Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Preston High School
Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 25, 2024
1. Preston High School Marker
Preston High School (PHS) opened in 1992 and was created from the consolidation of Bruceton High, Central Preston High, East Preston High, and West Preston High. The school was built on the site of the existing vocational and academic center. In the beginning, PHS only enrolled grades 10-12 until the fall of 1998 when 9th grade was added. From 2007-2015, PHS also housed Central Preston Middle School. The school colors of PHS are black and silver. Their mascot is the Knight.
Erected 2023 by Family Engagement, coordinated by Paul Martin, Principal, Central Preston Middle School. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 39° 27.702′ N, 79° 40.905′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is on Wildcat Way south of Preston Drive when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of Central Preston Middle School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Wildcat Way, Kingwood WV 26537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central Preston Middle School (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Soccer Fields (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston County Poor Farm (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 25, 2024
2. Preston High School Marker
Preston High School can be seen in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
