Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Preston Memorial Hospital
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 29, 2024
1. Preston Memorial Hospital Marker
In the early 1950's, Preston County needed a hospital, so the county court decided to build a medical facility using approximately $1.5 million dollars. The Kingwood Fire Department donated land for the hospital, and construction began. Soon, the hospital was placed under the supervision of a Board of Trustees, which was appointed by the Preston County Court. On July 16, 1955, less than two years later, the new hospital officially opened. Reporters described the hospital as "One of the finest of its size in the country." In 2015, Preston Memorial Hospital began a new chapter in history. After being torn down on April 30, 2015, the new Preston Memorial Hospital opened on May 17, 2015. The hospital offers various services. To this day, Preston Memorial continues to serve patients of Preston County.
Erected 2023 by Family Engagement, coordinated by Paul Martin, Principal, Central Preston Middle School. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 2015.
Location. 39° 27.751′ N, 79° 40.871′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. It is on Wildcat Way south of Preston Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the
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Regionally, this marker is 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: Maplewood Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingwood High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston County Poor Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Preston Middle School (about 400 feet away); Community Soccer Fields (about 500 feet away); Cross Country Course (about 600 feet away); Preston County Animal Shelter (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingwood.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 1, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
