Related Historical Markers

circa 1921

William Blizzard

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1 ► West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — William Blizzard —

Born in Kanawha County on 19 September 1892. Began work as a miner at age ten, and served as field organizer, UMWA. Noted as leader of 1921 Armed March. Indicted for treason but later acquitted. President of District 17 and vice-president of West . . . — — Map (db m23011) HM

2 ► West Virginia, Logan County, Blair — Battle of Blair Mt. —

In August of 1921, 7000 striking miners led by Bill Blizzard met at Marmet for a march on Logan to organize the southern coalfields for the UMWA. Reaching Blair Mt. on August 31, they were repelled by deputies and mine guards, under Sheriff Don . . . — — Map (db m49915) HM