On This Day in West Virginia History, January 26th

January 26, 2023

Mountaineer News

Vintage West Virginia

On January 26, 1921, the trial of police chief Sid Hatfield for his role in the Matewan Massacre began in Williamson.

Learn more: Sources on the Matewan Massacre Matewan Massacre Three Days Battle of the Tug Sid Hatfield's Murder Trial