Matewan, West Virginia




Town in West Virginia, United States










































































Matewan, West Virginia

Town

Matewan, West Virginia.
Matewan, West Virginia.


Nickname(s): Bloody Mingo

Location of Matewan in Mingo County, West Virginia.
Location of Matewan in Mingo County, West Virginia.

Coordinates: 37°37′23″N 82°9′59″W / 37.62306°N 82.16639°W / 37.62306; -82.16639Coordinates: 37°37′23″N 82°9′59″W / 37.62306°N 82.16639°W / 37.62306; -82.16639
Country
United States
State
West Virginia
County
Mingo
Area[1]
 • Total
0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2)
 • Land
0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2)
 • Water
0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation

705 ft (215 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total
499
 • Estimate (2016)[3]

454
 • Density
891.1/sq mi (344.1/km2)
Time zone
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25678
Area code(s)
304
FIPS code
54-52324[4]

GNIS feature ID

1542862[5]

Matewan (/ˈmtwɒn/) is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, USA at the confluence of the Tug Fork River and Mate Creek. The population was 499 at the 2010 census. The Norfolk Southern Railway's Pocahontas District runs through the town.




Contents






  • 1 Geography


  • 2 Demographics


    • 2.1 2010 census


    • 2.2 2000 census




  • 3 History and culture


  • 4 Notable people


  • 5 Attractions


  • 6 References


  • 7 External links





Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), all of it land.[1]



Demographics



















































































Historical population
Census Pop.

1910 588
1920 851 44.7%
1930 932 9.5%
1940 905 −2.9%
1950 989 9.3%
1960 896 −9.4%
1970 651 −27.3%
1980 822 26.3%
1990 619 −24.7%
2000 498 −19.5%
2010 499 0.2%
Est. 2016 454 [3] −9.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]



Aerial view of Matewan



2010 census


As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 499 people, 261 households, and 117 families residing in the town. The population density was 891.1 inhabitants per square mile (344.1/km2). There were 301 housing units at an average density of 537.5 per square mile (207.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.6% White, 6.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.


There were 261 households of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 55.2% were non-families. 52.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.85.


The median age in the town was 45.4 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 42.5% male and 57.5% female.



2000 census


As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 498 people, 253 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density was 989.2 inhabitants per square mile (384.6/km²). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 550.2 per square mile (213.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.78% White, 3.61% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.


There were 253 households out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.6% were non-families. 48.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.87.


In the town, the population was spread out with 17.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $13,529, and the median income for a family was $27,188. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,586. About 16.8% of families and 31.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.0% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.



History and culture




The floodwall along the Tug Fork River in Matewan depicts the Hatfield–McCoy feud


The town was named after Matteawan (now called Beacon), a town in Dutchess County, Upstate New York.[7] Matteawan was the home town of Erskine Hazard, a civil engineer from the Norfolk and Western Railway who laid out the town in 1890 and drew up the first map of the new community. Local residents, however, changed the spelling and pronunciation.[8]


Attempts to unionize by coal miners in 1920 led to the Battle of Matewan between miners and Baldwin–Felts detectives, which was the inspiration for the 1987 movie Matewan. The town's history is on display at the town's Web site, which has a small museum.



Notable people




  • Sam Church, labor union leader


  • John Hendricks, founder and chairman of Discovery Communications


  • Sid Hatfield, police chief, famous for the Matewan Massacre



Attractions


Because of its rich history (Hatfield–McCoy feud and Matewan Massacre), the center of the town was designated the Matewan Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. Interesting sights and tours can be had while visiting the town.


The Hatfield–McCoy Trails opened a trail head in Matewan. Trail Riders can now easily access the trail system while staying in town.



References




  1. ^ ab "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2013-01-24..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ ab "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-24.


  3. ^ ab "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.


  4. ^ ab "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.


  7. ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 405.


  8. ^ Origins of Matewan, West Virginia



External links



  • Matewan.com


  • West Virginia Mine Wars Museum independent history museum covering the Mine Wars Era in Matewan, WV.










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