Near Bluefield in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
West Virginia (Mercer County)
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Mercer County
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017
1. West Virginia / Mercer County Marker
(Mercer County)
Erected 2012 by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 37° 14.587′ N, 81° 14.092′ W. Marker is near Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer County. It is on U.S. 460 east of Leatherwood Lane, on the right when traveling west. It is just east of the state line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bluefield WV 24701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Bluefield College (was approx. 0.6 miles away in Virginia but has been confirmed missing); Andrew Davidson (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017
2. West Virginia / Mercer County Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017
3. West Virginia / Mercer County Marker
The state line crosses the road in the distance, where the color of the shoulder changes.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017
4. West Virginia / Mercer County Marker
The green sign in the distance reads, “Birthplace Dr. John F. Nash, Jr., 1994 Nobel Prize Winner.”
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
