UM Church
Pastor Robert Baer, Jr. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., church
service, 11 a.m., choir, Wed., 7 p.m.
Valley River Church of the Brethren
Junior Pastor Foster Williams, Jr., phone 636-3670. Sunday
school, 10 a.m., morning worship, 11 a.m., evening worship, 7.
Wed., Family Night, 7.
Calvary Southern
Baptist Church
Jesse Mesa, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., worship, 11
a.m., Sun. night service, 7. Wed. night Bible study and
prayer meeting, 7.
Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church
First Street and Henry Avenue, Elkins Sunday school, 9:30
a.m.,
service, 11 a.m.
Cornerstone Church Industrial Park Road
David Shelton, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; preaching
service, 11 a.m.; evening worship, 6. Phone 823-1454.
Wed., prayer service, 7.
Faith Deliverance Ministries Church
F. L. (Wink) McQuain, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship,
10:45 a.m. Sun. night worship, 7. |
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CLUBS
There are a wide variety of clubs and
organizations to which residents give their time and talent.
There's something for everybody and for all ages:
AARP
AAUW
All Seasons Garden Club
Barbour Country Club
American Legion Post 44
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44
Arktean Club
Babe Ruth Baseball
Barbour Blues & Grays Civil War Reenactors
Barbour County Arts & Humanities Council
Barbour County Association of Retired School Employees
Barbour County 4-H Leaders Association
Barbour County Extension Homemakers
Barbour County Historical Society
Barbour County Youth Soccer
Belington Federated Woman's Club
Belington Kiwanis Club
Black Diamond Girl Scout Council
Boy Scouts of America Troop 63 |
Boy Scouts of America Troop 644
Clionian Literary Club
Cub Scouts Pack 63-Philippi
Cub Scouts Pack 67-Belington
Dorkas Rebekah Lodge # 275
Eastern Star
James Barbour Chapter DAR
Junior Lions Club
Kasson Ruritan Club
Laurel Mountain Post VFW
Little League Baseball
Masonic Lodge
PEO
Philippi Garden Club
Philippi IOOF Lodge # 59
Philippi Kiwanis Club
Philippi Lions Club
Pop Warner Football
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CYCLING
 Several
scenic bike trails have been marked out in Barbour County, and
cycling events scheduled such as the annual Barbour Detour on
July 4th and the Mountain Road Classic, held the 3rd Sunday in
September. The Barbour Detour is a 26 or 52 mile road race
starting from the Barbour County Fairgrounds. The Mountain Road
Classic is 53 miles long and starts at the Kasson School.
Contact Thad Kelley, Sports-N-Spokes Bike Shop (304) 457-6090 or
e-mail
SportsnSpokes@verizon.net Scenic bike trails include the
Junior/Belington River Ride of 8 miles; the South Barbour
circuit of 40 miles beginning from the Barbour County Court
House and returning via Belington and Audra Park; The Moatsville
Climb of 13.3 miles along the Tygart River from Arden to
Moatsville; and the Teter Creek Lake Loop of 9.8 miles.
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D & W CATFISH LAKE AND BAIT SHOP
One mile South of US 250 on Route 92,
Nestorville; Stocked half-acre lake. Rods available. Bait and
picnic supplies available. Handicapped accessible. Picnic area.
(304)265-5186
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FISHING
Barbour County is one of the best-kept fishing
secrets in the state of West Virginia. Below are several of the
numerous quality opportunities.
Teter Lake
35 acre impoundment located 7 miles North of Belington on
Rt. 92 and 4 miles in Midway Kirt Road. The lake is stocked with
trout bi-weekly in the spring, and there is a fall stocking. The
lake also has large-mouth bass and bluegill. Fish from
the bank, canoe, and small boat with electric motor
Belington Reservoir
Located several miles East of Belington on Beverly Pike (turn
one block South of the light). The reservoir has large-mouth
bass, bluegill and catfish.
Tygart River
Runs through the towns of Junior, Belington and Philippi.
The Tygart is a good small-mouth bass river that has been a well
kept secret. There are also catfish, bluegill and some
muskellunge in the river. The Belington area of the river can be
fished by canoe. There are two boat ramps at Philippi accessed
from the Veterans Park beside the Covered Bridge. There is a
third boat ramp 3 miles down river from Philippi on the Arden
Grade. Boats with small outboard or electric motors and canoes
are recommended.
