The phantom hitchhiker is a familiar guest on countless American roads (not even counting the global reports). This is a growing collection of ghostly hitchhikers and the lore surrounding them. The Phantom…
Tag: Appalachian
The Warlock House
There is an old house in a rural portion of Northeastern Tennessee. The manor house was once owned by a recluse, no one really knew him and he maintained his privacy. Gossips…
Two Brothers
One story from the Appalachian Mountains concerns two bothers, Brahm and Beau. All through their life, they fought, as many brothers do. Brahm grew up tall and strong, but Beau didn’t inherit…
Willow Church
There is only the foundation left of Willow Church in Northeastern Tennessee. This was a slave church during the era of the Civil War. During the war, the Union Army approached their…
Appalachian Riddle #1: The Marble Hall
There are many stigmas revolving around the Appalachian portions of our nation, however they are just that, stigmas. Here is a traditional Appalachian riddle: In marble halls, white as milk Lined…
Kings Mountain Memorial Tribute
I finally completed the tribute for Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital, demolished in 2008. I do have some paranormal photos and will use them for a separate presentation eventually.
Old Tom
There is a legend from Eastern Tennessee, that of “Old Tom.” Tom was said to be a lady’s man during the roaring 1920s. During the time, even in Appalachian regions, “speakeasys” and…
Who was Sammy Spangler?
In the Scott County area of Virginia, there lived a man who would certainly draw attention today. As far as it’s known, no such figure existed before or after him. He lived…
Clocklore
One of the more curious of Appalachian customs revolves around death customs. Primarily, why were clocks stopped when someone died? Why were mirrors covered? Here is some clocklore to satisfy curiosity. These…
Appalachian Native American- Strange Burial Customs
An Appalachian Historical Society (Scott County, Virginia) and their records of strange Native American burial customs and practices. Indian Burial