Mitchell Stadium: Bluefield, W.Va.
You might be able to kick a ball from a tee in Mitchell Stadium and see it land in another state. The lush surroundings and unique location make it a must-see.
Photo courtesy of Mark Robinette
Mitchell Stadium has a unique claim that probably is unmatched: It is the home field for high school football teams in two states.
The 10,000-seat stadium was built in
Bluefield (W. Va.), but a border school,
Graham (Bluefield, Va.), also calls it home. It was built in 1935 by the Works Progress Administration and is located in Bluefield's city park. It was named in honor of Bluefield city manager Emory P. Mitchell, who campaigned tirelessly for a city park, pool, auditorium, football and baseball fields and tennis courts.
There was a time when Bluefield could not produce the matching funds to get the government grant, so Mitchell and his family signed a personal note enabling the city to borrow enough money and continue the stadium project. The stadium was dedicated to him on Oct. 23, 1954, more than three years after his death.
West Virginia University and Virginia Tech, as well as Bluefield College, have played games at Mitchell Stadium, which is also used for music events.
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