The Hatfield & McCoy Feud
consisted of a series of
events occurring between the
1860s and 1890s in West
Virginia and Kentucky. The
feud conflicts occurred
between the families of
Anderson “Devil Anse”
Hatfield, a timber
businessman who had a large
family in West Virginia, and
Randolph “Randall” McCoy who
had a large family just
across the border in
Kentucky. In this rugged
mountainous region, the Tug
River was a political
boundary that separated the
two states. The feud
occurred prior to the
development of the railroad
system in the area. Because
of this, the Tug River was
also important for the
transportation of people and
goods into and out of the
region.
The Hatfields
predominantly lived on the
West Virginia side of the
river and the McCoys
predominately lived in
Kentucky, but there were
Hatfields who lived in
Kentucky and McCoys who
lived in West Virginia.
Alliances in the region were
not simply based on a
person's last name. Loyalty
was also based on economic
and political interests.
Contrary to what most people
think, most Hatfields and
McCoys did not fight. For
the most part, they
interacted with each other
very well and even
intermarried. Another common
misconception is that the
fighting was solely based on
the disagreement about the
ownership of a hog.
The creators of this program
are descendents of both the
Hatfields and the McCoys.
The program’s goal is to
assist you in locating the
main tour sites of the
Hatfield & McCoy Feud in
Kentucky and West Virginia
while providing photographs
and background information
about the feud. It also can
use your device’s GPS
locator to show you your
position from various sites
(where cellular GPS signal
is available). Because the
sites are located in rural
areas, your device’s GPS
signaling ability is
limited. GPS coordinates are
also conveniently listed for
each site for programming
any GPS system in the event
that cellular GPS signal
isn’t available. We hope as
cellular providers improve
their infrastructure in the
area that this function
improves.
Download the program and
learn more about the feud’s
events. We realize there are
many versions of the story
passed from generation to
generation, and this is the
version our family passed on
to us. We hope by the end of
the tour, you will
understand more about the
feud's events that has made
it one of the most
intriguing stories in
American history. Download
your copy of the Hatfield &
McCoy Feud Tour iPhone app
today from the App Store or
iTunes!
Note; that cellular service is not reliable in several of the locations due to the sites being located in rural areas. This limits your device’s GPS function using this app and your map app. Roads are sometimes narrow and steep. Drivers should have a clear view of the road and not attempt any suggested route that is not safe. Be aware of road conditions and possible changes in routes/roads that may differ from your device’s GPS due to construction and other hazards. Do not program, change settings or use the program while driving. We suggest using a traditional map to assist you in preparing your trip and becoming familiar with the area prior to touring. |
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