Bluefield in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Building
Had you lived in Bluefield in the 1920s, you might well have been part of the crowd gatehring outside this building every October to watch a telegraphed-in dramatization of the World Series. This handsome Neo-Classical style building was built in 1916, and served as the home of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph for over seventy years. As such, it was a crucial communications center, bringing news of the outside world to the citizens of Bluefield and southern West Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 37° 16.09′ N, 81° 13.365′ W. Marker is in Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Bland Street (U.S. 52) and Scott Street, on the right when traveling south on Bland Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1791 Ceres Rd, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peery Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Virginian Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Elks Lodge and Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Law and Commerce Building (about 300 feet away); Elizabeth Kee (about 500 feet away); Kee Federal Building (about 500 feet away); Bluefield (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bluefield.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2026
3. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
