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Related Historical Markers
See William Blizzard marker in Charleston, WV.
circa 1921
William Blizzard
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| On Kanawha Boulevard at Morris Street, on the left when traveling south on Kanawha Boulevard. |
| | 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 |
| On West Virginia Route 17 at Blair Post Office Road and County Highway 15 (County Highway 15), on the right when traveling north on State Route 17. |
| | 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 |
May. 7, 2024