Logan County. Formed in 1824 from Cabell, Kanawha, Giles and Tazewell. Named for Logan, the famous chief of the Mingo Indians, whose "Lament" is most noted example of Indian eloquence. Cornstalk's duaghter, Aracoma, is buried in the town of . . . — — Map (db m159924) HM
In August of 1921, 7000 striking miners led by Bill Blizzard met at Marmet for a march on Logan to organize the southern coalfields for the UMWA. Reaching Blair Mt. on August 31, they were repelled by deputies and mine guards, under Sheriff Don . . . — — Map (db m49915) HM
On September 25, 1861, Col. Piatt’s Zouaves of the 34th Ohio marched on Confederate positions around Chapmanville. The Logan militia under Col. J. W. Davis harassed Piatt in the hours preceding his arrival at the Rebel entrenchments but was unable . . . — — Map (db m138444) HM
August 26, 1921
In this union coal camp about ten miles south of Madison, a miner named Lewis White hijacks a C&O train at gunpoint and tells the conductor to take him to Madison. There, UMWA District 17 leaders Frank Keeney and Fred Mooney . . . — — Map (db m206830) HM
For a century, the West Virginia Mine Wars and the Battle of Blair Mountain were kept out of history textbooks for fear of tarnishing the state’s image. But today, these events evoke fascination and pride for many Mountaineers and people across . . . — — Map (db m206832) HM
She was a beloved Logan County banjo player and
story teller, internationally known for her preservation
of Appalachian culture. She was born in the "Doc” Ellis
Hollow of what is now Chief Logan State Park. — — Map (db m164720) HM
Built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1947, the C&O 2755 was integral part of the coal mining and railroad industry West Virginia. Retired from C&O Railway service in 1956. Moved to its present location in March 1961. Placed on the National Register . . . — — Map (db m49919) HM
This Model 2700 engine, 55th of the series, was donated to Chief Logan State Park by C&O Railroad and placed on display in March 1961. Engine 2755 was one of 90 such models built in 1947. This particular engine hauled coal, which was mined on . . . — — Map (db m49920) HM
"I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and
he gave him not meat, if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not.
During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his
cabin, . . . — — Map (db m164725) HM
This bell was placed in the belltower of the Logan County Courthouse in 1905. It
was made by American Bell and Foundry Company of Northville, Michigan and weighs approximately 2000 pounds.
In 1912 the courthouse burned and this same bell was . . . — — Map (db m164724) HM
We remember his dedication, leadership, and foresight in founding Christmas in The Park in 1994 for all to enjoy.
He was dedicated to his family and community and always looked for the good in others.
Former businessman, County . . . — — Map (db m164723) HM
On January 12, 1862, Col. Edward Siber led the 37th Ohio in pursuit of the Black Striped Company, a Confederate guerrilla unit. On the 14th, skirmishing erupted at Logan. The Rebels were driven back, but their hillside position and rising . . . — — Map (db m251464) HM
Here was home of Thomas Dunn English, mayor, 1852 to 1857, and author of "Ben Bolt". Aracoma, daughter of Cornstalk and the wife of Bolling Baker, was killed in 1780 attack by settler, and is buried here. — — Map (db m49917) HM
One of worst floods in US occurred here 26 February 1972, when Buffalo Mining Co. impoundment dam for mine waste broke, releasing over 130 million gallons of black waste water: killed 125; property losses over $50 million; and thousands left . . . — — Map (db m49918) HM
This rare photograph is of the homeplace of William Anderson "Devil Anse" and Louvicey "Levicy" Hatfield, located at Sarah Ann, West Virginia.
The house was built by Devil Anse in 1901. Prior to the clan moving to this new location, the . . . — — Map (db m306393) HM
This bridge was constructed to access the home built by Capt. William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield. Prior to this home, the Hatfield's lived in a primitive log cabin near the Tug River.
In front of the home was this retractable drawbridge, . . . — — Map (db m306350) HM
Capt. Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, 1839-1921, is buried here. He was the leader of his clan in the bitter family feud with the McCoys. A life-sized statue, modeled from photographs and imported from Italy, marks his grave. — — Map (db m49912) HM
This well was constructed by Capt. William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield to supply his home and farm with the water needed to survive.
Of course, it may have been used to make the families moonshine!
In a secret location in the woods . . . — — Map (db m306388) HM
This historic gas lantern light post (now solar) once stood beside the home of Cpt. William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield a few feet from the family well.
As you can see there are bullet holes where it is rumored "Devil Anse" shot at it . . . — — Map (db m306346) HM
Descended from English settlers, the Hatfield clan made its way to western Virginia by the 1770s. The first Hatfield to arrive at Tug Fork Valley was Ephraim, nicknamed "Eph-of-All", from Russell County, Virginia. He and his second wife, Anna . . . — — Map (db m306427) HM
More than 130 years later, the many interpretations of the Hatfield-McCoy feud can only illustrate how a complex piece of history could become the stuff of legend. Newspapers would claim the fighting lasted a long and bloody 50 years claiming . . . — — Map (db m306414) HM
The Tug Fork River is 159 miles long, with approximately 90 of those miles running along West Virginia's southwest border with Kentucky. Because of its rough terrain and steep hills, Tug Valley was one of the last places to have settlements in . . . — — Map (db m306417) HM
While most may only know the man nicknamed "Devil Anse" Hatfield for his involvement in the infamous feud, William Anderson Hatfield the man is worthy of historic study as well.
Born September 9, 1839, Anderson Hatfield was the fourth of . . . — — Map (db m306407) HM
While this cemetery is famous as the final resting place of William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, he was neither the first nor last individual laid to rest here. Also buried with Anderson are his wife, children, some of his siblings, and other . . . — — Map (db m306430) HM
