Inscription
Located beside courthouse, original building of four rooms built in 1869, opened in 1870 with town hall on 2nd floor. In 1888 two wings were added. Before destroyed by fire 20 Jan. 1939, had expanded to 14 rooms with 500 students. Rebuilt on same site; served as school until 1963 graduation. First formal graduation held in 1893.
Now houses city government, community history displays & other businesses.
Location
AddressOverlook Park, River Drive, New Cumberland
CityNew Cumberland
CountyHancock
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.529830, -80.545150
Sources
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