Laurel Hill Civll War - A key event along the route leading to West Virginia statehood, the battle of Laurel Hill is one of three skirmishes that constituted the first land battle of the Civil War following the firing on Fort Sumter in 1861. Jack Canfield LLC is working with Don Richardson Associates and community leaders in Barbour County on development of a marketing plan to make Laurel Hill, Rich Mountain, Philippi and Corrick's Ford tourist destinations and a draw for Civil War buffs. See the web site based on our research, writing, art design and materials at www.battleoflaurellhill.org