Woodbridge in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Bethel High School
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2006
1. Old Bethel High School Marker
On this site once stood the first high school in eastern Prince William County. The original two-story wood frame building was built in 1914. Lightning struck and destroyed the school on June 12, 1927. It was rebuilt as a two-room brick elementary school on the same site. Bethel was the center of many rural activities which reflected the simple lifestyle of this farming community. On March 31, 1968, the school was rededicated as the Muriel Humphrey School for the Mentally Retarded and became the first such institution in eastern Prince William County with an educational program. The two-room brick school was razed on October 24, 1986.Erected 1987 by Prince William County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Prince William County Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1991.
Location. 38° 39.291′ N, 77° 18.417′ W. Marker is in Woodbridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Bethel Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Russell House and Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Glascock Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Old Telegraph Road (approx. 1.3 miles away); William Grayson’s Grave (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodbridge.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2006
2. Marker (Under Tree) at Mobil Lube Express
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,058 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
