Stringtown in Pike County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Sally McCoy / Grave of Sally McCoy

Sally McCoy Side of Marker image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2019

1. Sally McCoy Side of Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sarah Elizabeth (Sally) McCoy was the daughter of Rosanna McCoy and Johnse Hatfield. Her parents’ love affair played a role in the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud. Although circumstances prohibited the two from marrying, the child was born in 1881 and lived with her mother and Aunt Betty McCoy.

Sally McCoy contracted measles and pneumonia, and died a few months after her birth. The death of Rosanna McCoy’s only child, Sally, was a contributing factor in the grief and sorrow that led to the untimely death of Roseanna. Sally was laid to rest in the cemetery at top of hill. Grave is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 2005 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. Given by Pikeville-Pike County Tourism. (Marker Number 2176.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society, and the The Hatfield-McCoy Feud series lists.

Location. 37° 37.802′ N, 82°

Grave of Sally McCoy Marker image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2019

2. Grave of Sally McCoy Marker

13.209′ W. Marker is in Stringtown, Kentucky, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Kentucky Route 292 and Lower Stringtown Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 292. It is in front of the Aunt Betty McCoy House, a private residence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 Lower Stringtown Rd, Belfry KY 41514, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Baby’s Grave Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Baby’s Grave Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Randolph McCoy House (approx. 1.9 miles away); McCoy Well (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Real McCoy Homestead Uncovered (approx. 1.9 miles away); Randal McCoy's Well (approx. 1.9 miles away); Matewan Massacre (approx. 2.8 miles away in West Virginia); Matewan Area History (approx. 2.9 miles away in West Virginia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stringtown.

Sally McCoy / Grave of Sally McCoy Marker image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2019

3. Sally McCoy / Grave of Sally McCoy Marker

Roseanna McCoy image. Click for full size.

4. Roseanna McCoy

Aunt Betty McCoy's House. image. Click for full size.

By TeamOHE, July 23, 2020

5. Aunt Betty McCoy's House.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 77 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on November 14, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio.