Blair, WV

About Blair

• • Musician and songwriter Mark Beckner, known for country and gospel, hails from Blair.
• • While not fully invented in Blair, the community heavily relied on company stores.
• • Coal mining put Blair on the map in the early 20th century, fostering rapid growth.
• • Blair once housed a thriving community center with a bowling alley and movie theater.
• • The decline of coal in the late 20th century significantly reduced Blair's population.
• • Named for a prominent local family, Blair was established in the late 1800s.
• • With under 200 residents, Blair's population is smaller than many high school classes.
• • Sitting at 705 feet, Blair is slightly higher than Charleston, WV.
• • Most residents now commute to nearby towns for work beyond the immediate area.
• • Blair feels like a quiet, resilient community holding onto its rich history.
• • The Pittsburgh Steelers, a few hours away, won Super Bowl XL in 2006.
• • Logan High School, near Blair, has a strong history of success in WV football.

Songs About Blair