Bluefield in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Old City Hall
The grand architecture of the Bluefield Municipal Building announced to all who entered that Bluefield was a proud city. This Classical Revival Style building was designed by noted architect, Wilbur Mills. It was built in 1924, and served as Bluefield's nerve center for 50 years. In addition to municipal offices, the old city hall contained the library, jail, police station, and an auditorium. Creative reuse has given the building a new life and it remains a source of pride for Bluefield's citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 37° 16.055′ N, 81° 13.354′ W. Marker is in Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer County. It is on Bland Street (U.S. 52) south of Ramsey Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 Bland St, 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,
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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); Bluefield Daily Telegraph Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Kee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kee Federal Building (about 300 feet away); Bailey Building (about 300 feet away); Bluefield (about 300 feet away); The West Virginian Hotel (about 400 feet away); Law and Commerce Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bluefield.
Also see . . . Municipal Building (also known as Old Bluefield Municipal Building). Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on August 31, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2026
3. National Register of Historic Places plaque for Old City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
