Hog Trial / Election Fight
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N 37° 34.810 W 082° 10.796
17S E 395815 N 4159889
Located outside of the cabin where the Hatfield-McCoy hog trial was held.
Waymark Code: WMF7RP
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2012
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In 1873 Randolph McCoy accused Floyd Hatfield of stealing his hog. A trial followed, presided over by Reverend Anderson Hatfield, justice of the peace. To be fair, the jury consisted of six Hatfields and six McCoys. One witness, William Staton, stated he had seen Floyd mark the hog's ear. This resulted in Floyd's acquittal. Presented by Pikeville-Pike County Tourism.
(Reverse) Election Fight - In August 1882 an election was held near Jerry Hatfield's house. A fight broke out between Tolbert McCoy and Elias Hatfield. Tolbert's brothers joined in the fight as did Ellison Hatfield, who was stabbed and shot. He later died in West Virginia. The McCoy brothers were captured and killed in the "pawpaw tree" incident. Presented by Pikeville-Pike County Tourism.
Marker Name: Hog Trial / Election Fight
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 2066
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Pikeville-Pike County Tourism
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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