Barbour County rewards everyday life with a slower pulse and room to grow, from the county seat of Philippi to the river town of Belington. History is front and center: stroll across the iconic Philippi Covered Bridge and learn how the “Philippi Races” marked one of the Civil War’s first land engagements. Then tour the hilltop elegance of Adaland Mansion, a lovingly preserved 1870s home that hosts teas, tours, and community events.
Outdoors, weekends tend to fill themselves. Wade into clear water at Audra State Park, where boardwalk trails hug sandstone outcrops along the Middle Fork River. Summer brings county traditions like the Barbour County Fair, while local farms, river access, and scenic backroads keep families exploring close to home. Daily needs are covered locally, with additional shopping and services a short drive to Grafton via US-250 and US-119.
Families appreciate the strong community investment in Barbour County Schools, where students find hands-on career and technical programs, competitive athletics, and arts opportunities that turn small-school scale into big-time participation. Field trips to local museums and historic sites deepen learning, and Friday nights bring neighbors together under the lights.
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