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Located in Located in [54055] ([zsouther]), the city was founded in 1889 as the regional headquarters of the Norfolk & Western Railway, remnants of the natural gravity switching yards remain in Bluefield.
Named for the many chicory flowers growing wild along the hillsides, the town attracted many industries, including coal mining.
South of the town, the border between the two Virginias is on the crest of East River Mountain. A sister city, Bluefield Va. lies to the southwest. CODE left
Located in [54055] ([zsouther]), the city was founded in 1889 as the regional headquarters of the Norfolk & Western Railway, remnants of the natural gravity switching yards remain in Bluefield.
Named for the many chicory flowers growing wild along the hillsides, the town attracted many industries, including coal mining.
South of the town, the border between the two Virginias is on the crest of East River Mountain. A sister city, Bluefield Va. lies to the southwest.
Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Country Chalet Bed and Breakfast | Dian-Lee House |
Golf Ramada Inn East River Mountain |
Public Libraries Craft Memorial Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Econo Lodge Cumberland Road | Holiday Inn on the Hill | Knights Inn Bluefield WV | Ramada Inn East River Mountain |
Science The Science Center of West Virginia |
Shopping Antique Clock Shop |
Transportation Mercer County Airport |
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