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Mingo County, WV

MINGO COUNTY COMMISSION
P.O. Box 1197, Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235 0378
http://www.mingocountywv.com/
Welcome to Mingo County, WV: An Unforgettable Experience. Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.tugvalleychamber.com

1.Hatfield and McC oy Feud Sites
Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce (304) 235-5240 or
Matewan Depot (304) 426-4239.
The Hatfield-McCoy Feud is the most famous feud in American history. It occurred in Mingo County, WV and adjacent Pike County, KY. Dozens of books and movies have been made about this world famous conflict. The sites of many key events are accessible for visitors and there are brochures, maps, an audio driving tour and locally produced films available to enhance the visitor’s experience. Live narrated tours are also available for groups of 10 or more.

2. Hatfield McCoy Trails
(800) 592-2217
Come ride the largest and best network of ATV trails east of the Mississippi. If you like ATV’s, dirt bikes or motor sports then you don’t want to miss this. Bring your own vehicle or rent one from several local outfitters. This is fun for the whole family with trails for beginners, experienced riders and the truly hard core. Guided tours are also available and the scenery is breathtaking. For more information about the location of trailheads, lodging and outfitters etc. go to the Hatfield McCoy Trails website at http://www.trailsheaven.com.

3. Site of the Matewan Massacre
(304) 426-4239
The Matewan Massacre is an event that sparked the largest armed uprising in America since the Civil War. It was a time when large coal companies used bribes, intimidation and hired gunmen to control the lives of every person in southern West Virginia. In the town of Matewan, WV a group of men, led by town constable Sid Hatfield, stood up to the coal company enforcers, the Baldwin Felts Guards. This confrontation ended in a shootout that claimed the lives of nine people and made Sid Hatfield a living legend all across America. This event eventually led to the Battle of Blair Mountain where 10,000 armed miners faced off against the forces of the US military.

4. Historic Matewan
(304) 426-4239
An old coal town that was the site of the Matewan Massacre and was a central location in the Hatfield McCoy Feud. It also has a trail head for the Hatfield McCoy ATV Trails. The town features the Matewan Depot Museum, the burial site of Sid Hatfield and many other points of interest. A great place for anyone interested in history, coal or railroads. A must see that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
www.matewanwv.com

5. Sid Hatfield Grave Site
(304) 426-4239

Sid Hatfield was the central figure in the Matewan Massacre. In an era when large coal companies ruled every aspect of life in southern West Virginia, Sid Hatfield rebelled against the authority of the coal companies hired enforcers - the Baldwin Felts Guards. Sid Hatfield’s death incited the largest armed uprising in America since the Civil War. He is buried on Radio Hill near the town of Matewan along with several other key participants in the Matewan Massacre.

6. Matewan Train Depot
(304) 426-4239

The Matewan Depot contains a museum, film screening room and lots of artifacts, pictures and information about the Hatfield McCoy Feud, Matewan Massacre, Battle of Blair Mountain, coal mining and railroad history. Among many other great treats, the Depot has the actual gun and badge of Al Felts - who was killed while leading the Baldwin Felts Guards during the Matewan Massacre.

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