Monongalia High School

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 22, 2021

1. Monongalia High School Marker

Inscription. From 1938 to 1954, Monongalia High was the only African American high school in the county. New Deal WPA funds paid for the new school. Dedicated by Eleanor Roosevelt on May 27, 1938, it served black high school students until 1954, when the county integrated its schools. A source of opportunity and pride for the black community, the school forged lasting bonds among alumni.

Erected 2014 by Beechurst-Monongalia High School Alumni Association, West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt, the West Virginia Archives and History, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1938.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 38.266′ N, 79° 57.956′ W. Marker was in Westover, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker was at the intersection of West Park Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Morgantown WV 26501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Westover Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away); Seneca Glass Company

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brooks Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Orville Eberly Plaza (approx. 0.6 miles away); "The Hick House" (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mountaineer Field (approx. 0.6 miles away); Woodburn Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westover.

Additional commentary.
1. The marker’s repair/replacement?
As of a couple weeks ago from this date (9/28/23), the marker is missing from the site. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted September 28, 2023, by Barbara Brown of Westover, West Virginia.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 22, 2021

2. Monongalia High School Marker

Photographed By Bradley Owen, January 11, 2023

3. Monongalia High School Marker

The marker has been broken off its pole.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 11, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.