Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Mine Wars

You murdered that you and your wives might have palaces

Mary Harris Jones, better known as Mother Jones, was an American labor organizer and one of the founders of the Social Democratic party.

The history of workers meeting violence with violence, with tragic consequences. The history of workers fighting for basic rights.

In 2013, 8 West Virginians met in Matewan about the possibility of starting a museum on the history of the West Virginia mine wars.

The Battle of Blair Mountain. Over 500 “rednecks” were charged with treason, murder, & conspiracy to commit murder.

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