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Stage coaches in Bluefield era depicted in 20th century photo study
A graphic narrative traces horse drawn travel from stage coaches to modern roads, highlighting Bluefield's charter in 1838 and West Virginia's statehood in 1863. The piece describes families with carriages, local owners like F. E. Surface and Lance Bowman, historic livery stables, and early transport challenges in Bluefield.
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Bluefield
Mercer Circuit Court
America
New York
Boston
United States
Surrey
Vernon S. Fields
Montcalm
Ben
Martha Becraft