You touched on so many, Amy, and my tears flowed like a river.Fortunately, after almost 30 yrs in PA, I moved back to WV and have the opportunity to relive all the memories of that childhood from the holler of Morris Creek near Montgomery. When some uncouth individual would make demeaning statements about West Virginia I have always defended our state. Thanks so much. West Virginia ghost stories, legends, and haunts. When I was little everyone would jokingly say the cause of the storm was that the devil was beating his wife! I was given up for adoption as a baby and then unwanted by the ones who adopted me !! Life is good. I enjoyed this so much and relived your childhood through it. They spent a lot of time listening to Dougs old recordings of Mose. Wouldnt trade my childhood for the world. We learned respect, what giving your word meant and protection of family. Reading all of these stories was so breath taking. (Guess they needed a kid to fit in with that generation). Pigeon Hollow, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Old-time music is a large part of West Virginias heritage it is the folk music of the state. Pictures of your home, the surrounding area, and the town would be nice to visually comprehend. Theres REALLY no place like home! Danny Reese ,I didnt even look at the name at first ,but thought that sounds familiar ,then checked the name and here it was my own sweet uncle Danny ! Hills.Yes I am Shelby Mc Peak Meade and I dont regret a minuet of my upbringing . My parents were from McDowell Co. And we were all Holler boys & girls. WONDERFUL MEMORIES! I didnt feel impoverished or low, I thought it was cool that Mommy put the pots out to catch the rain. We are fearless if need be, but yet know when to run. I miss my childhood. I sat on my daddys lap in the late evening in my gown after my bath and he rocked me and we sang hymns, later we sang them in church at the request of the congregation when I was 5 or 6. Mose had a distinct way of playing that sounded rough around the edges, but authentically West Virginian. I had wonderful hard-working parents (Im the oldest of seven children only 3 living and Im 82.) The first glance of white or pink on those Dogwood trees is like a baptism for the soul after long months of freezing weather and snow to your knees. Thank you to every one who has taken a moment to read or share my story. Ranson Hollows Ripley, WV Ranson Hollows holds rustic- chic weddings, baby/bridal showers, reunions, or any occassion you'd want to celebrate Mountain State- style. Ba big part of my life was there. I have ONE Question..exactly where did or what does the name Holler Girl come from or exactly what is its meaning? All the reasons you mention are the reasons why West Virginia is so special! Always fascinated by these stories !! Id give anything to go back to dancing in the rain, splashing in mud puddles, and chasing lightning bugs with my friends whom felt more like sisters!! For these folks and their loving hearts- I am truly thankful! Worked hard. Nobody could swing higher and jump farther when I was at the highest part of the forward swing. A reminder that soon summer will be gone. I was raised in VA, Tazewell County. That was our version of mean. Thinking about runnin and playing and getting a drink of water from the community dipper in the pail of water that hung on back porch. PublishedFebruary 21, 2020 at 1:35 PM EST, Credit Caitlin Tan / West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Inside Appalachia Co-Host/Folkways Reporter, ctan@wvpublic.org, 307-231-9865, @miss_ctan, West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thought we had it hard then, but wished I could call those times back. We know how to use a hammer and a screw driver then turn around and make a pot of cabbage rollsor a pan of cornbreadand I aint talking about from a box. It was laid out as a railroad town along the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1892. As autumn settles in God paints each leaf on every tree a beautiful fall hue.from browns and purples to orange and redno mortal man could come close to capturing what we see for a short period in late September to early November. It belonged to My Aunt Birdie who is long since past but the kin folk take care of it! B and I tell stories about my childhood and encourage people to visit Tazewell County. I have always been able to smell the seasonsthough it may seem strange to some. Thanks for the free trip home even if just by a memory. My Mother and sisters. She even taught a beginner fiddle class at Augusta Heritage Center this past fall. Went to Chelyan and Cabin Creek, elementary, Chelyan Jr. High School, and Graduated from East Bank High School. I tried to share it to Sharon Lesters page, but it wouldnt