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VisitMatewan.com is an independantly owned and operated website and is in no way affiliated with governing bodies of the town of Matewan, WV.
About VisitMatewan.com
VisitMatewan.com is designed to be an up-to-date source for events and information concerning Matewan, WV. The website is geared towards those unfamiliar with the town whose primary interest is in the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System (primarily the Buffalo Mountain Trails and Matewan TrailHead). This website isn't intended to be a resource to share the rich history of Matewan (visit www.Matewan.com for that).
Quck Facts About the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System
The Buffalo Mountain Trail System is the center of a triangle formed by Williamson, Delbarton, and Matewan, West Virginia. The two trailheads on the 95 mile long trail system are located in Matewan and at Reverand Compton Park (midway between Williamson and Debarton). Each trailhead is open from 9AM-12PM seven days a week and has a free, 2 acre parking area and restrooms. According to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail Authority, the Buffalo Mountain System can be divided up by difficulty as follows:
20% rated “Easy”
65% rated “More Difficult”
12% rated “Most Difficult”
3% rated “Single Track Only”
GPS Location: Lat- 38 42 5.05 Long- 82 12 24.28 or
GPS Location: Lat- 37 37 22.55 Long- 82 10 00.00
All trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
Full Version of Hatfield-McCoy Trail Rules/Regulations
Condensed Version of Hatfield-McCoy Trail Rules/Regulations
Brief Description of the Town
Matewan, West Virginia is a federally recognized historical landmark primarily because of the Battle of Matewan (more info). Other notable happenings in the town are the Matewan Massace, the Hatfield-McCoy Feud, and the film Matewan.
Quick Facts About The Town:
| Population: | 498 |
| Zip Code: | 25678 |
| Crime: - Murders: - Rapes: - Robberies: - Assaults: - Burglaries: - Thefts: - Auto Thefts: - Arson: |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| (It's a peaceful place to be) | |
| Primary Radio: | 106.7 FM |
The Matewan Veteran's Wall
The Matewan Veteran's Wall honors all veterans who served during war time and peace time. Have your loved one honored with his or her name on our Wall of Honor. To have a name put on the wall the fee is $50.00. You may contact Danny Johnson by phone (606-427-8892) or write PO Box 56 McCarr, KY 41544.
*Data pulled from city-data.com
For detailed information on Matewan, click here (will open a new window).
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