Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Weston Colored School
Photographed By Nessa Chan, September 29, 2007
1. Weston Colored School Marker
Built in 1882, the Weston Colored School was the fourth school erected with public funds for black children in West Virginia. It served the African-American community until desegregation in 1954. Later uses included a vocational agriculture classroom, a school for the developmentally challenged, a genealogy and history library, and a welcome center for Weston and Lewis County. The mission style facade is unique for Weston, while the wrought-iron fence is a remnant of many found here. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Erected by Preservation Alliance of West Virginia and the Benedum Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 39° 2.397′ N, 80° 27.842′ W. Marker is in Weston, West Virginia, in Lewis County. Marker is on Center Street south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in front of the Mountaineer Military Museum. Touch for map. Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 9, 2022
2. Weston Colored School Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Military Order of the Purple Heart Memorial (here, next to this marker); Korea (here, next to this marker); Lewis County Casualties (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Weston Colored School (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial and Gary St. Clair (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site Of The Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 9, 2022
3. Weston Colored School Building
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2013. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2022. Photos: 1. submitted on April 3, 2013. 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
