Bluefield in Tazewell County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Bluefield Virginia

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017

1. Bluefield Virginia Marker

Inscription. The place was first known as “Pin Hook.” In 1883 the New River branch of the N. & W. Railroad was completed here and the first coal shipped from the Pocahontas mines. The town of Graham was incorporated in 1884 and named for Thomas Graham of Philadelphia. The town was reincorporated and the name changed to Bluefield, 1924, to conform to its sister city.

Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number X-15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 37° 14.823′ N, 81° 18.318′ W. Marker is in Bluefield, Virginia, in Tazewell County. Marker is on Virginia Avenue (U.S. 19) west of Henderson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bluefield VA 24605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maple Hill Cemetery, African American Section (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Engagement at Falls Mills (approx. 2 miles away); Tazewell County Va./West Virginia (approx. 2.7 miles away); West Virginia (Mercer County) / Mercer County

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(approx. 3.2 miles away in West Virginia); Bluefield College (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named West Virginia (Mercer County) / Mercer County (approx. 3.9 miles away in West Virginia); Bluefield State College (approx. 4 miles away in West Virginia); Bluefield State Teacher’s College (approx. 4 miles away in West Virginia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bluefield.

Regarding Bluefield Virginia. The sister city mentioned on the marker is Bluefield West Virginia.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017

2. Bluefield Virginia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.