Hatfield Cemetery - Sarah Ann, WV
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N 37° 42.210 W 081° 59.466
17S E 412633 N 4173380
The Hatfield Cemetery in Sarah Ann, WV and its sister cemetery in Newton, WV have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WMF7RH
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2012
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Hatfield Cemetery is a historic cemetery located near Sarah Ann, Logan County, West Virginia. The earliest burial dates to 1898, and is the grave of Captain S. Hatfeld (1891-1898). The cemetery features the grave and monument with a life-size statue of Captain Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, erected in 1926. It is notable as a burial place for members of the Hatfield family, early settlers of the region and participants in the famous Hatfield-McCoy feud during the 19th century. It is a companion to the Hatfield Cemetery near Newtown, West Virginia.
The entrance to the cemetery is located along WV 44, south of Sarah Ann, WV. The drive leading to the cemetery is steep and very washed out. There is no place to turn around at the top so walking is recommended.
County / Borough / Parish: Sarah Ann, Mingo County, WV
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Exploration/Settlement, Social History
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Funerary
Current function: Cemetery
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Street address: Not listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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