Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Preston County Animal Shelter
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 29, 2024
1. Preston County Animal Hospital Marker
Construction for the Preston County Animal Shelter began in 1991, and the shelter was completed in 1992. At the time, the shelter only had one dog warden - Bruce Corley, who served this position for thirteen years. Over time, the shelter has grown and has become a successful adoption and animal care facility. PCAS now employs a full-time staff, which includes two full-time dog wardens. The current adoption program is highly successful and saves the lives of many animals each year. The county pays for all animals to be spayed or neutered and microchipped. These efforts have drastically reduced the number of animals that are euthanized each year. County funds and donations from the community cover any veterinarian services needed for the animals in the shelter's care. The community is also a large part of the shelter's success. Numerous members of the community volunteer their time and donate money or items for animals at the shelter. It is the mission of PCAS to ensure that each pet goes to a home that is aware of the commitment of pet ownership and is capable and prepared to accept that responsibility.
Erected 2023 by Family Engagement, coordinated by Paul Martin, Principal, Central Preston Middle School. (Marker Number 7.)
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Location. 39° 27.675′ N, 79° 40.962′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. It 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.
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: Cross Country Course (a few steps from this marker); Central Preston Middle School (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Community Soccer Fields (about 300 feet away); Buckwheat Festival Fair Grounds (about 500 feet away); Kingwood High School (about 500 feet away); Maplewood Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Preston County Poor Farm (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingwood.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 29, 2024
2. Preston County Animal Shelter Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
