Feudists on Trial
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Historical marker on the campus of Pikeville College is placed near the spot where Ellison "Cottontop" Mounts was hanged.
Waymark Code: WMF7TK
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2012
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Hanging site of Ellison Mounts, Feb. 18, 1890. Seven other Hatfield supporters indicted for murder of Alifair McCoy were sentenced to life in prison. By the time of his trial, Mounts had confessed. He was also found guilty, but the jury recommended the death penalty. Pike County sheriff carried out sentence. This was one of the last episodes in Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Marker Name: Feudists on Trial
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1913
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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