West Virginia–Kentucky border
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The West Virginia–Kentucky border is a historically significant Appalachian boundary region known for its rugged terrain and as the real-life setting of the infamous Hatfield–McCoy family feud.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Kentucky–Virginia boundary at the Big Sandy River | 1 |
| Kentucky–West Virginia border region | 1 |
| West Virginia–Kentucky border canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: West Virginia–Kentucky border Context triple: [Hatfields & McCoys, setInLocation, West Virginia–Kentucky border]
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A.
Virginia–West Virginia boundary
The Virginia–West Virginia boundary is the state line that separates Virginia from its northwestern neighbor West Virginia, following a historically contested course through the Appalachian region.
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B.
Ohio–Kentucky border
The Ohio–Kentucky border is the state boundary largely defined by the Ohio River, separating northern Kentucky from southern Ohio and running through the greater Cincinnati metropolitan region.
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C.
Tennessee–Kentucky border
The Tennessee–Kentucky border is the state line separating Tennessee and Kentucky in the United States, running east–west across the region and intersecting several rivers, highways, and rural communities.
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D.
Tennessee–Virginia state line
The Tennessee–Virginia state line is the boundary separating the U.S. states of Tennessee and Virginia, famously running through the twin cities of Bristol in both states.
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E.
Maryland–West Virginia boundary (traditional)
The Maryland–West Virginia boundary (traditional) is the historic state line in the central Appalachian region whose course was long defined by early colonial surveys and landmarks such as the Fairfax Stone.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: West Virginia–Kentucky border Target entity description: The West Virginia–Kentucky border is a historically significant Appalachian boundary region known for its rugged terrain and as the real-life setting of the infamous Hatfield–McCoy family feud.
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A.
Virginia–West Virginia boundary
The Virginia–West Virginia boundary is the state line that separates Virginia from its northwestern neighbor West Virginia, following a historically contested course through the Appalachian region.
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B.
Ohio–Kentucky border
The Ohio–Kentucky border is the state boundary largely defined by the Ohio River, separating northern Kentucky from southern Ohio and running through the greater Cincinnati metropolitan region.
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C.
Tennessee–Kentucky border
The Tennessee–Kentucky border is the state line separating Tennessee and Kentucky in the United States, running east–west across the region and intersecting several rivers, highways, and rural communities.
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D.
Tennessee–Virginia state line
The Tennessee–Virginia state line is the boundary separating the U.S. states of Tennessee and Virginia, famously running through the twin cities of Bristol in both states.
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E.
Maryland–West Virginia boundary (traditional)
The Maryland–West Virginia boundary (traditional) is the historic state line in the central Appalachian region whose course was long defined by early colonial surveys and landmarks such as the Fairfax Stone.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Appalachian boundary region
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international-free internal U.S. state border ⓘ |
| adjacentToCity |
Ashland, Kentucky
NERFINISHED
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Catlettsburg, Kentucky NERFINISHED ⓘ Huntington, West Virginia NERFINISHED ⓘ Kenova, West Virginia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hatfield family
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
McCoy family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| climate |
humid continental climate in higher elevations
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humid subtropical climate in lower elevations ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| crossedBy |
Interstate 64
NERFINISHED
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U.S. Route 23 NERFINISHED ⓘ U.S. Route 52 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| crossesCounty |
Martin County, Kentucky
NERFINISHED
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Mingo County, West Virginia NERFINISHED ⓘ Pike County, Kentucky NERFINISHED ⓘ Wayne County, West Virginia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| definedBy | state constitutions and federal law ⓘ |
| followsFeature |
Big Sandy River
NERFINISHED
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Ohio River NERFINISHED ⓘ Tug Fork River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCulturalRegion |
Appalachian folk culture
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Scots-Irish American heritage ⓘ |
| hasDisputes | historical boundary disputes related to river channels ⓘ |
| hasEconomicHistory |
coal mining
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timber industry ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
coal-bearing geological formations
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narrow river valleys ⓘ steep forested hills ⓘ |
| hasTerrain | rugged terrain ⓘ |
| historicallyKnownFor | Hatfield–McCoy feud NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalNature | interstate boundary ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion |
Appalachian Mountains
NERFINISHED
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Central Appalachia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearIndigenousTerritory |
historic Cherokee hunting grounds
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historic Shawnee lands ⓘ |
| partOf |
Ohio River watershed
NERFINISHED
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U.S. Eastern Time Zone boundary area ⓘ |
| separates |
Kentucky
NERFINISHED
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West Virginia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfNotoriety | late 19th century ⓘ |
| usedAsSettingIn |
Hatfields & McCoys (2012 miniseries)
NERFINISHED
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various books about the Hatfield–McCoy feud ⓘ |
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Subject: West Virginia–Kentucky border Description of subject: The West Virginia–Kentucky border is a historically significant Appalachian boundary region known for its rugged terrain and as the real-life setting of the infamous Hatfield–McCoy family feud.
Referenced by (3)
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