Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

William Blizzard

Photographed By Shane Oliver, August 8, 2021

1. William Blizzard Marker

Inscription. Born in Kanawha County on 19 September 1892. Began work as a miner at age ten, and served as field organizer, UMWA. Noted as leader of 1921 Armed March. Indicted for treason but later acquitted. President of District 17 and vice-president of West Virginia Federation of Labor. Retired to Putnam County farm in 1955. Died on 31 July 1958.

Erected 2007 by West Virginia Division of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1958.

Location. 38° 20.586′ N, 81° 37.845′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is at the intersection of Kanawha Boulevard and Morris Street, on the left when traveling south on Kanawha Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston WV 25301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Fort Lee (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Clendenin (about 700 feet away); Fort Lee (about 700 feet away); Christ Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Gas Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site Of Charleston High School

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Charleston Baptist Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert A. Pate (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. William Blizzard was tried for treason in Charles Town

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circa 1921

2. William Blizzard

Blizzard is seated

UMWA District 17 Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009

3. UMWA District 17 Office

Plaque at the entrance to the UMWA Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, August 8, 2021

4. Plaque at the entrance to the UMWA Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,345 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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