Historical Marker

Bluefield

Bluefield, Elizabeth Kee Federal Building, Bland (US 52) & Federal streets · Bluefield · Mercer

Inscription

Bluefield is on land which John Davidson patented in 1774. With Richard Bailey he built a fort about 1777. Later he was killed by the Indians. The home, built by Joseph Davidson in 1811, is still standing.

Location

AddressBluefield, Elizabeth Kee Federal Building, Bland (US 52) & Federal streets

CityBluefield

CountyMercer

StateWest Virginia

Coordinates37.386980, -81.053430

Sources

West Virginia Archives and History, Highway Historical Marker Program

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