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weighing in at 60 lbs when he passed. Had to leave 1965, go north to work. Id like to think the enchantment of this place carries on through years of being gone. 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. These mountains nourish the soul. Ive moved away many times, but always end up coming back. 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. Deep in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, it was once a very booming place. I can step outside in late summer and literally smell fall.and as each leaf drops one by one.that fragrance intensifies.until late October or mid November.then I can smell the frost.the ice and the impending snow. Still live in Gilbert, W.va. and all this brought back memories of years gone by. And thank you Wayne Guindon, for sharing this Post with me. It was the kitchen music. We never had a swimming pool. Wonderful!! I see Wish Flowers blowing in the breeze from a time gone by, when my small fingers would pick them and blow them away to see how far they would travel praying my wish would come true. Come back next week.'. Off and on my entire life I have heard the phrase holler girl used in a derogatory way. 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. Zillow has 6460 homes for sale in West Virginia. 2018 Dewitz Photography, LLC | Eau Claire, Wis. | tel. Like you I also remember smells. I wish I could go back and relive those memories just like they were. It didnt scar me for life. Love for this state flows thru my veins and arteries. Its like you saw into my heart as you wrote. They spent a lot of time listening to Dougs old recordings of Mose. Hard workers, a love of God and people. When he graduated from WVU, we moved to the west coast. I was born in Kilsyth, WV (Fayette County) and grew up in Mt. I wish that the kids that are growing up now could also have the childhood experienceEnjoyed reading your story. after reading this I relate to these descriptions of every day life. Cant get enough stories about Family Love amidst humble and trying circumstances. 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. I want to live in a little town like Bud. Thank u this took me back to my childhood I live n fayetteville, WV n a place called Crow Holler it its beautiful here born n raised holler girl. I sure hope someday before I get too old that I can spend the last years of whatever I have left of my life in a holler or at least near to one. first time I visited Virginia, I started to realize why Rodger loved coming from there. We got feed sacks filled them with sand blocked the creek swam there. Love it. Id SAY A LOT OF PEOPLE WISHED HAD THE RAISINGS WE ALL HAD IN THE COAL FIELDS . I laughed when I read about the TV remote, which was us. eBay item number: 404110989404 Last updated on Jan 16, 2023 16:26:53 PST View all revisions Item specifics Condition: Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. When they are older and maybe decide to leave.. Love that place and I go back every chance I get. Coal is west virginia and my family had many miners. I am a holler girl too. Dunlow, West Virginia Dunlow is an unincorporated community in southern Wayne County, West Virginia, United States, on Twelvepole Creek. There's a new voice in the hollow. Worked hard. 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. I grew up in the little coal camp Red Jacket , Mingo County in the 50s and 60s. 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. My late wife Mary Jane Klatt was living in Kilsyth in 1944 when her father Henry Klatt was killed in the war. Theres a happiness and freedom in our hearts that will never leave and we can attribute that to our loving families and the mountains of West Virginia! So Doug visited Mose weekly in a nursing home for the last year of Moses life. Get directions, reviews and information for Hidden Hollow in undefined, WV. I love my town. Name* Email* Phone. I did get to live in West by God for two years.. Every one in Ohio always thought I was from W.Va. by my accent..NO but I sure wish I was.. I CAN REALLY RELATE TOTHE OLD SCHOOL RAISING. God bless you for putting in words the sights and sounds of the wonderful past for all holler people because we are a special breed!!! This story is part of theInside AppalachiaFolkways Reporting Project. I loved your story and the pictures. By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of . And as the song goes No matter where I roam , it will always be my home. Loved this! To Amy: It seems that I really know you by the way you have written your beautiful life story. I really enjoyed every word. Required fields are marked *. We are strong but gentle all at the same time. No place like home. Unlike Annie, Doug did not learn how to play old time until he was an adult. The notes are a bit more pronounced; one almost feels inclined to clap along. With simplicity comes nothing to confound. Thanks for a beautiful story. Yes I married young and I have four childrenanother assumption made by