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

Lincoln School

Keyser Historical Walking Trail

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

1. Lincoln School Marker

Inscription. Located beside Janes Church Fellowship Hall, the first African American grade school in Keyser, which was in use until 1957.

Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 39° 26.298′ N, 78° 58.554′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. It is on South Church Street just south of East Piedmont Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 S Church St, Keyser WV 26726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Janes Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church & Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keyser / Averell’s Raid (about 500 feet away); Historical Marker near Post Office (about 500 feet away); Armstrong Mansion (about 500 feet away); Former Keyser High School (about 500 feet away); Taylor Home (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keyser.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

2. Lincoln School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.