I AM A HOLLER GIRL.No truer words written. I try to tell my grandkids about me growing up and how we use to play. The court in McDowell county sent Sid a subpoena on a tromp up charge and would not allow him to bring his firearm for protection. Simply beautiful! Very well written and just as I remembered it. As a result of TV shows and popular media, the entire country seems to be intoxicated by its history. This was like reading about my own childhood. Food. We swam in our pool. It belonged to My Aunt Birdie who is long since past but the kin folk take care of it! We learned respect, what giving your word meant and protection of family. I wrote this story to bring light to who we really are.intelligentcapableloving individuals who love where we live. Im a coal miners son from McDowell County! Harrison W V. Clay County. We never had a pool we had a creek to play in though. Some residents near new Fern Hollow Bridge concerned for safety due to new traffic rules By WPXI.com News Staff January 16, 2023 at 11:23 pm EST By WPXI.com News Staff January 16, 2023 at 11:23 pm EST This story is part of theInside AppalachiaFolkways Reporting Project. they are so real. Itll all be fine. You are a talented writer and your words made my soul smile!! (and dont want to know anything different now). There is nothing like our little world tucked away in those hills. Thanks for giving me that feel-good feeling with tears in my eyes. I cant play anything. But he would play for me, Doug says, and by the end of that he had figured out a tune that I really liked that he thought was simple enough for me to start on and he said, 'Ok. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. I was given up for adoption as a baby and then unwanted by the ones who adopted me !! ILLUSIONS, INC. (Entity #180678) is a business entity in registered with the Business Division of West Virginia Secretary of State (SOS). Never knew you were a holler girl or even what the term meant. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. I can still smell those biscuits and feel that hot plywood stinging my legs.but sitting in the sun felt so good when I first woke up. After we were done helping with the T.V. I attended 5 elementary schools, 2 junior highs and was fortunate enough to attend one high school. I experienced a lot of the things you described. You know if you re from McDowell County if you pronounce it Mac Dowell County. I too am a WV Holler Girl rom next door in Wyoming county. 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 ! Loved the stories .The remembrance of growing up in the holler.Thanks for the memories and may God bless you enough!!!! Mar 9, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts. One of my fondest memories is when my four siblings and I played in the BIG Rain Barrel with the neighbouring children. Have called WV home all my life. I took my dad to the Smokies once his comment was,They dont have a mountain here any prettier than Bradshaw Mountain. He was right! Took me down memory lane and Im still smiling. Her family had lived in a number of coal mining communities- Beaver, Scarbro, Oswald,, etc. 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 so much. Not having any water Davide Restivo 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. Ghost Encounters Log Cabin 1766 December 8, 2019 Ted! I grew up on a ridge top, Fork Ridge, but life was the same there as in the hollers of WV. We played tornado..which we both still remember very fondly to this day. worked for the Norfolk Western Railroad, but we lived in the coal camps and by the railroad tracks. A biscuit, or cookie, or half a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Likens was Principal. I have coal slate under the skin on my knee to this day to prove it.my sister does too. 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. If we wanted new toys dad would say you where the woodpile is and the tools go make something and make sure to cleanup and put everything away when you are done and before you go play. Thank you so much . We had to make out own games just like you said. The primary coordinates for Pigeon Hollow places it within the WV 24931 ZIP Code delivery area.. Maps, Driving Directions & Local Area Information When they are older and maybe decide to leave.. We do not feel less-fortunate. Guess I was a coal camp girl. Its hearing them call as spring approaches and appreciating the tranquility of lying in bed listening to them sing. I thank God for my family who lived in a holler in Wyoming County. We are beautiful with rough edges. i grew up poor and had alot of heartbreaks that kids these days could not fatham. Watching a Twins baseball game and sharing his bowl of popcorn washed down with either kool-aid or Bubble Up was one of my favorite things to do. I was raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN but share many of the same memories with you. We knew church was NOT the place to get silly. Worked hard. Well goodness, we didnt kill the poor bug, wed set them free after we got our glow in the dark jewelry and assumed theyd grow more. This place is why I am who I am today. 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. Come back next week.'. Born and raised in Isaban, and lived on the McDowell County side of the creek. Well, I've never really understood why that's a bad thing. 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. We had barbies, power-wheels, sand boxes, and swimming pools. Title [Boy, West Virginia "hollows"] Contributor Names Rogovin, Milton, 1909-2011, photographer . I love your story. Would that we could somehow have simpler times in our later life!!! i know now that it was not invein it made me the person i am today. