The weekend is fast approaching! If this is your first time at Battlers Knob, you may need some extra info to ensure a safe landing! Here are a few tips regarding GPS.
GPS Warning – Do Not Trust It (if coming thru Buckhannon or Clarksburg, I-79/WV-57) GPS may route you down Cherry Hill/ John St. to the stadium side of campus when you get to Mansfield Area (near Botai Boba) — this is incorrect.
Instead:
- Once you pass Broaddus Hospital on your right, stay on Route 119 for about 1.3mi, pass the Philippi Covered Bridge (it's quite famous, you can't miss it), and continue left up the hill.
- At the top of the hill, turn left again at the Battlers Knob sign on to John St.
- Take an immediate short left, then right to stay on the upper road, then make a third left toward the buildings at the top.
- The Hamer/Heiner building is our Main Hall.
If you’re coming thru Elkins or Grafton, your GPS should work fine as long as the destination is "Alderson Broaddus" or 101 College Hill Road, Philippi, WV.
MAP IS INCLUDED. Also note, the bypass is currently closed, so if coming by way of Belington/Elkins, route will go thru town and over the Covered Bridge.
Cash Reminder
There are no ATMs on campus. The closest is at Sheetz, at the bottom of the hill, on the other side of the Covered Bridge.
Need a Place to Sleep?
If accommodations fall through, find Gretch at the Artefaktual booth or Amanda (Skeptics/WV Gamers) and we’ll help you find a spot.
Lodging info: https://cosmicrealms.neocities.org/Visiting-Philippi
Food Options
Our incredible host Cheri Sturm will be running concessions with very reasonable prices:
- Hot dogs: $2
- Water: $1
- Soda: $2
- Cookies/Fruit: $1
- Various chips, candies and other snacks
Most of her snacks are home-made, delicious, and gone in minutes the second we find out what she's got over there. Just ask Greg about those spice cake muffins from last time!
For more substantial meals or supplies, DoorDash is available from:
Sheetz, McDonald’s, Hardee’s, Subway, Walgreens, Dollar General, and—oddly enough—Tractor Supply (should you need emergency chicken wire, I guess? ). Just be sure to keep an eye on your order and be ready to flag your driver down in the parking lot. They will easily get lost driving around campus trying to figure out which building you're in.