735 West Main Street
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Last updated on August 8, 2024.
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Directions from the Bethany Veney Historical Marker to site 5:
- Turn right onto West Main St
- Turn right in 700 feet
- The destination is 300 feet down the driveway
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The West Luray School was erected in 1958 and opened in 1959. This school for African American students replaced the previous Andrew Jackson School. The land was acquired by eminent domain from Major and Rodell Tutt. When it opened to thwart school desegregation, the building was new but built without a gym or cafeteria. The school was an unaccredited school with grades 1-12. After a few years, the school board integrated the schools. Families were given the option to let their children continue at West Luray or attend Luray Elementary or Luray High School. The number of enrolled students declined, and only three teachers were in the school’s last years. In 1966, West Luray closed, and Black students integrated into Luray Elementary School or Luray High School.
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References
“Page County School Board Closes, West Luray School,” Daily News Record, 24 Mar 1966.
“School Choice Plan Begins In Page County,” Daily News Record, 2 June 1965.
“Page County School Board Closes, West Luray School,” Daily News Record, 24 Mar 1966.
“School Choice Plan Begins In Page County,” Daily News Record, 2 June 1965.