Tygart Lake
1,740 acre Army Corps impoundment. The lake is accessible
year round at the Pleasant Creek ramp located 7 miles north of
Philippi on Rt. 219 at the Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management
Area. The lake is best known for small-mouth bass. Also in the
lake are large-mouth bass, walleye, channel and flathead
catfish, crappie, bluegill, white bass and yellow perch. The
lake has exceptional water quality, and all species of fish are
sustained by natural reproduction.
Middle Fork and Buckhannon Rivers
These lively beautiful rivers provide exciting small-mouth
bass opportunities.
Fishing for stocked trout in the spillwaters of the Tygart
River dam
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HIDDEN VALLEY STABLES
One-half mile from Audra State Park on the Kesling Mill Road.
Miles of scenic trails. Horses boarded short- and long-term.
American Paint horses for sale. Open seven days a week.
(304)472-1414
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HIKING
Enjoy the Philippi walking trail beginning
behind the museum at the Philippi Covered Bridge. Walk any of
our beautiful country roads. Try one of the bike trails.
Blue and Gray 5K
5 K foot race through the historic Philippi Covered Bridge.
Held annually during the Blue and Gray Reunion. Contact: Cindy
Kelley (304) 457-4413 -
cavkll8@yahoo.com
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HORSE SHOWS
Various horse shows are held at the Barbour
County Fairgrounds during the spring, summer and fall. For more
information please visit
http://www.barbourcountyfair.com/ or call (304) 457-2368.
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West Virginia
Quarter-horse Association
Year 2009 Qualifiers
Barbour County Fairgrounds |
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April 11-12 |
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May 29-31 |
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August 1-2 |
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August 7-9 |
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September 11-13 |
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September 26-27 |
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Contact Terry Wilfong,
Chairman (304) 457-2368 Evenings |
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HUNTING
Hunting by written permission on private lands.
Hunting on public lands at Pleasant Creek, Teter Creek, and in
the Monongahela National Forest. Gone Huntin' Guide and
Outfitters, contact John Rose guide and outfitter:
(304) 457-5222
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The rolling hills and low mountains of Barbour County are
ideal for hunting deer, turkey, and squirrels. There are black bear
to the East of these mountains. |
Tanner, aged 6, got his first Spring Gobbler with his own
.410 gauge shotgun in Barbour County. He has been hunting with his
father and grandfather since he was 5 years old. |
Listening for the dogs. |
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Held each year on or near July 4 at the Barbour
County Fairgrounds, features the state's largest fireworks
display, exhibits, arts and crafts, entertainment, and food
concessions. (304) 823-1328
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IRISH ROAD BOWLING
Anyone interested in the old
sport of Irish Road Bowling is invited to come to the North
Philippi City Park any Monday evening at 6 p.m. where those
interested in learning about- or practicing the sport -are
invited to give it a try. The game is simple in concept
but takes time and practice to become an expert. The aim
is to throw a metal "bowl" weighing 28 ounces (about the size of
a tennis ball), down a mile-long road to a finish line.
The 4-member team with the least
amount of "throws" wins. Irish Road Bowling is one of the first
events that mark the beginning of the Barbour County Fair.
This year, teams of experienced and novice road bowlers from all
over West Virginia will play a "score" at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday,
August 29, 2009 on the Point Pleasant Road. For more
information, call Bob Wilkins in Philippi at (304) 457-4320.
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REENACTMENT OF THE BATTLE OF LAUREL HILL
Held the third weekend in July, this
re-enactment of the Battle of Laurel Hill includes cavalry units
and their horses, Civil War encampments, costumed ball, pageant,
exhibits, artillery demonstrations, period church service. For
more information visit
www.battleoflaurelhill.org, call Belington (304) 823-3327 or via
email: Info@BattleofLaurelHill.org.
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Confederate camps are open to the public during the
reenactment weekend. |
The names of Confederate soldiers interred at the battle
site are recorded on the memorial wall, where an annual
wreath-laying with 21-gun salute takes place each year. |
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Photos courtesy Belington CVB.
