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Site of Stamps School

Diana, Upshur County

Marker Text

Established Oct. 24, 1906, and named for settler William O. ("Uncle Billy") Stamps, who gave land and materials for building. Community children, including Stamps' six sons, attended the school. Building also served as church and lodge hall. At behest of W. O. Stamps, music teacher Roe M. Morgan was hired to operate a singing school here. Through his inspiration, two of Stamps' sons, Virgil (1892-1940) and Frank (1896-1965), became gospel singers and founded large music publishing company and school. Present school consolidated with New Diana on March 3, 1934. (1971)

Marker Details

Address 9288 FM 1649
Location Description Stamps community, FM 1649, S side, 60 ft. W of Gardenia Rd.
Marker # 11345
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code educational topics; music
Latitude, Longitude 32.75645, -100.79565

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