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The Great Vendetta
Of all the feuds fought in the
great Appalachian mountain country,
the Hatfield-McCoy Feud
is the most famous!
D The Families of the Feud. The families of Randolph
McCoy and William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield were of strong
stock and from them have come leaders of many professions business, education, medical, political and legal. Both clans were
honest, hardworking and proud. They were some of the first
to settle in the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia (now West
Virginia) and patented thousands of acres of land.
The McCoy family members involved in the feud, and their supporters, hailed from the Kentucky side of the Tug River. Likewise,
the Hatfields involved in the feud and their supporters hailed from
West Virginia. Before, during and after the feud, the two families
even intermarried. However, once the hostilities began, when a
member of the McCoy family married into the Hatfield family,
they were said to be “Hatfield” and no longer a “Real McCoy.” Clan
pride and family loyalty was strong, no doubt left over from their
days in the homelands of Ireland and Scotland.
D The Feud & The Civil War. The
Civil War tore the tightly woven social
fabric of the communities along the border
region separating the North and South.
This border region changed hands multiple
times during the conflict. All courts closed
and police no longer protected the citizens
during the long years of the war. Neighbor
fought neighbor as lawlessness and
anarchy prevailed. It is during this time
Asa Harmon McCoy
of turmoil that the first killing in the feud
occurred. Devil Anse, a southern sympathizer, helped form a band
of southern “home guard” to patrol the Tug Valley. The first victim
of the feud was Union veteran, Asa Harmon McCoy, younger
brother of Randolph. Harmon broke his leg and was mustered
out of service on December 24, 1864. He returned home and was
told by James Vance, an uncle of Devil Anse, that his home guard
would soon pay him a visit. Harmon hid out in a nearby cave on
Blue Spring Creek. His slave, Pete, carried food and provisions
to him. The home guard, most of them West Virginians, traced
Pete through the snow to the cave. There they found Harmon and
shot him. His service in the Union army was considered an act of
betrayal by the southern sympathizers. No suspects were brought
to trial. Tensions lingered long after the war ended and many in
the area refused to forgive the atrocities committed during the
war.
D The Hog Trial. In
1878, Randolph visited
Floyd Hatfield, a cousin
of Devil Anse. Floyd lived
on the Kentucky side of
the Tug River. Randolph
happened to see a hog,
which he said bore the
The Hog Trial Cabin
McCoy marking on its
ear, and accused Floyd of penning up one of his hogs. Floyd
denied stealing the hog, so Randolph went to Anderson “Preacher
Anse” Hatfield with the matter. There he brought suit against Floyd
for the recovery of his hog. On the day of the trial at the home of
Preacher Anse, both McCoys and Hatfields served as jurors. Bill
Staton, brother-in-law of Ellison Hatfield, swore that Floyd owned
the hog. Floyd won! Within months, Bill was killed by Paris and
Sam McCoy as a result of a shoot out on the West Virginia side of
the Tug. West Virginia Judge Valentine Hatfield, brother of Devil
Anse, ruled that the killing was self defense.
D Forbidden Love, Roseanna
and Johnse. To mountain people, an
election was a great social event. At the
election of 1880, Johnse Hatfield, son of
Devil Anse came to the Kentucky election
grounds from West Virginia with romance
in mind. There he met Roseanna McCoy,
a daughter of Randolph. Their attraction
was so strong that she went home with
Johnse to the Hatfield cabin in West
Virginia. Some months later she moved
back to Kentucky but the forbidden
Roseanna McCoy
romance continued. One night three of
her brothers, acting as deputies, arrested Johnse for outstanding
warrants and set out for the Pikeville jail. Believing Johnse might
be killed along the way, Roseanna, in an act of family disloyalty,
rode to Devil Anse’s home to inform him of what happened. Devil
Anse gathered his gang and pursued them by way of a short cut,
stopping the McCoys and rescuing Johnse. From that day forward
Johnse never risked being with Roseanna. Hopeless and pregnant,
she could not go back to her father, who considered her ride to
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Devil Anse to be unforgivable. In 1881,
Roseanna moves to Pikeville to care for
the children of Perry and Martha Cline
after her infant, Sarah Elizabeth, dies.
