Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Central Preston Middle School

Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 25, 2024

1. Central Preston Middle School Marker

Inscription.
The beautiful building in front of you was built in 2015, but the history of Central Preston Middle School is much deeper. Central Preston Middle School was formed during the 1991-1992 school year as a result of the county high schools consolidating to form Preston High School. Originally, the home of Wildcats was located in the old Central Preston Senior / Kingwood High School location on High Street. In January of 2007, due to structural issues with the building on High Street, Central Preston students and staff were moved to the 9th grade addition of Preston High School. They would remain at Preston High School for over eight years. In 2010, Preston County citizens voted to build the new Central Preston Middle School.

Erected 2023 by Family Engagement, coordinated by Paul Martin, Principal, Central Preston Middle School. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2007.

Location. 39° 27.692′ N, 79° 40.921′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is on Wildcat Way south of Preston Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located outside the main entrance 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Preston High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Soccer Fields (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston County Animal Shelter (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Country Course (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston County Poor Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maplewood Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Kingwood High School (about 400 feet away); Preston Memorial Hospital (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingwood.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 29, 2024

2. Central Preston Middle School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.