Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind

Photographed By Phyllis Prats, June 11, 2006

1. W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind Marker

Inscription. Established, 1870. The Classical Institute was donated by the Romney Literary Society as the initial building unit. Co-educational school giving academic and vocational training to the State's deaf and blind youth.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 39° 20.445′ N, 78° 45.172′ W. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 50) and Administration Circle, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Main Street, Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Romney In The Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Romney (about 300 feet away); John J. Cornwell House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Romney.

Also see . . . West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind. This page is on Wikipedia Encyclopedia. (Submitted on July 26, 2006.)

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020

2. W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind Marker

West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Phyllis Prats, June 11, 2006

3. West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022

4. W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind Marker

Fire damage, Caused on February 26th 2022.

W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022

5. W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2006, by Phyllis Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,148 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2006, by Phyllis Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 26, 2006, by Phyllis Prats of Springfield, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.