National Register of Historic Places

Fairmont Senior High School

Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
Listed
March 22, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02000254

About this property

Fairmont Senior High School, is a public high school in Fairmont, West Virginia. The current school building, built in 1928, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Serving grades nine through twelve, it is one of three high schools in Marion County, along with East Fairmont High School and North Marion High School. Fairmont High School was established at the Second Ward Building in the late 1800s. The school relocated to 5th Street in 1905 and to Loop Park in 1929. The high school was an all-white school until the 1950s. The school offers a number of different extracurricular activities, such as marching band, a choir program, a theater program, and athletic opportunities. Notable alumni include Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton, U.S. Air Force officer Frank Kendall Everest Jr., entrepreneur Jim Delligatti, and business executive Heather Bresch.

Location

1 Loop Park
Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
39.47890, -80.15672

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Fairmont Senior High School listed on the National Register?

Fairmont Senior High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Fairmont Senior High School?

Fairmont Senior High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fairmont Senior High School?

The period of significance for Fairmont Senior High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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