National Register of Historic Places
Matewan Historic District
Matewan Historic District is a historic place in Matewan, Mingo County, West Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1993, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 93000303.
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Matewan Historic District
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About this place
What is Matewan Historic District?
The Matewan Historic District encompasses the town center of the rural coal mining community of Matewan, West Virginia. Matewan was the scene of the Battle of Matewan on May 19, 1920, during a coal miners' strike, an event which led to the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest insurrection ever associated with the labor movement in the United States, and was depicted in the film Matewan. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997.
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Listing details
- Name
- Matewan Historic District
- City
- Matewan
- County
- Mingo County
- State
- West Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- April 27, 1993
- NRIS reference number
- 93000303
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.62259, -82.16468
When was Matewan Historic District listed on the National Register?
Matewan Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1993.
Where is Matewan Historic District located?
Matewan Historic District is located in Matewan, Mingo County, West Virginia at approximately 37.62259, -82.16468. See the map above.
Is Matewan Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Matewan Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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