The city of Warfield, named for John Warfield, who established a salt works here, is located on the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River in the Eastern Coal Field region in Martin County, Kentucky. Major attractions within minutes of Warfield include the Mayhouse Living History Museum and the Coal Miners' Museum,where you can view a collection of mining emplements, a recreation of a doctor's office, a large collection of Van Lear School related memorabilia, a 1950's store and other exhibits. One of the best places to visit when you are in Warfield is the nearby Yatesville Lake State Park, a 2,300-acre mountain reservoir with a marina, a campground, fishing, hiking, a playground and a picnic area.