Liberty High School
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In 1923 DuBois High School was founded in Williamson, WV. The name was changed to Liberty High School in 1928 because there was already a DuBois High School in Mt. Hope, WV. Liberty High School was abruptly closed in 1966.
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Founded in 1923, Liberty High
School, located in Williamson, West Virginia was originally called DuBois High School. The named changed however in 1928 because
there was already
a “DuBois High School” located in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. The school was founded during a time when
there was a surge of black schools being established across the state. The school was built on Vinson Street and
became the core of the African-Americans living in Williamson. Liberty High School excelled in both
academics and athletics. Homecomings and
weekly socials were held at the school allowing the community to come together
and providing a comfortable setting for children to socialize. The closing of Liberty High School in 1966
was abrupt and unexpected. When Liberty
High School closed, it marked the completion of integration in Mingo County. The school merged with modern-day Williamson High School.