Matewan Historic District
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Matewan Historic District was the scene of the Battle of Matewan
on May 19, 1920, during a coal miners' strike. It led to the Battle of Blair Mountain
, the largest insurrection ever associated with the labor movement in the United States.
It was designated a National Historic Landmark
in 1997.
Battle of Matewan
The Battle of Matewan was a shootout in the town of Matewan, West Virginia in Mingo County on May 19, 1920 between local miners and the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency....
on May 19, 1920, during a coal miners' strike. It led to the Battle of Blair Mountain
Battle of Blair Mountain
The Battle of Blair Mountain was one of the largest civil uprisings in United States history and the largest armed insurrection since the American Civil War...
, the largest insurrection ever associated with the labor movement in the United States.
It was designated a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1997.
External links
- Official Matewan, WV Website at Matewan.com
- Official Matewan, WV Tourism Website at VisitMatewan.com