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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2819_mitchell-clay_Rock-WV.html
Here Mitchell Clay settled in 1775. Eight years later Indians killed two of his children and captured his son Ezekiel. Pursuers killed several of the Indians but the boy was taken into Ohio and burned at the stake.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZE9_west-virginia-mercer-county_Bluefield-WV.html
West Virginia (Mercer County). "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the Fren…
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West Virginia (Mercer County). "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the Fren…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PAZ_the-birth-of-pinnacle-rock-state-park_WV.html
In 1938, during the New Deal Era, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the park's first resources The roadside park began with the construction of the stone picnic shelter fireplace grills, an overlook two trails, the water sy…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PAY_jordan-nelsons-coal-bank_Bluefield-WV.html
Jordan Nelson, blacksmith, dug coal from bank to fuel forge, and made 1st commercial use by selling for 1 cent a bushel in 1870s. In 1873 I. A. Welch surveyed Pocahontas Coalfield for J. Hotchkiss who induced F. J. Kimball, later President of N&W …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P9P_pinnacle-rock_WV.html
Erosion—Nature's cutting tool—has chiseled away the stone on this spur of Flat Tom Mountain, leaving this giant cockscomb more than 2700 feet above sea level. Several counties may be seen from these cliffs.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P9A_bluefield-state-teachers-college_Bluefield-WV.html
Established as the Bluefield Colored Institute by act of the Legislature in 1895. Later the school became an institution of higher learning for Negroes. Renamed and given its present title in 1929.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P98_bluefield-state-college_Bluefield-WV.html
Established, 1895, by WV Legislature as Bluefield Colored Institute; 1929 became Bluefield State Teachers College. Renamed in 1943, Bluefield State College has continued providing quality higher education for all citizens of the area.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P7X_bluefield_Bluefield-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OT7_andrew-davidson_Bluefield-WV.html
Site of the pioneer cabin of Andrew Davidson. While he was absent, Indians burned his cabin, tomahawked his children, and captured his wife. Mrs. Davidson was sold to a Canadian family from whom she was ransomed.
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