let me. I was born in Kilsyth, WV (Fayette County) and grew up in Mt. This is a wonderful piece of work! Mar 9, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts. Located Onsite! McDowell County, West Virginia is an extremely unique place. mountain people grow up different than everyone else. I didnt grow up in the holler but my granny lived there. This article brings back a lot of memories. Send. McDowell County? We gathered frog eggs and put them in coffee cans and werent afraid of getting warts as the old wives tale goes. Likens was Principal. CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. I grew up in Wyoming Co, Lived for a time in Red Jacket Coal #2, My dad was a coal miner, spent a lot of time on Turkey Creek with my grandparents. Enjoyed your story. Thanks for sharing, this is great! I love WV and always will. What hasnt changed and never will, are the people and their love of God, family and friends!! What memories flood my soul! I am a Holler Girl! Despite not swimming you couldnt get me out of the water and it worked out as I hung closer to shore watching the younger kids and having a great time. I grew up in a holler. Thank you for such a well written story. Thank you so much . I enjoyed the pictures also. Im a Holler girl from Fayette county, WV. We had a very simple, peaceful life. It was the kitchen music. JANET. Her family had lived in a number of coal mining communities- Beaver, Scarbro, Oswald,, etc. In this episode we take a look at Coffin Hollow and some of the history behind one of West Virginia's most well know ghost stories. How is that happiness can be found in simplicity? I love reading each and every comment and hearing your stories as well. Historically, within each county in West Virginia, and even sometimes each hollow, the styles of old-time changes. Although I have been gone from WV for over 59 years my heart still belongs to WV. Those leaks can be patched up later. We were poor as dirt but didnt even realize it at the time because how she raised us gave us the character, pride and the will to persevere and achieve success. My best friends son at the age of twenty four was killed in a mine explosive when he was found he was right at the opening of the mines. Us kids were his remote when he was tired from working. Twin Hollow Honors the memory of Alex and Grace Ellis, who grew up on this land. This was an absolutely beautiful story of growing up in West Virginia. This newer tunnel, circa 1963, is along the West Virginia Rail-Trail. It leaves a sore spot in the soul of many former residents. Mose was one of the original Greenbrier Valley old-time music legends. If only.. Lived up 24 holler growing up. Come back next week.'. Absolutely wonderful, so enjoyed reading, I am a redheaded holler girl also with many memories that will always remain close to my heart, West Virginia will always be my home those hills are a place of beauty. Now I have 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter and get to watch my kids pass on everything we gave them and more. Read more Previous page Print length 262 pages This was so heartwarming.Very well done. Love those old hills. I enjoyed reading this so much I grew up in Mercer County WV. Its hearing them call as spring approaches and appreciating the tranquility of lying in bed listening to them sing. Also, West Virginia College. I so enjoyed reading this story and wouldnt change my childhood for anything on earth. They are all gone now. loved this. In a special report exploring folkways traditions, as part of theInside Appalachia Folkways Project, Caitlin Tan explores the master-apprentice relationship in the old-time music community. I no longer live in WV my son lives there and I visit there, I am a holler girl, an enjoyed this story! I was born in Welch, WV and raised in Iaeger, WVnothing like the errors from where I was raised..we had great times with many great memories!! Thanks. Born and raised in McDowell county will never forget my childhood there. Thank you for the memories. At the start of his apprenticeship Doug says he just watched Mose play. I was a holler born girl also. Caught lightening bugs wore a lot of that jewelry. 