"Bloody Breathitt"
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N 37° 33.228 W 083° 23.035
17S E 289420 N 4158981
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Waymark Code: WMEV8R
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
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Marker Number 641
County Breathitt
Location Jackson, Courthouse lawn
Description
The courthouse that stood here, 1899-1963, was a landmark of Kentucky's "feudin' 'n' fightin'." Stemming from Civil War, family feuds and political disagreements, unnumbered slayings, ambushes and assassinations occurred between 1870-1920. In 11 months, 1901-02, 40 men were slain. Probably 100 Breathitt County officials were killed in that era of the past.
Subjects
Feuds
Marker Name: "Bloody Breathitt"
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 641
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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