The village of Blacks and Whites dates back to the Revolutionary War, but its exact date is unknown. The name was derived from two rival tavern keepers, Mr. Schwartz and Mr. White. In German, Schwartz means black and therefore the crossroads came to be known as Blacks and Whites.

On April 7 1829 , a Blacks and Whites Post Office was established. However, the name was changed to Bellefonte on May 11, 1875, so that it would be identical with the name of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Station. Then on August 4, 1882 , the town was renamed Blacks and Whites.

At a meeting of the local citizens, Dr. Jethro Meriwether Hurt proposed the name Blackstone after Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780), who was an English jurist. On February 23, 1886 , the name of Blacks and Whites was changed to Blackstone. Blackstone was first incorporated on February 23, 1888 and the Town Manager form of government was adopted on June 1, 1914 . It became the thirteenth town in the United States to choose this form of government, which consists of a Mayor and seven councilmen elected every two years.
Wise planning by local government and efforts by business and civic leaders, as well as residents have made progress happen. We invite you to visit to Blackstone and see the beauty and quaintness of this wonderful Town.