Category: History & Culture
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Honoring Our Heritage: 2025 Hatfields & McCoys Historic Sites Spring Cleanup
Memorial Day Weekend, Pike County & Surrounding Areas Each spring, the storied legacy of the Hatfields and McCoys comes alive—not in conflict, but in community dedication. Over Memorial Day weekend 2025, local volunteers, Hatfield and McCoy descendants, and tourism leaders joined forces to restore and honor several key sites connected to our region’s most famous…
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Your Guide to Dils Cemetery: History and Map
The Dils Cemetery is located at the mouth of Chloe Creek and the By-Pass Road in Pikeville, Kentucky. The property was purchased in 1871 by Col. John Dils, Jr. as part of a larger tract that ran several miles up Chloe Creek. Later, Col. Dils sold the property, excluding the cemetery from the deed. The…
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The Hatfields and McCoys: The Battle of Grapevine
The infamous feud between the Hatfields and McCoys has captured the imaginations of Americans for over a century, symbolizing family loyalty, violence, and retribution in the Appalachian region. One of the feud’s defining moments was the Battle of Grapevine, a skirmish that took place in January 1888, which many see as the final offensive in…
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Pikeville-Pike County Tourism CVB Restores Historic Signage at Dils Cemetery and Perry Cline Gravesites
Over the weekend of July 21-22, 2024, the dedicated team at the Pikeville-Pike County Tourism CVB, along with local community members, rolled up their sleeves and set to work on an important preservation project. The historic signage at the Dils Cemetery and Perry Cline gravesites, two prominent stops on the popular Hatfields & McCoys Historic…
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Essential Attractions to Visit on Your Way to Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky
There’s more to see in Eastern Kentucky than the popular Hatfields and McCoys feud sites. As you journey to Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky, take the opportunity to explore the must-see attractions in the charming cities and towns along the way. Prestonsburg, Kentucky Prestonsburg offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and vibrant arts. From kayaking serene…
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The Story Behind Holler Critters
Conceived as a way to encourage families to visit the Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center during the bustling Hillbilly Days of 2024, Holler Critters quickly became a surprise sensation. Produced by the creative minds at Pikeville Pike County Tourism CVB, these trading cards were originally intended as a fundraiser for the Shriners Hospital for Children…