The Bluefield area traces its early origins
back to 1780 when two pioneers, Andrew Davidson and Richard Bailey built
a fort here to protect their families from hostile Indians. The area remained
relatively undeveloped and consisted mainly of farmland until the early
1880's when The discovery of coal brought with it the development of the Norfolk & Western Railway. Bluefield, VA was originally called Pin Hook and later Harmon. Graham preceded the name Bluefield, honoring the late railway surveyor, Thomas Graham. In 1914 the name Bluefield was voted to close the economic and social ties between the two adjoining communities. "Nature's Air Conditioned City" serves free lemonade when the temperature reaches 90 degrees. The two Bluefields share a strong history that will bond their businesses and communities well into the next millennium. |
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industrialism came to the area following the
discovery of high quality coal in nearby Abbs Valley,VA.