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West Virginia, is nestled deep in the heart of Appalachia. Our area is filled with a rich history of coal mining and the unique culture that emerged. Coal mining communities created a type of hospitality that is unmatched anywhere in the south. Consider this your personal invitation to come and relax in Mercer County, but be prepared…you will love it so much, you may just want to stay! Mercer County, West Virginia's Southern Gateway.

• A Vibrant and diverse arts community
• Lemonade when temperatures reach 90 degrees
• The millionaire's town
• The Richest little Railroad in the World
• One of the first places to sell Chanel #5
• One of the last remaining civil war structures in the area
• Two major league affiliated baseball teams

Bluefield's "Paint the Train" Project

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Check out this presentation by Rita Suiter .... 212 Degrees