D Election Day Fight and the
Pawpaw Incident. On August 7, 1882,
at the election grounds on Blackberry
Creek, Kentucky, Tolbert McCoy, son of
Randolph got into a fight with Ellison
Hatfield. Two younger McCoys, Pharmer
Johnse Hatfield
and Randolph Jr. rushed to the aid of
their brother Tolbert. Randolph Jr. pulled a small pocketknife and
began stabbing. Pharmer grabbed a pistol and shot Ellison in the
back to prevent him from smashing Tolbert’s head in with a large
rock. The McCoys ran into the woods, but were caught by Kentucky
Constables (who were Hatfields), and placed in the custody of
a Justice of the Peace, Preacher Anse. Ellison was still alive but
Devil Anse organized his gang and took the McCoy brothers away
from the Kentucky Hatfield lawmen. They were taken across the
Tug River to West Virginia. Sarah McCoy rode to her sons’ captor,
Devil Anse, and begged for their lives. Devil Anse replied, “I’m
holding them to see if Ellison dies. If he dies or gets well, I promise
to bring them back to Kentucky alive.”
On August 9, 1882, news came that Ellison was dead. The
three McCoy brothers were marched back across the Tug River to
Kentucky. There the Hatfield gang bound the McCoys to pawpaw
trees and fired some fifty shots into the brothers. Indictments were
issued for Devil Anse and his gang but none were arrested.
D Perry Cline Gets Involved. In 1886, two members of the
Hatfield gang crossed over into Kentucky and severely beat Mary
McCoy Daniels and her daughter Victoria Daniels. Her brother
Jeff McCoy, angered by the harsh beating, rode into West Virginia
seeking revenge. He was captured by the two Hatfields and shot
in the back as he attempted to escape back across the Tug River.
Kentucky State Representative Perry Cline, uncle to Mary and Jeff,
petitioned for assistance from newly elected Kentucky Governor
Simon Bolivar Buckner. Governor Buckner appointed a special
officer, Frank Phillips,
to arrest the murderers
of the McCoys. He also
offered a large reward
that unleashed an army
of bounty hunters into the
state of West Virginia. This
angered the West Virginia
Governor so much that
he threatened civil war
The McCoy Homeplace
Armed Devil Anse on horseback
between the two states.
D
New Year’s Incident. Fearing for their lives, the Hatfield
gang decided to leave no witnesses to convict them. They raided
Randolph’s cabin on New Year’s night, 1888. During the two
hour battle, several of the Hatfields were wounded but they killed
Randolph’s crippled and unarmed daughter Alifair and his son
Calvin McCoy. Randolph’s wife, Sarah, was severely beaten and
the McCoy home was burned to the ground. Randolph and a few
others escaped.
Special officer Frank Phillips and other deputized supporters
rode into West Virginia and captured several of the wanted men,
even though they lacked properly executed extradition papers.
The McCoy posse succeeded in killing two of the Hatfield gang and
capturing nine others. In response, the Governor of West Virginia
sued Kentucky for unlawful arrest of the nine prisoners and
unsuccessfully appealed the case all the way to the United States
Supreme Court. Eight of the nine men were given life sentences
for the deaths of the three McCoy brothers. The ninth man, Ellison
“Cotton Top” Mounts, was sentenced to death by hanging for the
shooting of Alifair and Calvin McCoy.
Roseanna died, some say, of a broken heart at age 30. Randolph
and Sarah moved to Pikeville to get away from the Hatfields. They
lived beside Perry in the last house on Main Street. Sarah died first,
before the turn of the century. Randolph died on March 28, 1914.
Both he and Sarah are buried with Roseanna and other family
members at Dils Cemetery in Pikeville. Devil Anse converted to
Christianity and was baptized in 1914. The whole family seemed
transformed from their violent ways. He lived his last eight years
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in peace and died
on January 6, 1921.
He is buried in the
Hatfield Cemetery
at Sarah Ann, West
Virginia.
D A Peaceful
Resolution.
