Site of Killing of Asa Harmon McCoy
N 37° 33.455 W 082° 11.501
17S E 394746 N 4157397
Site of the first incident between the Hatfields and the McCoys.
Waymark Code: WMF7P2
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2012
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Site of Killing of Asa Harmon McCoy
Asa Harmon McCoy, a Union soldier, was shot in 1865 by the Logan Wildcats. The wildcats were led by Confederate "Devil Anse" Hatfield. Jim Vance was the suspected leader in the murder, although there was never a conviction. This was the first incident between the two families.
Marker Name: Site of Killing of Asa Harmon McCoy
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 2068
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
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