W. Va. School for Deaf and Blind
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.
Location
AddressUS 50, in front of school, Romney
CityRomney
CountyHampshire
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.364550, -78.647610
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