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Historic Dils Cemetery

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A Final Resting Place for the McCoys

Dils Cemetery in Pikeville, Kentucky, is the final resting place of several members of the McCoy family, central figures in the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud. Here, under the shade of old trees and overlooking the town below, you will find the graves of Randall McCoy—patriarch of the McCoy clan—his wife Sarah, their daughter Roseanna, and son Sam, along with Sam’s wife Martha.

The cemetery offers a place of quiet reflection on the legacy of the McCoys, whose bitter feud with the Hatfields became one of the most notorious family conflicts in American history. Standing among these headstones, one can imagine the turbulent times they lived through and the profound loss that marked their lives.

Unlike the violence and turmoil that characterized their lives, the graves at Dils Cemetery tell a different story—one of peace and finality. Here, the McCoys are united in rest, their lives and legacies intertwined with the history of Eastern Kentucky and the ongoing efforts to preserve and remember this unique cultural heritage.

Dils Cemetery remains open to visitors year-round during daylight hours, inviting guests to pause and consider the people behind the names on the stones and the complex history they represent.


Dils Cemetery Photo Gallery



Visiting Dils Cemetery

Getting there: Start from the Pikeville shopping area (Walmart Supercenter) at 254 Cassady Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501. Head south on Cassady Blvd and take US-119 S/US-23 S/US-460 E/N Mayo Trail. Follow the signs to Hambley Blvd. In about 10 minutes (4.6 miles), you will arrive at the Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center (685 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501). From there, continue south on Hambley Blvd, turn left onto Huffman Ave, then left onto Bypass Rd, and finally right onto Chloe Rd. Dils Cemetery will be on the left at 101 Chloe Rd.

Hours & access: Dils Cemetery is open year-round during daylight hours, seven days a week.

What to bring: A sense of curiosity, a camera to capture the peaceful setting, and a willingness to learn about the lives of those buried there. Please note there are no restrooms on site.

For printed directions: Stop by the Pikeville-Pike County Welcome Center (685 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501) or visit tourpikecounty.com.

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Start your adventure to Dils Cemetery and beyond by getting in touch with the Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center. Our team is happy to provide helpful information, local insights, and details to make your trip unforgettable.

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