Bluefield has not always borne the name Bluefield. The town developed around a small post office named "Pin Hook" in the 1860s, named for a small creek that ran through the community. For a brief time it was know… See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.32 square miles (14.9991 km2), all land. See more

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,078 people, 2,134 households, and 1,423 families residing in the town. The population density was 669.9 people per square mile (258.7/km ). There were 2,349 housing units at an … See more

The Bluefield Blue Jays, a Minor League Baseball team, played their home games at Bowen Field, a stadium in the city park that serves both Bluefield and its neighbor of the same name in West Virginia. Although the park is ope… See more

Mayor: Donnie Linkous Vice Mayor: Rick Holman Council Members: Billie Roberts, Cathy Payne, Anglis Trigg, Chad Lambert, Rick Holman, Lee Riffe See more