Matewan in Mingo County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Sid Hatfield
Legends & Lore
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
1. Sid Hatfield Marker
Known for flashy gold teeth "Smilin' Sid" fought for miners in Battle of Matewan. His 1921 murder sparked the Battle of Blair Mountain.
Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 78.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 37° 37.359′ N, 82° 10.093′ W. Marker is in Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County. It is on Bridge Street south of Mate Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Matewan Depot Replica Welcome Center and Museum. 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: Mingo County / State of Kentucky (here, next to this marker); Matewan and the Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Matewan Area History (a few steps from this marker); Hatfield-McCoy Trail System Founders Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hatfield-McCoy Feud (about 800 feet away); Divided Loyalties
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Also see . . . Matewan Police Chief Sid Hatfield.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
2. Sid Hatfield Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2021
3. Sid Hatfield Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 31, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
