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Walking tour - scene of fatal conflict between mine workers and coal operators starts at the McCoy Building. The battle lasted about a minute, but hundreds of shots were fired. When it was over, seven detectives, including both Al and Lee Felts, Mayor Testerman, and two miners were dead or dying. Photographs and self guiding tour traces the history of Matewan and its mining inhabitants. Free to the public.

Location: Matewan West Virginia Telephone 304-426-4239

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