The charm of the Appalachian mountain folk, living in the mountain coves and hollows, lies
in their isolation from outside influences; their manner of speech and the way of life dates
back to earlier more relaxed times and brings forth many pleasant memories. See the
Table of Contents for photos of various parts of Barbour County.
The purpose of this organization is to study the needs of the elderly throughout the
county and take necessary action to meet those needs: to include constant public
information of said needs. To encourage, promote and aid in the establishment of all
programs and services for Senior Citizens. To be the designated county unit for handling
programs of the State and Federal Government relating to Senior Citizens within Barbour
County, which is not the specific responsibility of an existing agency, or for any other
lawful purpose.
Any person sixty years of age or older is welcome to participate in programs and services
sponsored by the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, regardless of race, creed, sex,
handicap, geographic residence, or national origin.
The Barbour County Senior Center is funded through the West Virginia Bureau of Senior
Services, Upper Potomac Area Agency on aging, City of Philippi, the Joseph N. and
Viola C. Forman Memorial Trust, and private donations from local businesses and
friends.