Rock is located along Bluestone River on State Route 71. Four swinging bridges were built across Bluestone River and a passageway called a ford was made in the river near the post office, so horses and buggies could cross. In 1917, a one lane steel bridge was built across the river near Rock school. It served a useful purpose for many years. The steel bridge was torn down in 1988 and replaced with a new two lane concrete bridge. Work began on the new bridge on February 18, 1988. The new bridge was opened to traffic on November 2, 1988... Rock, a small rural community nestled between three mountains and along the Bluestone River, is the valley site Richard Bailey, Jr. chose as his home. In the late 1700's Richard, Jr., as well as several of his brothers, chose this river valley for its rich farm land. Their father, Richard Bailey, Sr. was one of the earliest settlers of what is now Bluefield, WV. These brothers and their ancestors were great contributors to the history of the Bluestone..
Also known as: Rock, West Virginia