National Register of Historic Places

Paw Paw Black School

Paw Paw, Morgan County, West Virginia
Listed
July 17, 2024
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100010588

About this property

The Paw Paw Black School is an historic building in Paw Paw, Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928 by local builder Raymond Hunter from Berkeley Springs, WV in a Collegiate Gothic Revival Style. It is a rectangular brick faced building over hollow ribbed terracotta blocks on a raised concrete foundation. The building taught African-American students through the 8th grade until 1954 when "separate but equal" was declared unconstitutional. The building also served as the social and civic center for the small African American community. In its 13 August 2014 issue the Morgan Messenger published an article about the Paw Paw Black School titled "Paw Paw Black School was a Historic School of Excellence". This article discussed the quality of the education that was provided for black students during the years the school was open. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 2024, and is the town's third entry on the National Register.

Location

149 North Amelia Street
Paw Paw, Morgan County, West Virginia

Categories

EDUCATIONSOCIAL HISTORYETHNIC HERITAGE-BLACK
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Paw Paw Black School listed on the National Register?

Paw Paw Black School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 2024.

What type of historic resource is Paw Paw Black School?

Paw Paw Black School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Paw Paw Black School?

The period of significance for Paw Paw Black School is recorded as the industrial era.

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