unknowing people.another meaning behind holler girlbut I am a clerk for the United States Postal Service.I am active in my church and I love my life. Pigeon Hollow is a physical feature (valley) in Greenbrier County. However, as it gains traction, some people think the uniqueness is lost. Hotels. I grew up in a holler. I am a holler girl and so thankful for it. Loved growing up in WV and no matter where I roamed to I have always called WV home and am proud to say I plan to live the rest of my years here. Anyway, once again, thank you for taking us all down memory lane in good ole McDowell Co and giving us a glimps of your life there. My family lived in Iaeger until 1958 when my father Lloyd Bottomly retired to SW Fl. To watch a storm roll in during the summerwhen the sky suddenly goes from bright and sunny to violently electric in one beat of your heart. I remember swimming in the creek and playing on the side of the hill and swinging on the Grapevines. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 9, 2025 than the day before. I wish my husband would of lived long enough for us to make our home there. Now that I am retired, wish I never left those Wild and Wonderful hills. These girls may have worn feed sack dresses when they were young and never had expensive makeup; but their natural beauty shined. I watch to see if the glimpse of new life will be blighted. 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. Brought back many memories. I was the neighborhood stilt maker no matter which neighborhood it was this year. Thanks for sharing, this is great! West Virginia's history has long been inebriated by moonshine folklore. When I was growing up every Saturday morning my Mama would fix homemade biscuits and gravy. Wasnt a holler girl. growing up i couldnt wait to leave those mountains,growin older i cant wait to go back. We had a very simple, peaceful life. Explore the rural communities of McDowell County, West Virginia through Hollow, an interactive documentary featuring the stories of over 30 residents who live there. Remembering Anthony Bourdain 1956-2018. . It made me who I am today and Im truly proud to have been brought up there! no remote. 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. Hollers are actually known as hollows, which makes them more common than you might think. Each image tells a different story of things I love. Would that we could somehow have simpler times in our later life!!! B and I tell stories about my childhood and encourage people to visit Tazewell County. Its nourishment for your soul. Thats it. We didnt have many luxury items but we sure had love. Thanks for writing about home! I felt the souls of my Mom, Pap, and Mommom with me as I read. Born a holler kid and proud of it. Located Onsite! When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, March 9, 2025, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 9, 2025, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead. Loved your story, you do know how to write. I attended 5 elementary schools, 2 junior highs and was fortunate enough to attend one high school. Kristen Shupe, Jason Bailey, my sister Crissy, myself, and many others would all pick a yard to play in. Sunday, August 17, 2003. Thank you so much . We just have our own way of life. Coon Rapids was still more country than city when we moved their summer of 1960 and we had the woods with a creek at the end of our street two houses down. My one desire is to return to those montains. Harrison W V. Clay County. 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. West Virginia is a place that goes with you no matter how far you stray. The changing of seasons was wonderful and we always found something to do no matter the weather. I was born in the family home, 72 years ago, In Chelyan, WV. Amy, your words are as beautiful as you are and Im so grateful that I came across this today!! Although mom moved us to Ohio when we were young, my heart still belongs to McDowell County WV. Blessings to you and your loved ones.Dazzling Dolly. My sister and I were mean on a totally different level. Love those old hills. We got in trouble for going farther from the house than we were suppose to. We would turn that dial until he seen what he wanted to watch. We were taught right from wrong. I can relate to it all. My daughter was raised in PA but I pray she learned those wonderful ways of a holler girl mom! We played in the dirt and we fought each other. Guess I was a coal camp girl. I have pretty much done without all my life, so I am not one to be picky with my dwellings. Our people may not be able to afford the most expensive jewelry but ours shone the brightest on those sweet summer nights. "Holler" to a West Virginian means a remote road or area. We teach them its ok to lose but to dust themselves off and keep moving forward. I enjoyed the pictures also. A reminder that soon summer will be gone. The little red-headed holler girl with freckles on her face and mischievous green eyes. What a beautiful story!! Of course, my childhood and my stories occurred in McDowell Co, but people seem to like them just fine. And thats part of the tradition, which is really exciting.. Lots of ladies kill the deer themselves. 