6080 Hollow Hill Ln; Contact 6080 Hollow Hill Ln (571) 762-9777. Had to leave 1965, go north to work. Humidity Forestwander It's not the heat, it's the humidity that'll get you. "Holler" to a West Virginian means a remote road or area. We combine pure spring water with fresh local ingredients to craft one of a kind small batch spirits. We played like one of the boys. Moonshine is a rich part of the state's history both the legal and well, illegal, varieties. Therefore I have developed a long list of comebacks and over the years have embarrassed several people. This is Book II of DARKENED: The West Virginia Vampire Series by Gary Lee Vincent. All the nostalgia is sweet but it doesnt tell the Others story of what it is to grow up as a raggedy coal camp kid who would not have survived and even later thrived because someone fed them (physically and spiritually), sheltered them -even if it meant standing up to mean drunks and showed them what a healthy family could look like. We know how to tell our children to get over themselves and not coddle them every time life doesnt go their way. I really enjoyed every word. I was a Hollow girl also born and raised in Carswell hollow. This was beautiful to read. She learned to fiddle over 20 years ago, but she says learning the specific Greenbrier style is a way for her to feel more connected to her home, as she grew up on a farm in the grassy valley of Greenbrier. The neighborhood kids, my sister, and I would all get together. Cant get enough stories about Family Love amidst humble and trying circumstances. We werent born there but visited every summer. I was born and raised in Crumpler Holler, best childhood any one could ever have, so many great memories. Thank You for sharing on Facebook. I live in the middle of Ohio, so Im not very far away from . Id beg my mom and dad to never move us from my home. 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. https://www.quizup.com/en/topics/logos/2014/7?scope=region&country=WV&player_id=378853985576415972&banner=lb:logos:US:WV:month:7:2014:9&position=9&source=share. Our little home had a few leaks in the roof when it rained but some of my best memories were seeing my Mommy put out pots and bowls to catch the leaks. There is no place like home..grew up in Fayette County (minden).small coal mine campwerent rich by far but those were the best years..try to get back as often as possible, that was a beautiful story ..sounds like my life here in the blue ridge mountains of Westren N.C. I really enjoyed your story very much. The registered business office is at #5 Hollow Rd, Caretta, WV 24821. Its nourishment for your soul. We just have our own way of life. Im looking to rent a house, but Im on fixed income for the time being, and can only afford something with rent around $300.00. By John Hayes, Post-Gazette Staff Writer. :)), Oh, what a heart warming read. No amount of fabric softener or laundry detergent can hold a candle to the scent of wild honeysuckle, lavender, and roses that grow wildly and entangle themselves on the corners of the fence. The notes are a bit more pronounced; one almost feels inclined to clap along. I watch to see if the glimpse of new life will be blighted. Race track near there was fun. There is nothing like our little world tucked away in those hills. I was born in Charleston, Even and raised in Kayford coal field country,Kanawha County! After I read this, it makes me want to just pack up and move there, this minute. dump them out later(wipe your eyes) and move forward. This is awsome. My mother, father, and some of my brothers and sisters are gone now but the stories of the sweet memories will always live on and be passed from generation to generation. I love going home but I also love being where I am now in the Florida panhandle. Thank you for taking me back to the good old days. We were taught right from wrong. When Daddy came home the T.V. It made me appreciate things in life. Required fields are marked *. You reminded me of the smell of fresh baked biscuits and feeling safe when my dad came home and ate his dinner. This was like reading about my own childhood. Many of us have college degrees, are nurses, teachers, preachers and well-educated women. I did not grow up on a holler, but I lived for over 24 years in McDowell Co. My name was first Barbara Brown and I taught at Iaeger int. We swam in our pool. Today, they are classy, sexy, and a wonderful friend. Thanks for writing about home! Thanks for the memories. I have taught all of them to play in the dirt, run in the rain, jump in the leaves and to make snow angels in the winter. Attended a one room school through eighth grade and then walked a mile to catch a school bus and rode twenty miles to Iaeger High School. I do wish my parents did not have to work so hard. I watched my grand father come home from work in his dirty work clothes and his car bight light fastened to his hat. Id visit Mrs. Riddle at the post office and take her an ice cream. I can relate to it all. No beeping horns, only the sound of a train in the distance..the window open and a warm breeze caressing your face. Beautiful! We stand firm even though our small corner of the worldour tiny county. Loved your story, you do know how to write. My family lived in Iaeger until 1958 when my father Lloyd Bottomly retired to SW Fl. Yellow Johnny Jump-Ups grew in clumps all across