Philippi Covered Bridge
Also known as Lemuel Chenoweth Bridge at Philippi
About Philippi Covered Bridge
Philippi Covered Bridge, at U.S. 250 at jct. with U.S. 119, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 14, 1972: the first place in Philippi to be listed. Only 30 of West Virginia’s 1,128 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military, engineering, transportation and architecture, at the national level. It was listed as part of West Virginia Covered Bridges TR. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 145 MB · National Archives↗1852 to today
- 1852Built
- 1972Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 54 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
U.S. 250 at jct. with U.S. 119, Philippi · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Philippi Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Philippi Covered Bridge
Is Philippi Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 14, 1972 (Register number 72001284).
Is Philippi Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Andrews Methodist Church, 13 miles away.
Can you visit Philippi Covered Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Philippi Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 145 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 86534214 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.