Bluefield, University city in West Virginia, United States.
The administrative seat features numerous brick buildings, mountain landscapes, and the intersections of US Routes 19 and 52 through its center.
Founded as Bluefield Colored Institute in 1895, the institution transformed into Bluefield State University, marking changes in educational access across West Virginia.
The city maintains strong connections to higher education through Bluefield State University, which offers programs in arts, sciences, engineering, and health disciplines.
Visitors can reach city administrative offices at the municipal building on Rogers Street, with department heads available during regular business hours.
The university fields competitive athletic teams in NCAA Division II, participating in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association since 2023.
Location: Tazewell County
Elevation above the sea: 728 m
Shares border with: Bluefield
Website: http://bluefieldva.org
GPS coordinates: 37.25262,-81.27121
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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