The Reaction to the Assassinations

Miners were outraged by the assassinations of Hatfield and Chambers. They understood that the assassins would not face punishment for the crimes. The miners then organized and armed themselves across the state of West Virginia. Tensions were high and the march toward Blair Mountain would soon begin. The Appalachian Mountains would once again be at war.

One source states that the Little Coal River was the first to organize and began patrolling and guarding the area. Sheriff Don Chafin sent troopers to stop the activity. However, the troopers were captured, disarmed, and sent fleeing from the area.


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