19-03-2025
Mannington Middle School added to Endangered Properties list
MANNINGTON, (WBOY) — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has added Mannington Middle School in Marion County to its 2025 Endangered Properties List.
The school is one of the state's oldest functional public schools. Built in 1925, the building features Victorian Romanesque architecture and was designed by the local firm Franzheim, Giesey and Faris.
Mannington Middle School is still owned and operated by the Marion County Board of Education, but the building faces preservation challenges. The Alliance's goal is to raise awareness and gather support for efforts to preserve the historic site.
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'We hope that addition to the list gives them additional support in the preservation of the space. As many BOEs are stretched quite thin right now, we're hoping that this will help them find support outside the BOE,' Preservation Manager Jamie Billman said.
The school's inclusion on the list is part of a broader effort to protect important West Virginia landmarks. The Preservation Alliance hopes that by highlighting the school's significance, more attention will be given to saving it for future generations.
For more information on Mannington Middle School and other endangered properties, visit the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia's website.
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