Tag: Appalachian Folklore

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The Legend of the Bell Witch

In the heart of Appalachia, a chilling tale emerges from the early 1800s—one that intertwines the lives of the Bell family with a mysterious and malevolent spirit.

Join us as we tell the haunting tale of the Bell Witch, a supernatural entity that tormented John Bell and his family after they settled in Adams, Tennessee. From strange apparitions and eerie sounds to physical afflictions and ghostly encounters, the Bells faced a relentless onslaught of terror that left them desperate for answers.

None other than Andrew Jackson was also said to have had a brush with the Bell Witch when he came looking for her.

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Thanks for listening and…sweet dreams, podcast listeners.

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Headless Annie: The Phantom of Black Mountain

On the shadowy roads of Black Mountain, on the border between Kentucky and Virginia, is said to be a spectral figure, known as Headless Annie, who looks for rides from unsuspecting travelers. But be warned—this ghostly apparition carries a chilling tale from the 1930s, born out of union struggles and tragic family loss in Harlan County, Kentucky.

This week on our YouTube channel, we tell the tale of Headless Annie.

Sweet dreams, y’all…

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The Tragic Tale of Octavia Hatcher

In the hills of eastern Kentucky, a grave marker tells a tale of sorrow and legend. The statue of Octavia Hatcher, said to come to life on Halloween, weeps in eternal grief. Journey back to the 1890s as we tell the tragic story of Octavia’s untimely death, her mysterious illness, and the chilling discovery made after her burial.

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Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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Krampus: The Dark Side of Christmas

Christmas is coming, and with it is a tale that tells the darker side of the holiday season. In this episode of MountainLore, we explore the folklore of Krampus, the half-goat, half-demon creature that punishes naughty children, a tradition brought to Appalachia by German settlers.

Join us on our YouTube channel as we uncover how this sinister figure has been both celebrated and banned throughout history, and how it has found a place in the dark hollows of Appalachia.

Sweet dreams, podcast listeners, and Merry Christmas, y’all…

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The House of the Vanishing Chains

This week on our YouTube Channel:

In a small Appalachian community, an old house stood as a relic of the coal era, untouched and avoided due to its eerie reputation. Enter Bill Farmer, a man with deep roots in the area, who returned wealthy and determined to restore the house to its former glory. His ambitious renovation transformed the decaying structure into a magnificent modern home, yet it awakened something sinister within.

That’s our story this week.

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Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…

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Screaming Jenny: The Haunting of Harper’s Ferry

Tales abound about ghosts spotted in tunnels, houses, churches, or in the woods. But the sighting of ghosts in Appalachia often involves the railroads that have been the lifeblood of this region.

This week on our YouTube channel, discover the tragic story of Jenny, a woman whose heartbreak led her to a fiery end on the railroad tracks near Harper’s Ferry. Engineers have since reported seeing her ghostly, flaming presence, a blazing fireball hurtling toward their trains on cold nights.

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Sweet dreams…

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Madness at Rocky Ravine: The Witch Diggers’ Tale


A man returned from the Civil War to help his siblings on their farm, only to spiral into a madness that turned them all into witch diggers.

Discover the eerie tale of the Bichler family, whose descent into insanity led them to believe they were surrounded by witches. From mysterious figures in the moonlight to relentless digging in Rocky Ravine, this story reveals a chilling blend of ghostly apparitions and mental torment.

Are the sightings of a wild man in the ravine the restless spirit of Nick Bichler, forever hunting witches?

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Sweet dreams, y’all…