the hill, creating bright yellow patches among the Sagebrush. Theres a lot of drone in it and up bow accenting.. Im a holler girl , too. We were taught of Jesus love and how to love one another. We played tornado..which we both still remember very fondly to this day. I love you Dad still to this day and he always knew how deeply I loved him.. despite my step monster he marriednot allowing us to hug him or kiss his cheeks. It taught me how to live without everything money could buy. You took my heart right back home. We didnt have much, but we had parents who loved us very much, there was food on the table and clothes on our backs, shoes on our feet. West Virginia's history has long been inebriated by moonshine folklore. Did I call people names? Although mom moved us to Ohio when we were young, my heart still belongs to McDowell County WV. I wish I could go back and relive those memories just like they were. Im a coal miners son from McDowell County! Loved this! We went through Kilsyth and stopped at the little church they had belonged to. Im not a Holler Girl, but came from a small town where we lived on the last street going up the hill towards the only Highway into the town at the time. Logan County, Man West Virginia: Regardless where I am, Home is West Virginia.Wouldnt change anything about my childhood, I was born in welch, grew up in Coal Mountain WV.The way you said the things, hit home in so many ways.I left in 82 gone to NC stayed 10yrs came back in 91, Im a coal hollow boy, will be til the day They plant me under the old oak tree, Love WV. Description Shipping and payments Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Sunday, August 17, 2003. I went to Virginia Tech where a number of Coalwood boys wentLots of good memories! We were blessed to be mountain born and bred. I am a holler girlLogan County, WV. We could go play for hours out there, with no fear of being taken by some freak. When they are older and maybe decide to leave.. However, as it gains traction, some people think the uniqueness is lost. We were all quiet then so he could eat in peace. Sid was the only law enforcement officer in the state of WV to stand by the coal miners when the Baldwin thugs and Tom Felts crew of criminals were assaulting and harassing the coal miners in the southern part of West Virginia. Preserving The Homemade Music Of West Virginia's Hollows West Virginia Public Broadcasting | By Caitlin Tan We were wealthy in the best way ,we had Mom,Dad,sisters and brother.We were free ,We would spend our days up in the hills playing ,from morning till dinner time.Its where my fondest memories are. Im so thankful for all my memories, good and bad. Remembering Anthony Bourdain 1956-2018. . Some one above asked what exactly did the term holler girl meanwell most people use it as a derogatory term..they think it means small minded and back woods..simple. Im 61 years old, and read this story with tears in my eyes. I AM A HOLLER GIRL.No truer words written. And my sister and I were raised the WV way. I get homesick all the time when I see photos or stop to think back to the good ole days. 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. SXS Rentals Available Onsite Through Mountaintop Adventures! i remember praying to god asking him why my life was so hard as a kid, why does my mom struggle so much to survie this place, we are good godfearin people. . I am a holler girl from Monkey Holler, Mannington WV. Virginia. Wow Amy thats awesome I couldnt go to sleep until I read. This is what we are made from. Chef Matt Welsch of the Vagabond Kitchen in Wheeling, West Virginia, has found creative ways to prepare the unique wild fruit over the years. We do need to be proud of who we are and most of all where we came from. She worked with a team of designers, programmers, journalists, filmmakers and community members to combine . .told my Mamaw what the kids were calling meshe said : well, reckon you can tell them fellers you can wipe your butt on a buckeye, but not on a briar! Loved my upbringing in the hollers!! To a house in a hollow on Patrick Rd. #hollorgirl I had a bunch of Gilliand cousins. In an effort to help preserve traditional Appalachian practices, the West Virginia Humanities Council started a Folklife Apprentice Program, which pairs a master of a craft with a budding artist, to help preserve traditional Appalachian practices. The rush of the water over my head as I dunked down to the bottom was an awesome feeling. Growing Up in the Coal Filled Hollows of West Virginia 01 Apr 2014 Travis Dewitz Personal Photography Projects 154 Comments Guest post by Amy Gentry "Holler Girl" Off and on my entire life I have heard the phrase "holler girl" used in a derogatory way. Im a holler girl and proud of it. CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 30"Rabbit Tate lives in the shanty up the hollow. No place like home. United States West Virginia . My favorite holler nameTin Can Holler, Mason, WV where my husband Gary was raised?? I wish my husband would of lived long enough for us to make our home there. We cut our jeans off and made shorts and played bare-footed in the yard. Not one person was ever charged for killing this Law Enforcement Officer in spite of the fact there were several eye witnesses. Swinging from vines near the creek, getting wet when you accidently slipped off the rope! I loved your story and the pictures. . My one desire is to return to those montains. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I ran the woods, picked berries to eat, and skinned my knees! Mary Jane passed away in 2011, her mother in 1996 and her sister Freeda in 2015. That's what makes the video from this couple such an amazing watch. You took me back some years ago. I remember having Snake berry fight s with you and eating honeysuckles. . I aint no girlbut Im from the holler! We had barbies, power-wheels, sand boxes, and swimming pools. 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Great family and friends with good food and spectacular views in all four seasons!! I want to live in a little town like Bud. I am a holler girl from mingo county, Lenore wva. May the Lord bless you as much as this story has blessed me. Ive told that one with negative responses from my listeners before to a non- holler person. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Id buy penny candy from Mr. Shaffer at the store next door to our house. No place!! As a result of TV shows and popular media, the entire country seems to be intoxicated by its history. $125,000. I hope this place is so instilled in their very being that they feel called to come back and make a small difference in the community that built them, myself, my parents, their parents, and so forth. In a West Virginia hollow, mountain music thrives. That place is breed into every part of me. My sister and I were mean on a totally different level. Orkney holler is all grown up now. If you have never hung sheets on a clothesline to dry, then put them on your bed that night.you dont know what you are missing. And so much more. We lived in Summers County and I still feel at peace when we visit there. Brought back so many great memories. I grew up in a holler, and now raising or have raised, my kids in the holler here in Cabell County. I was thrown off numerous docks and boats and told to sink or swim I sank and someone would finally figure it out and jump in to rescue me. Did I hit my Mother? Our starry nights shine down upon us as we sleep in the valleys beneath towering mountains like millions of angels peering down in watch. Still visit Mannington when I can but still live in WV. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He says it is the foundation for a lot of sounds today. I am a male born 1n 1937 on a Hill, not a Holler, overlooking the small town of Richwood, WV. Hope, WV. We made our own toys out of tree branches. Later on into the night we would retire to our bedsand most are covered in handmade quilts and fresh crisp sheets. I loved this it brought back so many good memories!!! Our husbands can track the deer, kill the deer, and drag it home.and we can cook it. . We'll talk about the tim. Love that place and I go back every chance I get. I loved growing up in Fayette County, West Virginia. These girls may have worn feed sack dresses when they were young and never had expensive makeup; but their natural beauty shined. 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. I would give a copy to all my friends. Hotels. Dark Hollows of West Virginia Paperback - October 23, 2021 by Mack Samples (Author) 3 ratings Paperback $14.95 10 Used from $3.24 11 New from $10.00 Henry David Thoreau once wrote that "most men live lives of quiet desperation." Scholars say Thoreau drew this conclusion based on the people he observed in his native northeastern United States. Graduated form Big Creek High. Lol. Oh how Id love to go back for a day! But when he plays the same song in Pocahontas County style there is noticeable embellishments. just a turn dial. We didnt have many luxury items but we sure had love. I too am a WV Holler Girl rom next door in Wyoming county. Guess I was a coal camp girl. In summer I remember those mid-day thunderstorms on an 80 degree day..and how I loved to play in the rain. In the fall of 2017, on their way to a shoot in West Virginia, the Parts Unknown crew made a pit stop in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Thats not in McDowell Co. Its in Fayette Co. on Packs Branch Rd. 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