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. You are a talented writer and your words made my soul smile!! 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. I am a hollar girl from Dille, wv (Clay County) I had a wonderful childhood. my husband tells story of how Pie got its name. I loved growing up in Fayette County, West Virginia. Established in 2002. That place is breed into every part of me. We used our imagination we made up games. We knew church was NOT the place to get silly. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story. Very nice story you have to share, Thank you! Brought back so many memories I loved it there but I cant go back everything changed. Wowwonderful! I am not a holler girl my Daddy Ghost Encounters Log Cabin 1766 December 8, 2019 Wish I could go back! I want to see this place boom once again..but even if it doesnt my heart will always belong to McDowell County WV. And so much more. Id visit Mrs. Riddle at the post office and take her an ice cream. For these folks and their loving hearts- I am truly thankful! Lovely article. Shopping. CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 30"Rabbit Tate lives in the shanty up the hollow. The smell of spearmint gum and the way my Mommy would whisper in my ear when I was misbehaving. Life is good. This was beautiful to read. In a West Virginia hollow, mountain music thrives. I went to school first grade at Iaeger, then Coalwood, and graduated at Northfork. I so enjoyed reading this story and wouldnt change my childhood for anything on earth. But we had a great Mom who took all five of us to Sharon to live!! May the Lord bless you as much as this story has blessed me. Later on into the night we would retire to our bedsand most are covered in handmade quilts and fresh crisp sheets. Theres a lot of drone in it and up bow accenting.. We had skinned knees and bee stings.suffered through our Mom rubbing our little wounds down with alcoholbut she always blew on it. We use to have to wipe the benches off before we sat down. We used to wash our hair in the rain when I was a kid.it leaves you with the softest hair ever and it smells like freshly line dried laundry. I am a holler girl from Monkey Holler, Mannington WV. Later the frogs join in with their deep croaks and I cant help but giggle thinking of my Dad singing, Froggy went a courtin and he did ride mmhmmm. Simplicity is in their lullabye as we softly fall asleep. Preserving The Homemade Music Of West Virginia's Hollows West Virginia Public Broadcasting | By Caitlin Tan Through the folklife program, Annie studied old-time fiddling under Doug Van Gundy for all of 2018. On a cool quiet summer evening. McDowell County? OH HOW IT LOOKED BACK BEFORE WE LEFT THERE. I was a holler born girl also. Im a holler girl and proud of it. I was fascinated by your story. I had a bunch of Gilliand cousins. We ran bare foot in the rain in Summer to. I was raised a holler girl too, but in Randolph Co.and still live not far from where I grew up. I love mountaineer football, follow the herd of marshall and keep tabs on whats going on there. We had barbies, power-wheels, sand boxes, and swimming pools. 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. Is Eaton Tunnel #21 Haunted? Loved your story. That big hug covered in black coal dirt. Oh Amy, Loved your story. We were on a corner with hills from two directions. I would sit on the front porch with Daddy and usually Papaw in my gown. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Humidity Forestwander It's not the heat, it's the humidity that'll get you. When we moved from there into the center of another small town(like a City to me), I really missed the freedom I had there. My favorite holler nameTin Can Holler, Mason, WV where my husband Gary was raised?? Its always a pleasure to read a story like this, detailing a time when the world was a whole different place than what it has become. Dad was a WWII Navy veteran and both spent much of their free time working with the VFW. 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. 3. I would run to meet him and he would always have a left over for me. Send. Us kids were his remote when he was tired from working. If people play this out in the world, it probably came from Mose Coffman. These mountains and their beauty allowed me to escape anything bad going on in my life!!! 2. Always fun. To where did you travel? I am a holler girl (Ben Creek, Gilbert Creek) Mingo County. Amy, So loved your Holler story. This brought back so many memories,they are all good .This was so well written. We are beautiful with rough edges. The junior high sat across the field from the high school so I got to make and keep lifelong friends one of my happiest memories was knowing that I would not change schools ever again. West Virginia thunder storms..they wash away the coal dust and cleanse our inner most being. No place!! I was born in Huntington, West Virginia in the late 50s. I thought I was his really special little girl. Ted! It was the local music. Today, they are classy, sexy, and a wonderful friend. Thats not in McDowell Co. Its in Fayette Co. on Packs Branch Rd. he showed me a lot of the history there. The warm night air wraps itself around your body like a blanket. Orkney holler is all grown up now. 