Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

The first European settler in the region was Robert Parsons, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War who was awarded a grant of 1,600 acres (6.5 km2) from the North Carolina line to Wilson Creek.

Johnny Parsons served one term as the overseer of the South Fork and New River Turnpike in the Virginia General Assembly.

Hash became principal in 1923 and oversaw the accreditation of the school and construction of dormitories, a water system, and electric lines.

[1] In recent history, the school has earned eight national basketball championships since 1993, becoming widely recognized for its athletic programs.

[2] Most students are boarders, causing the population of Mouth of Wilson to increase substantially during the school year.