Although the
Feud descendants Ron McCoy & Reo Hat field, Pikeville, Ky. families could not
seem to find
a peaceful way of life together a century ago, their wounds have
since healed. In the year 2000, a reunion brought both families
together in an act of unity. “The Hatfield-McCoy Reunion Festival”
was created to celebrate the peaceful resolution of the feud and
the unification of the families. Saturday, June 14, 2003, marked
the official end to the Hatfield and McCoy feud when the families
signed a truce, in an event broadcast by The Saturday Early Show
on CBS. Bo and Ron McCoy, along with Reo Hatfield, signed the
truce and have been close friends ever since.
significant to both the Hatfield and McCoy families and see
locations important to what has to be the most famous American
family feud. This geotrail is a must for seasoned geocachers, as it
is quite an interesting addition to any enthusiasts’ caches.
The Hatfield-McCoy Geotrail caches are all family friendly and
not difficult to find or approach, however, because several of the
sites involve stairs or short hikes, this series is NOT wheelchair
accessible. Learn more about this wonderful activity by visiting
their website or calling the Pike County Tourism CVB office.
(800) 844-7453. www.tourpikecounty.com or
www.hatfieldmccoygeotrail.com
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Jenny Wiley Theatre of Pikeville. One of Eastern
Kentucky’s most prized attractions, Jenny Wiley Theatre
has had a long-standing reputation of high quality, critically
acclaimed productions that have drawn thousands of people
from across the world to Hatfield & McCoy Feud Country.
(877)-CALL-JWT. www.jwtheatre.com
Exploring Feud Country
Exploring the feud sites of PikevillePike County, Kentucky is not only a
historic experience, but an outdoor
adventure. The history of the feud
springs to life as you see the locations where these events actually
occurred.
D Geocaching on The
Hatfield McCoy geocoin
Hatfield-McCoy Geotrail.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting hobby enjoyed
throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS
enabled devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers,
called geocaches, and then share your experiences online. Pike
County, Kentucky, now features one of America’s most unique
geotrails!
The Hatfield McCoy Geotrail is a fun and exciting journey
through feud country. Through geocaching, explore the land
where the battle between these two infamous families took place,
along with where they lived. You will travel to spots historically
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D Big Sandy Heritage Center.
There is a wealth of history to
be discovered at the Big Sandy
Heritage Center. Come and see the
tools utilized by our ancestors to
tame the wilderness of Appalachia.
Meet Randolph McCoy and “Devil
Anse” Hatfield (or at least their
Randall & Devil Anse mannequins
mannequins) and learn of the trouble
between their two families that enthralls America to this day. See
items from the Civil War era and hear the stories that shaped our
country. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m. 172 Division Street Pikeville, KY 41501.
(606) 766-1025. www.tourpikecounty.com
D Stone Heritage
Museum. The Stone Heritage
Museum is the result of the mission of the Stone community to
preserve their coal mining and
Appalachian heritage. The museum features a wide variety of
artifacts from Appalachian history, such as old photographs,
artwork, mining memorabilia
and much more. The museum
See a wide variety of Appalachian artifacts
is open on the first Saturday of
every month, and by appointment. (606) 237-5100 or
(606) 237-6099. 1355 Pond Creek Rd., Stone, KY 41567.
D Hatfield-McCoy Reunion & Marathon. The annual
Hatfield-McCoy Reunion Marathon has something for everyone,
from 26.2 and 13.1 mile runs to our kid’s “Once Around The
Block Mini Marathon.” The race begins in Eastern Pike County,
Kentucky, in a small area known as Goody. Participants will meet
in the parking lot of one of the sponsors, Food City. The HatfieldMcCoy Reunion & Marathon scenic course will surprise you. There
is one hill between miles 6 and 7 while the rest of the course is flat
to rolling and runs on the roads that follow the creeks and rivers.
Both finish lines are in West Virginia. The half-marathon ends
in historic Matewan, West
Virginia; the marathon ends in
Williamson, West Virginia at
the world famous Coal House.
Enjoy live skits and Hatfield &
McCoy Narrated Tours during
the event as well. Proceeds
from this race go to support
TVRRC children’s running
programs and scholarship
funds, so be sure to take
part in this wonderful event.
Runners from all over enjoy the marathon
Regardless if you’re a Hatfield,
McCoy, or just a visitor, stop by the Hatfield-McCoy Reunion
Marathon website for runner registration and details.
