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George S. Parker High School

1967 establishments in WisconsinBuildings and structures in Janesville, WisconsinEducational institutions established in 1967Public high schools in WisconsinSchools in Rock County, Wisconsin

George S. Parker High School is a comprehensive public high school located on the west side of the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. The school, named for George S. Parker, founder of the Parker Pen Company, is a part of the School District of Janesville and was constructed in 1967. The rival east side school is Joseph A. Craig High School. In Nov 2006, a referendum passed that provided nearly $71 million for updates and renovation to both Parker and Craig High Schools. Construction began in October 2007 and lasted two years.

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George S. Parker High School
West Mineral Point Road, Janesville

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West Mineral Point Road
53548 Janesville
Wisconsin, United States
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