Battle of Philippi
Philippi (pronounced 'FILL-uh-pea') is a city in — and the county seat of — Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,966 at the 2010 census. In 1861, the city was the site of the Battle of Philippi, known as the, "Philippi Races." Although a minor skirmish, this is considered the earliest notable land action of the American Civil War.