Photo courtesy the Barbour Democrat |
2009 Schedule of Events
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Sutlers Open for Business - Friday
through Sunday |
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| Noon - Midnight |
Registration of Reenactors |
| 10:30 am |
Artillery Demonstration for young and not so young |
| 6:00 pm |
Opening Ceremonies, Descendants Award |
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| 7:00 pm |
Lads and Lassies Pageant - Featuring Appearances by:
Brig. Gen. John Buford, First Calvary Corps throughout
the weekend. |
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| 7:00 am |
Reveille |
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| 9:30 am |
Commanders Meeting |
| 11:00 am |
Bob Welch (1st Show) Music, History, Storytelling |
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| 11:00 am |
Car Show* |
| 12:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Living History and Cemetery Tours |
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| 12:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Entertainment provided by BRC; Crafters and Farm
Market* |
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| 1:00 pm |
Bob Welch (2nd Show Downtown) Music, History,
Storytelling |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
WDNE Remote Broadcast, Tune to 98.9 FM for details |
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3:00 pm |
Feature Parade, Main Street* |
| 4:00 pm |
Train Yard Ambush* |
| 4:30 pm |
Duck Race below Belington Veterans Memorial Bridge,
Following Ambush (Time Approximate) |
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5:00 pm |
Cake Walk: EMS Building*
Troops: Supper in Pavillion |
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6:00 pm |
Camps closed to the public |
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6:30 pm |
Bob Welch (3rd Show on the Hill) |
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Cotillion Ball |
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8:00 pm |
Memorial Artillery Salute |
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| 7:00 am |
Reveille |
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| 9:30 am |
Commanders Meeting |
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| 10:00 am |
Period Church Service, All Welcome |
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| 11:00 am |
Memorial Service at the Wall, Honoring Laurel Hill Dead,
Laying the Wreath
"Rebels at the Gate" book signing by Author Hunter
Lesser |
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| 12:30 pm |
Bob Welch: Music, History, Storytelling |
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| 1:30 pm |
Battle of Laurel Hill Reenactment, Final
Performance |
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| 2:30 pm |
Bob Welch: Music, History, Storytelling;
Camps Break |
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( * Items marked with an asterisk will
be held downtown. All others on the Hill) |
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27th ANNUAL MOUNT LIBERTY FALL FESTIVAL
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27th
ANNUAL MOUNT LIBERTY FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Mount Liberty Community Center, Barbour County
Off U.S. 250 between Philippi and Belington
Follow Signs From Ralph’s Country Store
No Admission, Entertainment All Day,
BBQ and Hot Dogs, and more Great Food,
Apple Butter, Crafts - table rentals $10.00.
For Information call: 457-5096 or 457-3012
NEW THIS YEAR ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS:
THE WV BOPPING HEADS GREEN SCREEN FUN MACHINE
(PARTICIPATION FEE REQUIRED)
SCHEDULE (Tentative) |
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10.00 A.M.
10:15 A.M.
10:30-4 P.M.
11:00 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
2.00 P.M.
3:30 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. |
OPENING CEREMONIES
WELCOME: DOTTIE GOLDEN, PRES.
FLAG RAISING: CUB SCOUT PACK #63
LIVE REMOTE (from 10am-noon) WDNE RADIO
FUZZY & STUBBLES – Main Stage-after show will be on lower level
for face
painting and animal balloons.
CHILDRENS FESTIVAL BEGINS –(Games on lower level – dime pitch,
lollipop
tree, pick up ducks,etc.)
BUDDY GRIFFIN & THE GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE BLUEGRASS BAND –
(Main Stage) back by popular demand!!
STEVE SMITH – Nashville Recording Artist-(Main Stage)
(Country)1st time to Festival)
LINDA LEE BAND – (Main Stage) (Country)
JOHN BOLTON – (Main Stage) (Country)
JOYFUL NOISE - (Main Stage) (Gospel)
CAKE SOCIAL BEGINS WITH MUSIC BY:
RICH SPOTLOE AND THE GOOD ‘OL BOYS (Main Stage) |
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Sound Provided By: Joyful Productions |
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ANNUAL
MAINSTREET CHILI COOKOFF
Everyone is encouraged to attend
and experience this event.
