Matewan in Mingo County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Divided Loyalties

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020

1. Divided Loyalties Marker

Inscription. Although it was created as a Union state during the Civil War, West Virginia did not have a population that was united in its loyalties. Divisions over politics, the issue of slavery, religion, family ties, and class grew during the war and in many places did not diminish after 1865. The continued bitter differences led to feuds, political riots, and other acts of violence.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 37° 37.409′ N, 82° 9.947′ W. Marker is in Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County. It is at the intersection of Warner Hollow Road and Magnolia Avenue (West Virginia Route 49), on the right when traveling north on Warner Hollow Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Matewan WV 25678, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hatfield-McCoy Feud (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Matewan (within shouting distance of this marker); Matewan Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); Cecil E. Roberts Building (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Working Together for One Another (about 300 feet away); Sid Hatfield (about 800 feet away); Mingo County / State of Kentucky (about 800 feet away); Matewan Area History (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Matewan.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020

2. Divided Loyalties Marker

Divided Loyalties and Hatfield-McCoy Feud Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020

3. Divided Loyalties and Hatfield-McCoy Feud Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.