Koon received a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University in 1915, a Master of Arts from Columbia University in 1918, and a PhD from Ohio State in 1931. He was Principal of Green Bank High School in Pocahontas County from 1919-1920.
Pocahontas County Historic Marker in West Virginia
Date:
1952
Description:
"Formed from Bath. Pendleton, and Randolph in 1821. It bears name of Pocahontas, Indian princess, the friend of the Jamestown settlers. Site of Droop Mountain Battle, Nov. 6, 1863. The famous Cranberry Glades are here."