(606) 625-5092. www.hatfieldmccoymarathon.net
The Hatfield Family
Choosing the Right Tour for You
The Hatfield-McCoy Feud was not confined geographically to just one area. Feudists lived, fought and
worked in disperse areas across Pike County, Kentucky
and West Virginia. Visitors are encouraged to plan their
tour ahead of time.
Pikeville City Feud Sites:
Pages 6-7. Approx. tour length: 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• McCoy Family (Gravesite) • Hatfields on Trial
• McCoy Home & York Mansion • “Cotton Top” Hanging Site
• Perry Cline (Gravesite)
Pike County Feud Sites:
Pages 8-9. Approx. tour length: 3 to 4 hours.
• Aunt Betty’s House/ Roseanna’s Baby (Gravesite)
• McCoy Homeplace (Hardy, KY)
• “Preacher Anse” Hatfield Hog Trial Cabin
• Pawpaw Tree Killings
• Hatfield Wash Stand (Ephraim Hatfield Gravesite)
• Asa Harmon McCoy Historic Marker
• Hatfield McCoy Monument (Blackberry, KY)
“Bad” Frank Phillips & Nancy McCoy Hatfield
Phillips (Gravesite):
Pages 10-11. Approx. tour length: 1 to 2 hours (from County
feud sites).
Total tour length can be up to approx. 5 to 7 hours.
Please obey traffic laws. All given distances are approx.
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Directions to Squirrel Huntin’ Sam McCoy’s gravesite begins
here. See page 12 for directions.
Step 2: Take right at traffic light onto Huffman Ave. 0.2 mi
From McCoy Family to Hatfields on Trial
Step 3: Take left at traffic light onto S. Bypass Rd. 338 ft
Step 4: Take first right at traffic light onto Chloe Crk. Rd. 157 ft
Step 6: Turn left back onto Chloe Crk. Rd., and left again at the
traffic light onto S. Bypass Rd. 157 ft
Step 5: Park at Hatfield-McCoy Feud parking at immediate right.
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GPS: N 37 28.773 W 082 31.302
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GPS: N 37 28.986 W 082 31.657
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• 911 Address: 146 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41501
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GPS: N 37 28.924 W 082 30.940
• 911 Address: 235 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41501
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Step 12: Turn right onto Hambley Blvd. 0.6 mi
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(turn off directly past Garred St.). 0.2 mi
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right past the Billy Johnson Stage. 0.1 mi
From Hatfields on Trial to McCoy Home & York Mansion
Step 9: Continue, destination will be on left at the Chirico’s
Restaurant building at the end of Main St. Parking on
street. 0.2 mi
Step 16: Turn right onto Hambley Blvd. 0.5 mi
Step 17: Take right onto Kentucky Ave. Continue straight
uphill, marker will be on right. 0.3 mi
*A. Continue to county feud sites: Go south onto N. Elm St.
(0.2 mi). Turn right onto Hambley Blvd., continue through
two traffic lights (0.6 mi). Take ramp right onto US-23 N (2.8
mi). Continue until traffic light within view, turn right onto
US-119 N (22.5 mi). 26 mi
*B. Return to Pike County Tourism CVB office: Go
south onto N. Elm St. (0.2 mi). Turn left onto Hambley
Blvd., destination on right (295 ft). 0.25 mi
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Optional Site US-119 N to Aunt Betty’s House
& Roseanna’s Baby
*Step 1: Continue on US-119 N. 24.5 mi
Step 2: Turn right onto KY-292 S (before Dairy Queen). 4.8 mi
Step 3: Turn right onto Lower Stringtown Rd.
Finding the Pike County Feud Sites
Approx. Distance: 60 mi
Aunt Betty’s House / Roseanna’s Baby (Gravesite):
GPS: N 37 37.801 W 082 13.234
• Location: Lower Stringtown Rd., Goody, KY 41514
McCoy Homeplace (Hardy, KY): GPS: N 37 36.188 W 082 12.925
• 911 Address: 4087 US Hwy., 319 Hardy, KY 41531
“Preacher Anse” Hatfield Hog Trial Cabin: GPS: N 37 34.810
W 082 10.796 • Location: KY-319, McCarr, KY 41544
Destination is on right. 121 ft
To continue tour: Turn left back onto KY-292, continue
(4.8 mi). Turn left back onto US-119. Continue to step 4,
turning left instead of right at traffic light.