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 9, 2025 than the day before. I tried to share it to Sharon Lesters page, but it wouldnt let me. Us kids were shuffled off to the neighbor on Sunday and we would go to church with them. I have been fortunate to visit many times 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. At the start of his apprenticeship Doug says he just watched Mose play. 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. Mingo County. I would run to meet him and he would always have a left over for me. I have been a million different places, and I now live in Alabama. There is a subtle magic here that roots itself deep into its inhabitants. 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. I was a Hollow girl also born and raised in Carswell hollow. Its not the same, but still home! I was literally taught that not everything was obtainable by the push of a button as my dad had a T.V. Find your adventure exploring the ghost stories and legends found among the mountains and hidden in the hollows. 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. If you look up.. the tallest trees bear the winds with every ounce of their ancient strength.the trees cover every inch of land in sight.and sway violently.they make our mountains seem to dance magically to the beat of the wind. Preserving The Homemade Music Of West Virginia's Hollows West Virginia Public Broadcasting | By Caitlin Tan Mary Jane passed away in 2011, her mother in 1996 and her sister Freeda in 2015. Absolutely not.my Mom would have whipped me. Off and on my entire life I have heard the phrase holler girl used in a derogatory way. I have heard the stories all my life and remember stories like these. Is Eaton Tunnel #21 Haunted? . Now live in Iowa. Over the years I have heard just about every derogatory remark that can be made about a place directed toward West Virginia. WONDERFUL MEMORIES! The church was locked but a neighbor noticed us and came over with a key and I was able to take a picture of Mary Jane holding the plaque on the steps of the church. 2. The majority of the time those little buds stand firm.a testimony to the people here. I thought I was his really special little girl. She even taught a beginner fiddle class at Augusta Heritage Center this past fall. We use to have to wipe the benches off before we sat down. Im from Clay County. You never know what you had. True Ghost Stories - West Virginia Ghosts Silver Gap Ghost near Oak Hill August 6, 2021 The Spirit that Stayed Around Buried Secrets The Shadow People Other Encounters One Night On Poca River December 16, 2019 When I was about 16 years old, I had a good friend of mine named. When Daddy came home the T.V. In late winter, I find myself waiting to see the first green bud..the first hint of green grass playing around the edges of dirt road that encircles my house. We lived in Summers County and I still feel at peace when we visit there. I dont want anything fancy. I begged God to take him he was so much in pain. Things were simple and easy. Moonshine is a rich part of the state's history both the legal and well, illegal, varieties. Close to wheeling. I am proud to be called Holler Girl. I am not a holler girl my Daddy 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. We sleep peacefully in our small homes as God has provided all our needs. Thanks. I wasnt raised in a holler, but on top of Bradshaw Mountain down Brushy Ridge. I love to stand barefooted in the grass with my children in tow.we hold our arms out and close our eyes.and the wind blows so hard against our bodies it feels as though we are flying. Did I hit my Mother? My one desire is to return to those montains. These sheltered valleys are a wonderful sight to take in when you are on those long drives, too. I miss my childhood. Twin Hollow Honors the memory of Alex and Grace Ellis, who grew up on this land. Summers are short there so we played double hard to make the most of it. I didnt grow up in the south, but Dad, from eastern Ky and Mom from middle Tenn did. Many recently celebrated its history on National Moonshine Day last month. I know this brought a lot of great memories back from my childhood even here in Michigan. It would usually be accomplished by pointing out to the talker that West Virginia did not have any problems until their family moved into our state. West Springfield. Garter snakes were common things, but still terrified me.I spent many an hour just revelling in the Sunshine and fresh air, with nothing to fear. You should have this article published!!! I cry whenever I hear that song.. Doug demonstrates the Greenbrier style by fiddling a tune called Jimmy Johnson. The chipper song is played using what Doug calls a shuffle and up-bow technique. The notes flow together seamlessly. West Virginia raised us also. 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. Im a Holler girl from Fayette county, WV. Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful photos and your memories. We werent much older than the kids we took care of so it could be challenging to keep track of them all but never lost a kid and kept them out of trouble. Thanks so much for saying it so eloquently. It features 30 grassy, full (17) or partial (13) hookup campsites that are big rig friendly. You can usually te. Arlington up Northfork Holler. Loved your story, you do know how to write. The pencil lead, chalk, crayons and the stuff they sprinkled on the floors before sweeping. Later on into the night we would retire to our bedsand most are covered in handmade quilts and fresh crisp sheets. Pigeon Hollow is a physical feature (valley) in Greenbrier County. The park provides free WiFi, allows pets, and has a dump station. My parents were born and raised in WV. Thanks for the escape from reality for just a moment in time, and taking me back to my roots. brought back so many memories. Didnt know if Id ever hear anyone tell about the lightning bug jewelry that brought this gal so much happiness way back 50 plus years ago. And the smell of the seasons I understand that very well. I am a holler girl (Ben Creek, Gilbert Creek) Mingo County. West Virginia Hollow Tales by Jordan Jr, John E., Like New Used, Free shippin. 