Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of Parsons High School (previously known as Black Fork District High School). This building was opened to high school students on January 5, 1914. Prior to moving into this building, the high school and grade school occupied the school on Water Street. The grade school on Water Street was closed in May 1939 and the grade school students were transferred to the building shown in the photo. Work had been going on to build a new high school which was located where the current Board of Education conducts business. Work on the new high school was completed in 1939 and the high school students transferred to the new high school. The high school students would see one last move. A new school would be built between Parsons and Thomas and would be named Tucker County High School. All county high school students would be transferred to this new school. I am interested in knowing whose residence can be seen in the photo. Ideas, comments, suggestions, or items to share contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.