Harborton in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Harborton High School

Photographed By Matthew Anthony, June 10, 2020

1. Harborton High School Marker

Inscription. Built in 1907 the buildings first floor was used for classrooms while the second floor was a meeting room for a fraternal lodge. Although the building served as a public school offering three years of high school classes, it was privately built and funded by the Harborton Council No. 108 of the Junior order of United Mechanics.

It continued to serve as a High School until 1921 when it was changed into an Elementary School. It was later closed in 1944 due to declining attendance.

The white marble stone below was the original corner stone that was located on the right side of the high school. To learn more about the high school and about Harborton, visit the Harborton History Museum.

Erected by Harborton History Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 37° 39.661′ N, 75° 49.964′ W. Marker is in Harborton, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is at the intersection of Junior Lane and Dockview Street, on the right when traveling west on Junior Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harborton VA 23389, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. George's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); “The Bear and the Cub”

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named “The Bear and the Cub” (approx. 4.8 miles away); Oak Grove Methodist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Water: A Way of Life (approx. 5½ miles away); Hopkins and Sons; Hopkins and Brothers (approx. 5½ miles away); Site of the Home of Francis Makemie (approx. 5.6 miles away); Historic Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away).

Photographed By Matthew Anthony, June 10, 2020

2. Harborton High School Marker

Harborton High School Corner Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matthew Anthony, June 10, 2020

3. Harborton High School Corner Stone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2020, by Matt Anthony of Cape Charles, Virginia. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2020, by Matt Anthony of Cape Charles, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.