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

Hatfield-McCoy Feud

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020

1. Hatfield-McCoy Feud Marker

Inscription. With roots extending back years, this famous family feud erupted fully after an 1882 election day brawl in Pike County, Kentucky, between 3 sons of Randolph McCoy and Ellison Hatfield, brother of "Devil Anse.” After Ellison died, the McCoys were tied to bushes and killed. The feud continued for 6 years across the Tug River and brought untold deaths.

Erected 2012 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Hatfield-McCoy Feud, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 37° 37.408′ N, 82° 9.947′ W. Marker is in Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County. It is at the intersection of Warm Hollow Road and Magnolia Avenue (West Virginia Route 49), on the right when traveling north on Warm 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: Divided Loyalties (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

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Working Together for One Another (about 300 feet away); Mingo County / State of Kentucky (about 800 feet away); Sid Hatfield (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. Hatfield-McCoy Feud 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 1,402 times since then and 50 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.