French Eversole Feud
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The French-Eversole Feud was a long-lasting conflict from 1882 until the early 1900s, centered in Hazard, Kentucky
. The fierce feud was between the followers of two men who had once been friends: Joseph C. Eversole and Benjamin Fulton French. An estimated 40–50 people lost their lives during the conflict, which saw a two-day pitched battle on the streets of Hazard.
Hazard, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,806 people, 1,946 households, and 1,266 families residing in the city. The population density was 684.6 people per square mile . There were 2,291 housing units at an average density of 326.4 per square mile...
. The fierce feud was between the followers of two men who had once been friends: Joseph C. Eversole and Benjamin Fulton French. An estimated 40–50 people lost their lives during the conflict, which saw a two-day pitched battle on the streets of Hazard.