Bluefield in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The West Virginian Hotel
The 1923 opening of the luxurious West Virginian Hotel made Bluefield, with its mild summer climate, an instant convention center. At twelve stories high, this opulent Second Renaissance Revival structure was a showpiece, and symbolized Bluefield's regional prominence. Here, guests could expect first-class service, eat meals prepared by a Paris-trained chef, or attend balls and civic funcitons held in the grand ballroom.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 37° 16.106′ N, 81° 13.32′ W. Marker is in Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer County. It is on Federal Street (U.S. 52) north of Scott Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Scott 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, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Law and Commerce Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Peery Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bluefield Daily Telegraph Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Elks Lodge and Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Hall (about 400 feet away); Kee Federal Building (about 500 feet away); Elizabeth Kee (about 500 feet away); Bluefield (about 600 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 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
