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St. Albans High School rededicates 1932 historical marker
Summary
A ceremony on the St. Albans High School campus honored the restoration and reinstallation of a historical marker erected in 1932, paid for by the St. Albans High School Alumni Association and restored by Curry Monument with help from Public Works.
An event host on the St. Albans High School campus thanked the St. Albans High School Alumni Association for funding and reinstalling a historical marker originally erected in 1932 to commemorate George Washington's acquisition of about 2,000 acres in the area.
The marker was paid for and organized by the St. Albans High School Alumni Association and restored by Curry Monument, the event host said. “They're the ones that paid for this, got it all done and set up, especially to Patty,” the host added, and later called the marker “beautiful.” The host also thanked Public Works staff for securing and placing the marker.
Dr. Swain, who spoke at the ceremony, framed the marker as part of the school's long history and traditions. “It's where our tradition of excellence...and our passion for our community school” began, Dr. Swain said, adding that the monument recognizes past alumni and future students who identify with the school's Red Dragons nickname.
Organizers and speakers emphasized that the marker was originally erected in 1932 and has been returned to the campus after restoration. The host said the marker commemorates George Washington's historical land acquisition in the area and expressed a hope that it will remain for decades.
Speakers present thanked the alumni association, a volunteer identified as Patty, Curry Monument, and Public Works staff for the project. No formal votes or policy actions were taken; the event was ceremonial and focused on the marker's placement and historical significance.
