We've even added a couple cool places (220 feet underground or a mile above sea level) to dream about spending the night. It's been thought that the name came from Shoshone, but in truth it may have just been made up by a somewhat shady politician. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. The warm night air wraps itself around your body like a blanket. We stand firm even though our small corner of the worldour tiny county. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. I am a holler girl too. 1,928 were here. And I remember that my face felt wonerful in the mornings after I sometimes broke the ice in the wash pan to wash before breakfast. No better feeling. While the pictures that are very good, they should be specifically identified as to where they were taken and how they relate to your story. Loved your story. Dad was a carpenter/siding applicator and spent much of time in northern MN building some of the mining towns on the Iron Range. Im a holler girl and proud of it. One of my favorite smells would be walking in to the small elementary school where I went to school and the smells. Crow Holler girl. I was born and raised in Cambria County in Pa.I would like to find out about Elm Grove W.V. Us kids were shuffled off to the neighbor on Sunday and we would go to church with them. Amy, So loved your Holler story. These four million mountaineers of the South from West Virginia to northern Alabama form the body of what is perhaps the purest Old English blood to be found among English-speaking peoples. Harrison W V. Clay County. people were very much set in their own ways. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. It lives in the hearts and runs through the veins of all its natives. I thank God for my family who lived in a holler in Wyoming County. i grew up poor and had alot of heartbreaks that kids these days could not fatham. If you're looking to skip the ski slopes and hiking trails in favor of Colorado's strangest sights and most curious creations, this is where to start. I am a holler girl and so thankful for it. It is wonderful. View Website Open in Google Maps. No better feeling. Very well written. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. I too can feel the seasons in my soul! The pencil lead, chalk, crayons and the stuff they sprinkled on the floors before sweeping. View Website Open in Google Maps. YOU DONE A VERY GOOD JOB WITH THE PHOTOS AND THE STORIES A LOT OF THE PHOTOS I KNEW AND BROUGHT BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. Nobody could swing higher and jump farther when I was at the highest part of the forward swing. A biscuit, or cookie, or half a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. ), For a brief period in late 1966 and early 1967, the West Virginia Ordnance Works, better known to locals as the TNT Area, was reportedly visited bythe United States's coolest mythical creatures: the Mothman, a flying, insect-human hybridsaid to portend disaster. Took me down memory lane and Im still smiling. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. They were so happy when we got a television with a remote control so they did not have to change the channels as we had growing up. the crickets and frogs chatter late into the night singing their beautiful country songs. Some of us finished high school and became the dreaded wife and motheras society portrays it. Linda and Lester McCumbers have shared a love of homegrown music during more than 65 years of marriage. I am holler girl also. Thank You for sharing on Facebook. 2. The story features real-life lawyer and politician Daniel Webster fighting for the soul of a down-on-his-luck New Hampshire farmer who, in a moment of desperation, made a deal with the Devil. Deep in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, it was once a very booming place. 
I was only about 6 or 7 at that time, but I still remember pulling my gown over my knees to protect them from the heat on those hot summer mornings in the holler. During the last Ice Age, glaciers moving across the terrain had a planing effect on the land, dropping sediment that filled in any valleys, creating sprawling prairies and open, big skies. Ive always thought that theres no escape from the noise of car horns, heavy traffic, sirensall of which I hear more than I want to in this tiny town farm community that I live in now. I am a male born 1n 1937 on a Hill, not a Holler, overlooking the small town of Richwood, WV. One town has graciously allowed a tree to grow on its courthouse roof for more than a hundred years. Oh how Id love to go back for a day! I could have written it myself! May the Lord bless you as much as this story has blessed me. Deep in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, it was once a very booming place. Ive always wanted to live in a holler, ever since I was little. I absolutely loved it. I am not that far now and I keep thinking it is time to go home. Im trying to show my children the beauty of our Mountain state and to instill in them the lessons passed from generation to generation of mountain men and women. Id like to think the enchantment of this place carries on through years of being gone. If you know where to look, the Garden State offers stories far stranger than any Springsteen song or scene from The Sopranos. I was a holler born girl also. The museum calls itself the "National Museum of the Paranormal" and is full of eerie oddities. On Sept. 3, 1914, the Wheeling Intelligencer reported that several large stills, thousands of gallons of moonshine whiskey and beer had been destroyed in Buchanan County, Virginia which is only about 15 miles from Hatfield country in I am a holler girl too!!! It was down the road from the high school. Love it. IAM FROM PRICHARD WVA UP A HOLLER CALLED BLACK FORK FAR BACK AS YOU CAN GET NOW THAT MY MOM AND DAD ARE GONE I WOULD LOVE ONE MORE DAY UP THAT HOLLER OMG THE LOVE THAT CAME BACK READING THIS. Id like to think the enchantment of this place carries on through years of being gone. Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. he showed me a lot of the history there. Trains did the heavy lifting to coastal hubs including Bangor and Ellsworth, and by 1924, there was enough railroad mileage in Maine to get from Londons King's Cross station to Mosul, Iraq. Brought back a lot of memories, thanks. Lovely article. My parents were from McDowell Co. And we were all Holler boys & girls. Good thing I could hold my breath for a long time. This place is why I am who I am today. Wasnt a holler girl. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. Im a holler girl and am so happy that I am. I so enjoyed reading this story and wouldnt change my childhood for anything on earth. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. Amy, your words are as beautiful as you are and Im so grateful that I came across this today!! Could relate to a lot in this beautiful story, To this day I love simple things. Defined by its rivers and lush forests, this region in southern West Virginia has some of the most spectacular outdoor recreation. The smallest state in America is often the butt of jokes. Great memories. If you get excited about the feel of a shiver down your spine, you'll find a lot to love. Its nourishment for your soul. With dense forest cover, long history, and the shadowy hollows ("hollers," locally), they seem at times to be full of secrets. I have heard the stories all my life and remember stories like these. I reared my older two children in West Virginia and am now rearing my five adopted children here as well. Lightening bugs, frogs, crickets and all of their friends making a grand noise lulled us to sleep most nights. We played like one of the boys. We could go play for hours out there, with no fear of being taken by some freak. Thank you so much for the memories. After reading this story, I know that there are places here on earth where a person can get a little taste of what heaven must be like. Kristen Shupe, Jason Bailey, my sister Crissy, myself, and many others would all pick a yard to play in. in Marion County, My dad was a coal miner when I was young and my husband retired from Loveridge Coal Mines. And today, streets and signs suggest ominous origins with names like Ghost Lake and Shades of Death Road. It brought my childhood to the surface. (Read more. 2. The county built a strong economy when the coal industry was in its prime in the early 1900s, and housed at its peak over 100,000 residents. Ellison Hatfield succumbed to his injuries. Id like to think our pain washes away in the midst of those stormsbrings new meaning to the phrase Itll all come out in the wash.. We played in the dirt and we fought each other. Thank you, Dave Price, Brentwood TN [email protected] 615-373-0946. We didnt have many luxury items but we sure had love. Some have survived, while others have fallen by the wayside (R.I.P. My late wife Mary Jane Klatt was living in Kilsyth in 1944 when her father Henry Klatt was killed in the war. My mind is flooding with memories Thank you! Although I have been gone from WV for over 59 years my heart still belongs to WV. They are all gone now. And my heart to return home. We went through Kilsyth and stopped at the little church they had belonged to. From restricted rooftops to government storage facilities and underground tunnels, the city is filled with places that are off-limits to the average visitor. References [ edit] ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Take In Hollow, West Virginia This article about a location in Raleigh County, West Virginia is a stub. to the Frisbie Pie Company). Raised in Sangamaw (Sangamore) holler, Clay County West Virginia, I did not know that almost every name ended in e, or the fact that we were dirt poor yet we were some of the richest people on earth by having what mattered the most in life with family, love and helpful neighbors. (Read more. Therefore I have developed a long list of comebacks and over the years have embarrassed several people. James "Jimmy" Weekley has lived in Pigeonroost Hollow in West Virginia for 70 years. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history. I know. with rabbit ears. West Virginia thunder storms..they wash away the coal dust and cleanse our inner most being. 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I was only about 6 or 7 at that time, but I still remember pulling my gown over my knees to protect them from the heat on those hot summer mornings in the holler. During the last Ice Age, glaciers moving across the terrain had a planing effect on the land, dropping sediment that filled in any valleys, creating sprawling prairies and open, big skies. Ive always thought that theres no escape from the noise of car horns, heavy traffic, sirensall of which I hear more than I want to in this tiny town farm community that I live in now. I am a male born 1n 1937 on a Hill, not a Holler, overlooking the small town of Richwood, WV. One town has graciously allowed a tree to grow on its courthouse roof for more than a hundred years. Oh how Id love to go back for a day! I could have written it myself! May the Lord bless you as much as this story has blessed me. Deep in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, it was once a very booming