Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Kingwood High School
Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 29, 2024
1. Kingwood High School Marker
Kingwood High School was built in 1922. The architect was Francis J. Simmons. Over the years, the building has also housed Central Preston Senior High School and Central Preston Middle School. The building stopped being used by the school system in 2007. It was eventually sold at auction.
Erected 2023 by Family Engagement, coordinated by Paul Martin, Principal, Central Preston Middle School. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 39° 27.752′ N, 79° 40.913′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker can be reached from Wildcat Way south of Preston Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located 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. Maplewood Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Preston Memorial Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preston County Poor Farm (about 300 feet away); Central Preston Middle School (about 400 feet
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 29, 2024
2. Kingwood High School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
