Battle of Evarts
| Date | May 5, 1931 |
|---|---|
| Location | Evarts, Kentucky, United States |
| Outcome | Four deaths |
The Battle of Evarts (May 5, 1931) was a 30-minute firefight between anti-union gunmen and striking coal miners on a rural highway near Evarts, Harlan County, Kentucky. Four people died in the shooting. The battle became the signature event of a violent decade that has been called the Harlan County Wars.