Virgie, Kentucky
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Virgie is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. Located along Kentucky Route 1469, it lies at 37.335ºN, 82.579ºW at the altitude of 902 feet.[1]
There are two schools in Virgie:
- George F Johnson Elementary School
- Virgie Middle School
Virgie is in the Eastern Coal Field region.
The community was named for the daughter of W.O.B. Ratliff, who was a lawyer.
Virgie Middle School used to be Virgie High school. Virgie High School started in 1939 and its last full year of operation as a high school ended in June 1990. In the fall of 1990, VHS became Virgie Middle School.
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Virgie Middle School used to be Virgie High school. Virgie High School started in 1939 and it's last full year of operation as a high school ended in June 1990. In the fall of 1990, VHS became Virgie Middle School. Virgie High School had many notable principals, including Phillip M. Johnson.
One notable athlete from Virgie High School is Todd May. He was named Mr. Basketball and later played briefly at Kentucky and Wake Forest.
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