McCarr in Pike County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Hog Trial Site

Photographed by Forest McDermott, October 12, 2008

1. Hog Trial Site Marker

Inscription. In the fall of 1878, Randolph McCoy brought charges against Floyd Hatfield for stealing one of his hogs. The resulting trial occurred here and was presided over by the local justice of the peace, Preacher Anderson Hatfield. Preacher Anderson was Devil Anse Hatfield's cousin and did not want to appear biased so he gathered a jury of six Hatfields and six McCoys to hear the case. When the jury reached its verdict. Selkirk McCoy, nephew of Sarah McCoy and a veteran of the Virginia Confederacy, sided with the six Hatfields in favor of Floyd. The McCoys felt betrayed and open hostilities soon erupted between the Hatfield and McCoy families. Later Bill Staton, who testified in favor of his brother-in-law Floyd Hatfield was killed by two of Randolph McCoy's nephews while he was hunting. They were tried and acquitted in a trial presided over by Valentine Hatfield, uncle of Devil Anse. After this, violence between the families continued and the resulting conflict eventually escalated into the most famous family feud in American history.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.

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In addition, it is included in the The Hatfield-McCoy Feud series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 37° 34.815′ N, 82° 10.803′ W. Marker is in McCarr, Kentucky, in Pike County. It is on Toler Road (Kentucky Route 319) west of Route 1056, on the right when traveling west. Next to the McCarr Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Carr KY 41544, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kentucky. 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

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hog Trial / Election Fight (here, next to this marker); McCoy Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Site of Killing of Asa Harmon McCoy (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hatfield/McCoy Monument (approx.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, October 12, 2008

2. Hog Trial Site Marker

Route 319 is in the background along with the Hog Trial and Election Fight marker.

1.8 miles away); Hatfield McCoy Feud (approx. 2.2 miles away in West Virginia); Site of Randolph McCoy House (approx. 2½ miles away); Randal McCoy's Well (approx. 2½ miles away); The Real McCoy Homestead Uncovered (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McCarr.

Additional keywords. Feud, Hatfield and McCoys

Photographed by Forest McDermott, October 12, 2008

3. Hog Trial Site Marker

Hog Trial Cabin Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 12, 2026

4. Hog Trial Cabin Sign

Hog Trial Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 12, 2026

5. Hog Trial Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 5,075 times since then and 149 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.