Bluefield

Bluefield (HM1P7X)

Location: Bluefield, WV 24701 Mercer County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 16.017', W 81° 13.3'

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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.
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HM NumberHM1P7X
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Date Added Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at 5:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 480346 N 4124509
Decimal Degrees37.26695000, -81.22166667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 16.017', W 81° 13.3'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 16' 1.02" N, 81° 13' 18" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 601-651 High St, Bluefield WV 24701, US
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