Kentucky, Pike County, near Ransom
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Asa Harmon McCoy, a Union soldier, was shot in 1865 by the Logan Wildcats. The Wildcats were led by Confederate "Devil Anse" Hatfield. Jim Vance was the suspected leader in the murder, although there was never a conviction. This was the first incident between the two families.
Presented by Pikeville-Pike County Tourism.
(War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Asa Harmon McCoy, a Union soldier, was shot in 1865 by the Logan Wildcats. The Wildcats were led by Confederate "Devil Anse" Hatfield. Jim Vance was the suspected leader in the murder, although there was never a conviction. This was the first incident between the two families.Presented by Pikeville-Pike County Tourism.
(War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.