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. 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. If only.. I married one (sixty years ago). I can hear those faint songs we sang in the spring when it was finally warm enough to go outside to playRing around the rosiespocket full of posiesashesasheswe all fall down! Picking flowers and trying to work it out just right so when you finished picking each petal off the boy you liked was sure to love youHe loves me, he loves me not. You decided if you had to pick every flower in sight.that boy was going to love you. No beeping horns, only the sound of a train in the distance..the window open and a warm breeze caressing your face. With simplicity comes nothing to confound. Her story is just a personal story not directed at any individual place in West Virginia. 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. Pigeon Hollow, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Its nourishment for your soul. When I was young we would make lightning bug jewelry. Those fragrances dance around the edges of our lives.we are accustomed to them..but ever aware of their sweet fragrance. In a sense my childhood ended at 9, as nothing was the same after that. I really enjoyed reading that .I was raised in a holler also and it sure brought back a lot of good memories. But we had a great Mom who took all five of us to Sharon to live!! Thanks for stirring up my mind to happier, more peaceful time in my life. I have included appropriate pictures for each subject matter in my Memoirs and I wish that you would have done the same in your story. Ilove this girl and her story I have never met her but I have her on facebook I feel like ive known her my whole life.. Im so thankful for all my memories, good and bad. To where did you travel? 6080 Hollow Hill Ln; Contact 6080 Hollow Hill Ln (571) 762-9777. The neighborhood kids, my sister, and I would all get together. To be thankful I was warm, and that I had a Mom and Dad who loved me. Coal is west virginia and my family had many miners. I was fascinated by your story. I grew up way out in the country in Nicholas County and enjoyed many of the same things that most of the people here in WV enjoyed. I went to Virginia Tech where a number of Coalwood boys wentLots of good memories! SXS Rentals Available Onsite Through Mountaintop Adventures! The Greenbrier Valley style, the upper reaches, were relatively isolated and so I think the fiddling stayed closer to how it was when it got over here, he said. 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. What a beautiful story!! B and I tell stories about my childhood and encourage people to visit Tazewell County. I was born in Huntington, West Virginia in the late 50s. Yellow Johnny Jump-Ups grew in clumps all across the hill, creating bright yellow patches among the Sagebrush. Wowwonderful! Amy Gentrys story of a Holler Girl is an apt tribute to the wonderful girls who lived in, and many who came out of, the coal mining camps and hollars. Thank you for bringing these memories back to me so vividly. Had most of the same experiences as a child. My mind is flooding with memories Thank you! Reading you story made me so homesick. I wish I could go back and relive those memories just like they were. Born and raised in McDowell county will never forget my childhood there. Very nice story you have to share, Thank you! Im proud to be from the holler. And although it has now gained the popularity of people from all over the world, hundreds of years ago it was isolated within Appalachian communities. I can walk outside during certain parts of the season, take a deep breath, and the scent of the wind floods into my body bringing images to my mind of days more peacefullike a picture album of long-lost dreams. To this day, I miss the mountains and all the wonderful times I had when staying with relatives every summer in WV. Ive moved away many times, but always end up coming back. I am a Holler Girl! Thanks to facebook. Our strong holler girl mothers raised us well. From Roderfield.and lived in Westchester Holler 30 years. I was raised in a holler in Barbour County. Thanks for sharing this story. was his. Thank you Amy for a beautiful story.<3. Our mountains are beautifultheyre rustic and unforgiving yet safe and guarding of us who live in these nooks, crannies, bottoms, and hills. This sure does brings stories like this back . I long to live in the country, and to me, this would be the place to live. 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. By, West Virginia Receives $83 million Opioid Settlement From Walgreens, Clogging in Lincoln County: Meeting Tosha, Columbus Washboard Company Produces Instruments Aimed To Meet Musicians Needs, Communion Wafers And Apple Butter Inspire Chefs Work At Lost Creek Farm, Cookies For A Nativity Fast: Recipe With Ancient History Makes Annual Appearance In Appalachia, Western North Carolina Barn Quilts Represent Community, History, New Book Explores History Of West Virginia Hot Dogs, Gospel Musician In Millstone, Kentucky Tries To Salvage Familys Flood-Ravaged Music Equipment, Six Years On, Researchers Studying Greenbrier County Flood Resiliency, Response Efforts. Each image tells a different story of things I love. I so enjoyed reading this story and wouldnt change my childhood for anything on earth. I really enjoyed your story very much. We know how to live if our washing machine breaks down.or the dishwasher goes out. I was born and lived in Kanawaha county and then we moved to Ohio. 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