History Located near the northern border of the state, the present-day site of Blacksburg was first settled by a man named Stark. Mr. Stark, who had lived in Charleston, South Carolina prior to moving to the area, had gotten several people to come along with him on an agriculture venture, but this venture would fail. Those who stayed behind named the area "Stark's Folly". thumb|350px|left|The railroad played a major role in the history of Blacksburg. In the late 19th century the Black family, headed by John G. Black, a Confederate veteran, was living in the area and persuaded the C.C. & C. Railroad Company to lay track through the town and build a depot. The town soon became known as "Black's Station" in honor of John G. Black and was incorporated as Black's Station town in 1876.Acts and Joint Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina Passed at the Regular Session of 1875-1876, Columbia, SC (page 133) The legal town was renamed "Blacksburg" in 1888.
History Located near the northern border of the state, the present-day site of Blacksburg was first settled by a man named Stark. Mr Stark, who had lived in Charleston, South Carolina prior to moving to the area, had gotten several people to come along with him on an agriculture venture, but this venture would fail. Those who stayed behind named the area "Stark's Folly". thumb|350px|left|The railroad played a major role in the history of Blacksburg. In the late 19th century the Black family, headed by John G. Black, a Confederate veteran, was living in the area and persuaded the C.C. & C. Railroad Company to lay track through the town and build a depot. The town soon became known as "Black's Station" in honor of John G. Black and was incorporated as Black's Station town in 1876.Acts and Joint Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina Passed at the Regular Session of 1875-1876, Columbia, SC (page 133) The legal town .was renamed "Blacksburg" in 1888.