Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Barbour County lies in north-central West Virginia on the Allegheny Plateau. Philippi is the county seat, and Belington and Junior are other municipalities. The Tygart Valley River flows northward through the county among wooded hills and valleys. The county was formed in 1843 from parts of Harrison, Lewis and Randolph counties. Farming, forestry, manufacturing and local services have shaped its rural communities.