Morehead in Rowan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Rowan County War Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
1. Rowan County War (Tolliver Martin Feud) 1884-1887 Marker
Inscription.
Rowan County War Memorial. . In memory of those who died during the Rowan County War (Tolliver-Martin Feud) 1884-1887
Solomon Bradley 1884 . Stewart Bumgardner 1885 . Stewart Caudill 1885 . Hiram Cooper 1887 . John C. Day 1886 . John G. Hughes 1884 . H.M. (Mason) Keeton 1887 . John B. Logan 1887 . William H. Logar 1887 . William O. Logan 1886 . John Marlow 1885 . John P. Martid 1884 . Whit Pelfresy 1886 . Ben Rayburnn 188F . Craig Tolliver 1887 . Floyd Tolliver 1884 . Jacob E (Jay) Tolliver Jr 1887 . John R. (Budd) Tolliver 1887 . Wylie V. Tolliver 1887 . John O. Whtcher 1887
Known as the bloodiest of the eastern Kentucky feuds, the Rowan County War of 1884-1887 claimed at least 20 lives and resulted in the wounding of at least 16 others.
Reference: The Atlanta Constitution. December 28, 1887
In memory of those who died during the Rowan County War (Tolliver-Martin Feud) 1884-1887
Solomon Bradley 1884 Stewart Bumgardner 1885 Stewart Caudill 1885 Hiram Cooper 1887 John C. Day 1886 John G. Hughes 1884 H.M. (Mason) Keeton 1887 John B. Logan 1887 William H. Logar 1887 William O. Logan 1886 John Marlow 1885 John P. Martid 1884 Whit Pelfresy 1886 Ben Rayburnn 188F Craig Tolliver 1887 Floyd Tolliver 1884 Jacob E (Jay) Tolliver Jr 1887 John R. (Budd) Tolliver 1887 Wylie V. Tolliver 1887 John O. Whtcher 1887
Known as the bloodiest of the eastern Kentucky feuds, the Rowan County War of 1884-1887 claimed at least 20 lives and resulted in the wounding of at least 16 others.
Reference: The Atlanta Constitution. December 28, 1887
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
Location. 38° 10.937′ N, 83° 25.977′ W. Marker is in Morehead, Kentucky, in Rowan County. Marker is at the intersection of East First Street and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north on East First Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 E First St, Morehead KY 40351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Rowan County War (Tolliver Martin Feud) 1884-1887 Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
3. Rowan County War (Tolliver Martin Feud) 1884-1887 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.