Alexander Wade House, National Historic Landmark in Morgantown, United States.
The three-bay brick house at 256 Prairie Street features rectangular windows with stone sills, paneled square columns, and a mansard roof with dormers.
Alexander Wade established his residence in this 1860 house from 1872 to 1904 while serving as superintendent of Monongalia County schools.
The property gained national recognition through Wade's development of promotional examinations and graduation processes that transformed rural education across the United States.
The structure transformed into three separate apartments in 1911, with architectural modifications including the addition of a third floor and two-story polygonal bays.
The National Education Association adopted Wade's educational system in 1879, which required students to pass specific examinations before advancing to higher grades.
Location: Morgantown
Inception: 1860
Part of: Chancery Hill Historic District
Address: 256 Prairie Street
GPS coordinates: 39.62472,-79.95833
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:15
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