Hatfield-McCoy Monument (Blackberry, KY): GPS: N 37 33.433
W 082 11.804 • Location: KY-1056, Blackberry, KY 41558
From Pikeville to McCoy Homeplace (Hardy, Ky.)
Hatfield Wash Stand (Ephraim Hatfield Gravesite):
GPS: N 37 34.923 W 082 10.834
• Location: KY-1056, McCarr, KY 41544
*Step 1: (From Pikeville) Continue on US-119 N. 20 mi
Step 4: Turn right at traffic light onto Toler Rd./KY-319.
(at Total Pharmacy Care) 0.4 mi
Asa Harmon McCoy Historic Marker: GPS: N 37 33.454
W 082 11.505 • Location: KY-1056, Blackberry, KY 41558
Hatfield & McCoy Park (McCarr, KY): GPS: N 37 36.656
W 82 10.191 • Not featured on tour • See page 5 for play details.
Pawpaw Tree Killings: GPS: N 37 37.106 W 082 09.912
• Location: KY 1056 near Buskirk, KY 41332
Step 5: Keep straight, then continue right on
KY-319. 4 mi
Step 15: Turn left onto Hatfield Cemetery Access Rd.
Step 6: Turn right to destination.
(see map). Destination uphill on right. 0.3 mi
From McCoy Homeplace (Hardy, Ky.) to Hog Trial Cabin
Step 7: Turn right back onto KY-319. 3 mi
Step 8: Turn left to destination.
From Hatfield Wash Stand to Pawpaw Tree Killings
Step 16: Head south on Hatfield Cemetery Access Rd.
toward KY-319/State Hwy 1056. 0.4 mi
From Hog Trial Cabin to Hatfield-McCoy Monument
Step 17: Turn left onto and continue on KY-319/State
Step 9: Turn left back onto KY-319. Continue. 240 ft
Step 18: Turn right to destination.
Hwy 1056. 3.6 mi
Step 10: Turn right onto KY-319/State Hwy. 1056. 2.7 mi
Step 11: Turn right at Blackberry Park to destination.
Directions to Devil Anse Hatfield’s gravesite and statue
begins here. See page 12 for directions.
From Hatfield-McCoy Monument
to Asa Harmon McCoy Marker
*A. Continue to “Bad” Frank Phillips Site:
Step 12: Turn left back onto State Hwy. 1056.
Continue. 0.3 mi
Step 13: Take first right over bridge at Blackberry Elem-
entary (Big Blue Springs Rd.) to destination.
From Asa Harmon McCoy Marker to Hatfield Wash Stand
Step 14: Turn right back onto State Hwy. 1056.
Continue 2.5 mi
Step 19: Turn left back onto State Hwy. 1056.
Continue. 5 mi
Step 20: Turn left at Blackberry Vol. Fire Dept. onto KY-
319/Peter Fork Rd. Continue on KY-319. 3.7 mi
See next page for directions.
*B. Return to Pikeville City: Turn left back onto State Hwy.
1056 (3.6 mi). Turn right onto KY-319 (6.9 mi). Turn left onto
US-119 S (22.5 mi). Turn left onto US-23 S (2.5 mi). Take exit
23 toward Downtown/Pikeville (0.6 mi). 36.1 mi
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From Frank & Nancy Phillips to Pikeville
Step 1: Turn right onto KY-194 W. 6.5 mi
Step 6: Take the first right to stay on Phillips Br. Rd. 69 ft
Step 2: Keep right to stay on KY-194 W. 0.7 mi
Step 7: Turn left onto KY-194 E. 1 mi
Step 3: Turn right onto Phillips Br. Rd. 69 ft
Step 8: Keep left to stay on KY-194 E. 1 mi
Step 4: Turn left to stay on Phillips Br. Rd.
Step 9: Turn left onto KY-632 W/Phelps 632 Rd.
Keep right, destination is on right. 1.2 mi
Step 5: Go southeast on Phillips Br. Rd., keeping left. 1.2 mi
Continue to follow KY-632 W. 14 mi
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newest additions.
The Frank Phillips and
Nancy McCoy Hatfield
Phillips gravesite has
recently been restored
and is beautifully
adorned with a variety
of interesting things for
our visitors to enjoy.