place. Ive always wanted to live in a holler, ever since I was little. I absolutely loved it. I am not that far now and I keep thinking it is time to go home. Im trying to show my children the beauty of our Mountain state and to instill in them the lessons passed from generation to generation of mountain men and women. Id like to think the enchantment of this place carries on through years of being gone. If you know where to look, the Garden State offers stories far stranger than any Springsteen song or scene from The Sopranos. I was a holler born girl also. The museum calls itself the "National Museum of the Paranormal" and is full of eerie oddities. On Sept. 3, 1914, the Wheeling Intelligencer reported that several large stills, thousands of gallons of moonshine whiskey and beer had been destroyed in Buchanan County, Virginia which is only about 15 miles from Hatfield country in I am a holler girl too!!! It was down the road from the high school. Love it. IAM FROM PRICHARD WVA UP A HOLLER CALLED BLACK FORK FAR BACK AS YOU CAN GET NOW THAT MY MOM AND DAD ARE GONE I WOULD LOVE ONE MORE DAY UP THAT HOLLER OMG THE LOVE THAT CAME BACK READING THIS. Id like to think the enchantment of this place carries on through years of being gone. Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. he showed me a lot of the history there. Trains did the heavy lifting to coastal hubs including Bangor and Ellsworth, and by 1924, there was enough railroad mileage in Maine to get from Londons King's Cross station to Mosul, Iraq. Brought back a lot of memories, thanks. Lovely article. My parents were from McDowell Co. And we were all Holler boys & girls. Good thing I could hold my breath for a long time. This place is why I am who I am today. Wasnt a holler girl. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. Im a holler girl and am so happy that I am. I so enjoyed reading this story and wouldnt change my childhood for anything on earth. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore Americas wonders. Amy, your words are as beautiful as you are and Im so grateful that I came across this today!! Could relate to a lot in this beautiful story, To this day I love simple things. Defined by its rivers and lush forests, this region in southern West Virginia has some of the most spectacular outdoor recreation. The smallest state in America is often the butt of jokes. Great memories. If you get excited about the feel of a shiver down your spine, you'll find a lot to love. Its nourishment for your soul. With dense forest cover, long history, and the shadowy hollows ("hollers," locally), they seem at times to be full of secrets. I have heard the stories all my life and remember stories like these. I reared my older two children in West Virginia and am now rearing my five adopted children here as well. Lightening bugs, frogs, crickets and all of their friends making a grand noise lulled us to sleep most nights. We played like one of the boys. We could go play for hours out there, with no fear of being taken by some freak. Thank you so much for the memories. After reading this story, I know that there are places here on earth where a person can get a little taste of what heaven must be like. Kristen Shupe, Jason Bailey, my sister Crissy, myself, and many others would all pick a yard to play in. in Marion County, My dad was a coal miner when I was young and my husband retired from Loveridge Coal Mines. And today, streets and signs suggest ominous origins with names like Ghost Lake and Shades of Death Road. It brought my childhood to the surface. (Read more. 2. The county built a strong economy when the coal industry was in its prime in the early 1900s, and housed at its peak over 100,000 residents. Ellison Hatfield succumbed to his injuries. Id like to think our pain washes away in the midst of those stormsbrings new meaning to the phrase Itll all come out in the wash.. We played in the dirt and we fought each other. Thank you, Dave Price, Brentwood TN [email protected] 615-373-0946. We didnt have many luxury items but we sure had love. Some have survived, while others have fallen by the wayside (R.I.P. My late wife Mary Jane Klatt was living in Kilsyth in 1944 when her father Henry Klatt was killed in the war. My mind is flooding with memories Thank you! Although I have been gone from WV for over 59 years my heart still belongs to WV. They are all gone now. And my heart to return home. We went through Kilsyth and stopped at the little church they had belonged to. From restricted rooftops to government storage facilities and underground tunnels, the city is filled with places that are off-limits to the average visitor. References [ edit] ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Take In Hollow, West Virginia This article about a location in Raleigh County, West Virginia is a stub. to the Frisbie Pie Company). Raised in Sangamaw (Sangamore) holler, Clay County West Virginia, I did not know that almost every name ended in e, or the fact that we were dirt poor yet we were some of the richest people on earth by having what mattered the most in life with family, love and helpful neighbors. (Read more. Therefore I have developed a long list of comebacks and over the years have embarrassed several people. James "Jimmy" Weekley has lived in Pigeonroost Hollow in West Virginia for 70 years. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask. This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history. I know. with rabbit ears. West Virginia thunder storms..they wash away the coal dust and cleanse our inner most being. 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