Gravel Hill Academy
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dukemartin
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General history of building.
Waymark Code: WMXQN8
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2018
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Gravel Hill Academy
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.
Marker Number: None on sign
Marker Title: Gravel Hill Academy
Marker Location: West of South River Avenue
County or Independent City: New Cumberland, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Division of Archives and History, 2006
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