Elizabeth Kee
The first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia. Born as Maude Etta Simpkins on June 7, 1895, she married Bluefield lawyer John Kee, who served in congress, 1932 1951. Employed 18 years as his secretary; elected to compl... hmdb.org
American Revolution Bicentennial Bell
From 1879 to 1929, this bell was rung to open court at the Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton. After the courthouse was dismantled in 1929, the bell was used as a dinner bell at the County poor farm at Gardner. Later discard... hmdb.org
Battle Of Pigeon's Roost
Near a hill south of town on May 17, 1862, Confederate troops led by Maj. Peter Otey surprised and routed a Union regiment commanded by Colonel Louis von Blessing. Federal losses were 18 killed, 56 wounded and 14 captured. Conf... hmdb.org
Richard Blankenship
Richard Blankenship, Revolutionary War Soldier, was a member of Major James Robertson's company of New River Valley volunteers who fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant, October 10, 1774. He lived on a 33 acre farm 8 mi. south... hmdb.org
Pocahontas Mine No. 1
“Pocahontas is worth an onsite visit. This town was created around 1895 when New Yorkers discovered coal. It remained a vibrant community until the 40's or 50's. These once beautiful buildings patterned a... history.rootsweb
Wolf Creek Indian Village And Museum
This authentically recreated Cherokee village was built on the site of a prehistoric Indian village dating back to the 1200s. americanheritage.com
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum
The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum is a twenty minute drive from Bluefield Va over Rt. 102. It's the oldest attraction of its kind, opening in 1938. The Exhibition Coal Mine site is part of the renowned Pocahont... virginia.org
Sanders House Center
The Sanders House Center includes a late 19th century home which was once the centerpiece of a 3,000 acre farm. Built in 1896, it has gorgeous solid oak woodwork, original wood floors, hand-painted imported mural and many o... virginia.org
Bailey Log Cabin
Records show that the Bailey family first settled in what later became Tazewell County more thatn 230 years ago. Richard Peyton Bailey, Sr. received a warrant for land along the Bluestone River on October 15, 1770. Bailey w... virginia.org
Abb’s Valley
Five miles southwest is Abb?s Valley, discovered by Absalom Looney. James Moore and Robert Poage were the first settlers, about 1770. In July, 1786, Shawnee Indians raided the valley, killing or carrying into captivity the Moor... hmdb.org
A Noted Preacher
William Elbert Munsey was born a few miles east in the mountains of Giles (present-day Bland) County on 13 July 1833. Despite little formal schooling, Munsey possessed an insatiable appetite for knowledge. He entered the minist... hmdb.org
West Virginia / Giles County Virginia
Marker Front: West Virginia was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan began the settlement of the region in 1727. A great battle with the Indians took place at Point Pleasant in 1774. West Virginia became a separate state of t... hmdb.org
First Court Of Giles County
Giles County was formed from Montgomery, Monroe (now in West Virginia), and Tazewell Counties in 1806. It was named for William Branch Giles, United States senator from Virginia and later governor. North of here, the first cour... hmdb.org
Bluefield College
Bluefield College was chartered in May 1920 as an institution of learning for the instruction of boys and young men in the various branches of science, literature, philosophy, and the liberal and useful arts. With strong suppor... hmdb.org
Elizabeth Simpson Drewry
First black woman elected to West Virginia legislature, 1950; retied in 1964. Leading advocate for labor and education; in 1955 she sponsored bill to allow women to serve on juries. Born 22 September 1893, she began teaching in... hmdb.org