Join us for the 9th annual Smokin' on the Tygart Chili Cook-off
on Saturday, June 14, 2008. For
registration or information call
(304) 457-3700 ext. 226.
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Saturday, June 14th |
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Courtesy The Intermountain |
Photo courtesy the Barbour Democrat |
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RELAY FOR LIFE
7:00 pm to 7:00 am
Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Barbour County Fairgrounds
Relay for Life is a worldwide movement in 20 countries including
4,800 communities in the United States. Barbour County's annual
Relay for Life celebrates the lives of those who have battled
cancer, remembers loved ones lost to cancer, and empowers
individuals and the community to fight back against the disease by
raising much-needed funds and awareness. The 12-hour-long yearly
walkathon takes place in the sheltered arena at the county
fairgrounds. For further information contact Chairperson C. Corder
at (304) 457-3700, or e-mail:
catc716@yahoo.com Sponsor's website:
www.events.cancer.org/RFLBarbourCounty.
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THE TACY FAIR
Held in early August at the Tacy
Community Building, Route 38, between Philippi and Nestorville.
Events include coronation of Ms. Tacy, live entertainment,
homemade ice cream, agricultural exhibits, and much more.
(304) 457-5183
Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Kitchen opens 11 am for hot
dogs, hamburgers, drinks, baked beans, potato salad, cookies and
homemade iced cream.
10-11am - Pet Parade
11am-2pm - Kids Carnival & Book Walk: games, face painting &
sports
2-2:30pm - Queen's Coronation
2:30-4pm - Afternoon Entertainment & Singing
4-5pm - Cake Walk # 1
5-6pm - Entertainment
6-7pm - Cake Walk # 2
7-8pm - Gospel Music: "Crossroads"
8-9pm - Closing Entertainment: "The Good Ole Boys"
Call S. Gainer for more information at 457-5873
or e-mail shellbug95@aol.com.
Exhibits • Guess Cake • Games for the Kids • Hot
Dogs • Potato Salad • Baked Beans • Nachos • Pop & Water
Everyone Welcome
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UNION
COMMUNITY SPRING CARNIVAL
Held in the early spring,
features food concessions, cakewalk, Little Mr. & Miss Union
Contest, country store, crafts, baked goods, pony rides,
children's games. (304) 457-4770.
Saturday, March 8, 2008: Buckwheat pancake &
sausage dinner 7 am to 2 pm.
Saturday, April 12, 2008: Ramp Dinner 2 – 6 pm
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USA RAFT
For a fantastic adventure,
journey down West Virginia Rivers in rafts from April through
fall. Rafting on the Tygart and surrounding rivers. For more
information visit
www.usaraft.com
or call toll free to 1-800-USA-RAFT.
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WHITE WATER RAFTING
In addition to hosting a
commercial rafting company, the waters of Barbour County are a
popular destination for river runners and kayakers of all ages.
An excellent resource is "A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to West
Virginia" by Charlie Walbridge and Ward Eister from Menasha
Ridge Press 2003.) The American Whitewater Association website
www.AmericanWhitewater.org/Rivers/State/WV
has detailed descriptions, real-time gauge readings, and photos
of popular local sites. These include:
Arden to Cove Run
Tygart River: 8 Miles (3 hours)
Class: 3-5
River Gauge: Tygart at Philippi 2.5-6.5'
Covered Bridge Run
Carrollton to Philippi .-
Buckhannon and Tygart Rivers: 6 miles (2 hours]
Class: 1-2
River Gauge: Tygart at Philippi 2.5-6.5'
Audra Park to Tygart Junction
Middle Fork and Tygart Rivers: 6 Miles (3 hours) -
Class: 4
River Gauge: Middle Fork at Audra 3.2-5
Belington to Philippi Run
Tygart River: 16 Miles (5 Hours)
Class: 3-5, Belington to the mouth of the Buckhannon
Class: 1-2, Mouth of the Buckhannon to Philippi
River Gauge: Tygart at Bellington 3.5-7'
Middle Fork Run
Audra State Park
Middle Fork River: 5 Miles (2 hours)
Class: 1-3
River Gauge: Middle Fork at Audra 3.5-6'
Photos courtesy the WV Department of Commerce |
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