Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Site Of Charleston High School
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
1. Site Of Charleston High School Marker
Built in 1915 and designed by Frank Packard, architect.
In 1926 a larger CHS was constructed, and this building became Thomas Jefferson Junior High School until 1978.
An embodiment of community memory, it was demolished in 2006.
Erected 2009 by Kanawha Valley Historical & Preservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 38° 20.706′ N, 81° 37.718′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is at the intersection of Morris Street and Quarrier Street, on the right when traveling north on Morris Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Morris Street, Charleston WV 25301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charleston Baptist Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); William Blizzard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Fort Lee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Clendenin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Lee (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint John's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Gas Well (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. Site Of Charleston High School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
