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

Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 12, 2026

1. Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription.
In honor and memory of the Veterans of all wars who have served in war and peace

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 37° 37.336′ N, 82° 9.919′ W. Memorial is in Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County. It is on McCoy Street east of Farrell Street, on the right when traveling east. The memorial stands at the Matewan Town Hall and Fire Department. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 306 McCoy St, Matewan WV 25678, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: Working Together for One Another (within shouting distance of this marker); Cecil E. Roberts Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Matewan Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Matewan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hatfield-McCoy Feud (about 500 feet away); Divided Loyalties (about 500 feet away); M.E. South Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Matewan Massacre (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Matewan.

Veterans Memorial at Matewan Town Hall/ Fire Department image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 12, 2026

2. Veterans Memorial at Matewan Town Hall/ Fire Department

The monument has an extensive list of persons from the area who served in the Armed Forces.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.