Geography thumb|Court Square in Philippi looking northwest along Main Street (U.S. Route 250). The Barbour County Courthouse is at right. Philippi is along the Tygart Valley River at (39.151569, -80.043472). It is within Philippi District — one of eight magisterial districts of Barbour County. The town is sub-divided into Wards 1 through 4.
Geography thumb|Court Square in Philippi looking northwest along Mai.n Street (U.S. Route 250). The Barbour County Courthouse is at right. Philippi is along the Tygart Valley River at (39.151569, -80.043472) It is within Philippi District — one of eight magisterial districts of Barbour County. The town is sub-divided into Wards 1 through 4.