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. We could go play for hours out there, with no fear of being taken by some freak. I have thoroughly enjoyed these pictures and story; both bring back memories of my childhood past. Her story is just a personal story not directed at any individual place in West Virginia. I get homesick all the time when I see photos or stop to think back to the good ole days. I think it is in Marshall County. This was a wonderful stroll down memory lane. Well yeah! I suspect it means people hollering across the mountain to each other, but not sure. 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. Thanks for giving me that feel-good feeling with tears in my eyes. Thanks for stirring up my mind to happier, more peaceful time in my life. 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. i grew up poor and had alot of heartbreaks that kids these days could not fatham. We made our own toys out of tree branches. Yellow Johnny Jump-Ups grew in clumps all across the hill, creating bright yellow patches among the Sagebrush. 2. I wish I could go back to that time for just one full day. Many recently celebrated its history on National Moonshine Day last month. Thanks for the article, every word is true. Worked and lived in Germany and Japan for more than 30 years. An Appalachian Holler in West Virginia - McDowell CountyThis is what we call a holler. I grew up in Salem Ohio, but went to Chester West Va frequently, with friends, Sue and Michelle(they are cousins) . Currently I am divesting myself in other states and preparing to move back to Almost Heaven. I grew up on a ridge top, Fork Ridge, but life was the same there as in the hollers of WV. 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. I am holler girl also. I would give a copy to all my friends. The mountains was our playground. It was so well written, I would love to have a printed copy!! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. We do not feel less-fortunate. Did I throw tantrums? 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. Although I have been gone from WV for over 59 years my heart still belongs to WV. Hollow - An Interactive Documentary Have YOU had to leave home to find opportunity? Mingo County. West Virginia ghost stories, legends, and haunts. As a result of TV shows and popular media, the entire country seems to be intoxicated by its history. Car sickness Forestwander Our scenery is beautiful but when you're driving our country roads, be careful not to get car sick. Historically, within each county in West Virginia, and even sometimes each hollow, the styles of old-time changes. Each image tells a different story of things I love. When I go back home to the holler I can still hear the sounds from my childhood. 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 | Grew up in Berwind and War in McDowell County and I recognize many of the photos. I only hope my children have an amazing childhood alsoand I wouldnt raise them anywhere else. We sleep peacefully in our small homes as God has provided all our needs. during each year with my sister and brother. I remember having Snake berry fight s with you and eating honeysuckles. This article brings back a lot of memories. Id sit on the big boulder across the road from where we lived and tell it all my secrets. This was so heartwarming.Very well done. I would like to find someone familiar with a green house there back in the early 50s. Read reviews from world's largest community for readers. Love this! Theres REALLY no place like home! This is awsome. No better feeling. seems to be falling off the map. We played like one of the boys. I really like it there. There is a subtle magic here that roots itself deep into its inhabitants. I loved your story. You reminded me of the smell of fresh baked biscuits and feeling safe when my dad came home and ate his dinner. I tried to raise my 9 children/step-children in nature whenever we had the chance and taught them right from wrong and responsibility for their actions from a very early age. And my heart to return home. I AM A HOLLER GIRL.No truer words written. Im 61 years old, and read this story with tears in my eyes. Her family had lived in a number of coal mining communities- Beaver, Scarbro, Oswald,, etc. I still work two days a week at our county Visitor Center and am presently doing a video each Thursday at 3PM on Tazewell Countys site Im Mz. Id tell my teachers at Craigsville Grade School how much they meant to me and how they influenced my life. Thanks for sharing this story. 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