Hardy in Pike County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Randal McCoy's Well
Hatfield & McCoy Mountain
— Hardy, Kentucky —
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
1. Randal McCoy's Well Marker
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Randal McCoy's Well. Hatfield and McCoy Mountain. , Nestled at Hardy, Kentucky in a spectacular mountain valley, the Randal McCoy well still stands. The well is 25 to 30 feet deep, and if it could talk it would say, "I'm now enjoying the scenery, heritage and especially the friendly people who visit.
For folks who are interested in the legend of the Hatfield's and McCoy's, the Randal McCoy well makes an excellent place to relive that 1888 New Year's Day tragedy.
Many authors have written about the tragic events of that day. G. Elliot Hatfield reported in his book The Hatfields that Jim Vance, along with several armed Hatfields, agreed that Randal McCoy would die that night. After surrounding the house, a shot was first fired by the Hatfields that led to both parties exchanging gunfire. The author also related the terrible incidents of the attack and burning of the McCoy home.
According to Truda Williams McCoy's book, The McCoy's, the McCoy family had exhausted their supply of water and milk in the house in efforts to extinguish the blaze. Reasoning that no one would shoot a woman, Calvin McCoy called to his sister Alifair to draw water from the well so that he could quench the flames. As she approached the well, a shot rang out and Alifair crumbled to the ground-dead. Sarah McCoy tried to get to her daughter; however, she was attacked and beaten until she lost consciousness. Trying to help his father escape, Calvin fled from the house and was shot in the head and killed.
For the first time, stories of the feud became front page headlines in newspapers across the country. The mini-series, "The Hatfield's and McCoy's” re-ignited interest in the feud. Since the series, National Geographic "Diggers” episode, CBS “This Morning” and The History Channel have filmed at the Randal McCoy home site.
Bob and Rita Scott, owners of the property, have welcomed visitors from throughout America and several foreign countries. Their goal for visitors is "Come as a Stranger" and "Leave as a Friend."
Nestled at Hardy, Kentucky in a spectacular mountain valley, the Randal
McCoy well still stands. The well is 25 to 30 feet deep, and if it could talk it
would say, "I'm now enjoying the scenery, heritage and especially the
friendly people who visit.
For folks who are interested in the legend of the Hatfield's and McCoy's, the
Randal McCoy well makes an excellent place to relive that 1888 New
Year's Day tragedy.
Many authors have written about the tragic events of that day. G. Elliot
Hatfield reported in his book The Hatfields that Jim Vance, along with
several armed Hatfields, agreed that Randal McCoy would die that night.
After surrounding the house, a shot was first fired by the Hatfields that led to
both parties exchanging gunfire. The author also related the terrible incidents
of the attack and burning of the McCoy home.
According to Truda Williams McCoy's book, The McCoy's, the McCoy
family had exhausted their supply of water and milk in the house in efforts
to extinguish the blaze. Reasoning that no one would shoot a woman,
Calvin McCoy called to his sister Alifair to draw water from the well so that
he could quench the flames. As she approached the well, a shot rang out and
Alifair crumbled to the ground-dead. Sarah McCoy tried to get to her
daughter; however, she was attacked
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and beaten until she lost consciousness.
Trying to help his father escape, Calvin fled from the house and was shot in
the head and killed.
For the first time, stories of the feud became front page headlines in
newspapers across the country. The mini-series, "The Hatfield's and
McCoy's” re-ignited interest in the feud. Since the series, National
Geographic "Diggers” episode, CBS “This Morning” and The History
Channel have filmed at the Randal McCoy home site.
Bob and Rita Scott, owners of the property, have welcomed visitors from
throughout America and several foreign countries. Their goal for visitors is "Come as a Stranger" and "Leave as a Friend."
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Hatfield-McCoy Feud series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 37° 36.167′ N, 82° 12.9′ W. Marker is in Hardy, Kentucky, in Pike County. Marker is on Kentucky Route 312, 0.7 miles west of Right Turkey Toe Branch, on the right when traveling east. Parking is on the opposite side of the road. Signs leading you thru an alley behind the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4190 Hwy 319, Hardy KY 41531, 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
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
