WELCOME TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Lincoln High School opened on Tuesday, September 5, 1978, to accommodate students, grades nine through twelve, from the Shinnston and Lumberport sections of Harrison County, West Virginia. It consolidated two former high schools, Shinnston High School and Lumberport High School. Lincoln High School derived its name from the first public school located in Harrison County in the vicinity of the nearby community of Gypsy. Site preparation began in the spring of 1975. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the building were held September 9, 1976. Cornerstone laying was June 4, 1977. A new addition was added which was completed for the school year of 94-95.
Directions:
(From Clarksburg) Take Route 50 West to the West Pike Street Exit. Turn right at the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 19 North. Take Rt. 19 North 8 miles toward Shinnston. Lincoln High is located on the left side, about .5 mile beyond McDonald's and immediately across from a large cemetery. (From Bridgeport Hill – Rt. 50 & I-79) – Take I-79 North to Exit 121 – Meadow brook Road. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Meadowbrook Road. Follow Meadowbrook Road until it dead-ends at Rt. 19. Turn right onto Rt. 19 North for approximately 3 miles. Lincoln High is located on the left side about .5 mile past McDonald's and immediately across from a large cemetery.