The cemetery features
an informational kiosk
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Step 10: Continue straight onto KY-194 W. 8.7 mi
Step 11: Turn right toward US-119. 0.4 mi
*A. Return to Pikeville City: Take ramp onto US-119 S
(8.5 mi). Turn left onto US-23 S (2.5 mi). Take exit 23 toward
Downtown/Pikeville (0.6 mi). 11.6 mi
*B. Visit the County Feud Sites via US-119 N: Take the
ramp (0.3 mi) and turn right on US-119 N (14 mi). See page 8
to continue. You can also backtrack onto KY-194 from Phillips
Br., and do the above directions in reverse. 14.3 mi
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Track 9: Battle of Grapevine. The Battle of
Grapevine location is not featured in this brochure. If you
would like to see the area where the battle took place, see
your Hatfield-McCoy Driving Tour map that comes with
the audio CD.
Hatfield-McCoy Driving Tour • Frank & Nancy McCoy Phillips 11
Other Feud Sites of Interest
Devil Anse Statue
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Finding Devil Anse Hatfield
Approx. Distance: 20.7 mi from PawPaw Tree
Killings (page 9)
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Devil Anse Monument (Gravesite):
GPS: N 37 42.268 W 081 59.547
• Location: Sarah Ann, WV 25644.
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from the Hatfield family.
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difficult for handicapped visitors to traverse.
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“Devil Anse” Hatfield’s monument and gravesite is certainly
something to behold.
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From Pawpaw Tree Killings to Devil Anse Hatfield Statue
Step 1: Turn right onto State Hwy. 1056, entering West
Pawpaw Tree Killings
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STEP
Finding Squirrel Huntin’ Sam McCoy
Approx. Distance: 6.1 mi from McCoy Family
Gravesite (Dils Cemetery, page 6)
Virginia. 0.4 mi
Step 2: Go straight, and turn right onto WV-49 S. 0.3 mi
Step 3: Take the second left onto WV-65 N/Main St.
Continue to follow WV-65 N, keeping left. 4.1 mi
Step 4: Turn right onto US-52 S (King Coal Hwy.). 9.5 mi
Step 5: Turn left onto WV-44 N, continue straight. 6.3 mi
Step 6: Destination on left.
From Devil Anse Hatfield Statue to Continue Tour
(State Hwy 1056)
Step 7: Turn right onto WV-44 S (You may need to travel
down the road and turn around when able). 6.3 mi
Step 8: Turn right onto US-52 N (King Coal Hwy.). 9.5 mi
Squirrel Huntin’ Sam Gravesite:
GPS: N 37 28.420 W 082 27.076
• Location: Collins Family Cemetery, Upper
Chloe Crk., Pikeville, KY 41501
WARNING: Visitors may find the roads to
this site difficult to traverse.
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Squirrel Huntin’ Sam McCoy Gravesite.
Another site not officially part of the Pike County Tourism
CVB Hatfield-McCoy Driving Tour, serious feud enthusiasts
may wish to visit Squirrel Huntin’ Sam McCoy’s gravesite.
Squirrel Huntin’ Sam and his brother Paris are very
prominent characters in feud lore. They were involved in
the killing of Bill Staton after the famous hog trial.
Step 10: Turn right onto WV-49 N. 0.3 mi
From McCoy Family (Dils Cemetery)
to Squirrel Huntin’ Sam McCoy (Collins Family Cemetery)
Step 11: Take the 1st left onto State Hwy. 1056
Step 1: From McCoy Family (Dils Cemetery) parking lot,
Step 9: Turn left onto WV-65 S. 4.1 mi
take right onto KY 1460/Chloe Crk. Rd. 3.6 mi
Entering Kentucky. 0.2 mi
Step 12: Continue on State Hwy. 1056. 2.4 mi
Continue directions on page 9 with either step 20, or *B.
Step 2: Take the first left turn lane onto Upper Chloe Crk.
(look for an abrupt left turn lane with arrow. If you
arrive at a traffic light, you have gone too far). 1.3 mi
Hatfield-McCoy Driving Tour • Other Feud Sites 12
Step 3: Go right onto Right Frk. Upper Chloe Crk. 0.4 mi
Step 4: Turn left onto Left Frk. Upper Chloe. 0.9 mi
Step 5: Destination on left, at the Raven Ridge sign.
