Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Former Keyser High School

Keyser Historical Walking Trail

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020

1. Former Keyser High School Marker

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Former Keyser High School Was built near the site of the Armstrong/Davis Mansion. During the Civil War, a confederate soldier was buried on the grounds of the Armstrong Mansion to keep his body from lying in the street.

Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list.

Location. 39° 26.374′ N, 78° 58.603′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. Marker is at the intersection of West Piedmont Street and North Davis Street, on the right when traveling east on West Piedmont Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 N Davis St, Keyser WV 26726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Armstrong Mansion (here, next to this marker); Historical Marker near Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Keyser / Averell’s Raid (a few steps

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from this marker); Kelley Memorial Plaza (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); D-Day (a few steps from this marker); Key Terrain (a few steps from this marker); The First Battle of Kesternich (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keyser.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020

2. Former Keyser High School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.