From Squirrel Huntin’ Sam McCoy (Collins Family
Cemetery) to Continue Tour (S. Bypass Rd.)
Step 6: Turn right back onto Left Frk. Upper Chloe. 0.9 mi
Step 7: Turn right onto Right Frk. Upper Chloe Crk.
Continue straight onto Upper Chloe Crk. 1.7 mi
Step 8: Turn right onto KY 1460/Chloe Crk. Rd. 3.6 mi
Step 9: Turn left onto S. Bypass Rd. 338 ft
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Pike County Ky. Accommodations
Pikeville City
D Brookshire Inn & Suites. Jacuzzi suites, high
speed internet, continental breakfast, laundry facilities.
123 Alexandra Dr., Pikeville, KY 41501. (888) 433-1107
D Daniel Boone Motor Inn. Outside pool, restaurant,
pets allowed, wi-fi, shopping nearby. 150 Weddington Br.
Rd., Pikeville, KY 41501. (606) 432-0365
D Hampton Inn. Pool, fitness area, high speed internet,
breakfast. 831 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, KY 41501.
(606) 432-8181 or (800) HAMPTON
D
Pikeville Historic Mansion B&B. Private parking,
luxury suites, breakfast. 179 College St., Pikeville, KY 41501.
(606) 432-8181
D
Hatfield & McCoy Lodge at the Riverside. High
speed internet, fully furnished, cable TV. 1066 South Mayo
Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501. (606) 432-2188
D Holiday Inn Express. Jacuzzi/pool, fitness area,
high speed internet, breakfast. 476 South Mayo Trail,
Pikeville, KY 41501. (606) 433-1800 or (800) HOLIDAY
D Hilton Garden Inn. Restaurant, lounge, fitness
area, pool, high speed internet. 849 Hambley Blvd.,
Pikeville, KY 41501. (606) 766-2000
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D Landmark Inn. Outside pool, high speed internet,
restaurant. 190 South Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501.
(606) 432-2545 or (800) 832-1469
Pike County
D One Stop Motel. Competitive pricing, cable TV, near
restaurant. 38269 Rt. 194 E., Phelps, KY 41553.
(606) 456-9151
D Sweet Dream Suites. Cable TV, breakfast, high
speed internet. 28668 US Hwy. 119 N., South Williamson,
KY 41503. (606) 237-5898
D Camping at Fishtrap Lake. Scenic outdoor area,
hunting, fishing, lake area. 2204 Fishtrap Rd., Shelbiana,
KY 41562. (606) 437-7496
Hatfield-McCoy Driving Tour • Pike County KY 14
D RV Park at Bob Amos Park Complex. Walking
track, outdoor adventure, sports fields, cut-through
overlook. 380 Bob Amos Dr., Pikeville, KY 41501.
www.pikevilleky.gov
Feud Country Outdoor Adventure
D
Hatfield-McCoy
River Trails. The HatfieldMcCoy River Trail System
is now recognized as a
Kentucky Blue Water Trail.
Each weekend, April through
October,
Hatfield-McCoy
River Trails offers a wide
variety of outdoor activities
Hatfield-McCoy River Trails for individuals and groups.
100 Bob Amos Dr., Pikeville, KY 41501.
(800) 844-7453. www.visitpikeville.com
D White Lightning Zipline. Come and enjoy a zipline
excursion through the mountains of Eastern Kentucky
with White Lightning Zipline. Pikeville’s premiere zipline
features 8 lines that stretch up to 10,00 feet in length! Book
online today for your zipline adventure!
500 Bob Amos Dr., Pikeville KY 41501. (606) 444-5131.
www.visitpikeville.com
D Grants Branch Park. This one-of-a-kind, 11.3
acre body of fresh water is the site of a former coal slurry
impoundment. In the late 1990’s, the property was donated
to Pike County after all environmental and safety conditions
set forth by regulators were met or exceeded. Grants Branch
Park now features two large shelters complete with pure
water stocked full of fish, a large pre-cut cabin, a nature
trail, and a handicap accessible fishing pier.
50 Grants Br., Pinsonfork, KY 41555. (606) 353-8325
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