Its these people who understand Common Sense and who exhibit Class !! with rabbit ears. Neither of my parents went with us. And my heart to return home. I think it is in Marshall County. Hope High School. 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. but he did live those last 11 months in peace.. Sunday, August 17, 2003. We may have got a little coal dust on us.but our Bibles never collected any dust. I tried to share it to Sharon Lesters page, but it wouldnt let me. I remember swimming in the creek and playing on the side of the hill and swinging on the Grapevines. I so enjoyed this. 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!! Im a holler girl and am so happy that I am. All of them accommodate slide out RVs of up to 50 feet in length. These mountains are so enormous yet we are so small in that breath-taking moment when you can see and hear the rain coming.and you wait to feel the first drop land on your face. I thank God for my family who lived in a holler in Wyoming County. I was literally taught that not everything was obtainable by the push of a button as my dad had a T.V. Father died in Berwind mine accident when I was 9 years old leaving my mother and 9 children to make ends meet as best we could. 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. We had skinned knees and bee stings.suffered through our Mom rubbing our little wounds down with alcoholbut she always blew on it. :)), Oh, what a heart warming read. I watch to see if the glimpse of new life will be blighted. I laughed when I read about the TV remote, which was us. These mountains nourish the soul. I have always been proud of growing up in The Hollers of West Virginia. Mose passed away in 1994, but 26 years later, Annie can have that connection to some of the original old-time musicians through Doug. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Im 61 years old, and read this story with tears in my eyes. 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. You are a talented writer and your words made my soul smile!! Chef Matt Welsch of the Vagabond Kitchen in Wheeling, West Virginia, has found creative ways to prepare the unique wild fruit over the years. Thanks for stirring up my mind to happier, more peaceful time in my life. 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. Born in Highcoal, Boone County, WV and raised at Rock Creek, Raleigh County, WV. 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 was born in Welch in 1952. You reminded me of the smell of fresh baked biscuits and feeling safe when my dad came home and ate his dinner. We were loved and had love in our hearts, respect for each other and freedom and pride for who we were and what we stood for. Hard workers, a love of God and people. Went to Chelyan and Cabin Creek, elementary, Chelyan Jr. High School, and Graduated from East Bank High School. 2. Amy, your words are as beautiful as you are and Im so grateful that I came across this today!! Find Best Western Hotels & Resorts nearby Sponsored. I enjoyed this to the fullest. I wish I could go back to that time for just one full day. My Mother taught me how to love and how to receive love. Wasnt a holler girl. Pictures of your home, the surrounding area, and the town would be nice to visually comprehend. Is Eaton Tunnel #21 Haunted? We were all quiet then so he could eat in peace. Message. Wow.your words are my story. There is a subtle magic here that roots itself deep into its inhabitants. You know if you re from McDowell County if you pronounce it Mac Dowell County. Each image tells a different story of things I love. worked for the Norfolk Western Railroad, but we lived in the coal camps and by the railroad tracks. 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. Love those old hills. I have been called a Holler girl by people who live 30 minutes away haha. I love you and kissed his cheek and between tears he said I know you do.Lord I love that man to this day and will remember him until my dying day.. Annie had always wanted to learn the specific old-time music of her home, Greenbrier County. He had TB when he was younger and had one lung so we did not play a lot of ball or other things that wore him out. I begged God to take him he was so much in pain. Brought back many memories. Brought back alot of memories growing up with 3 sisters and 2 brothers in Rivesville. It was a high tower, a fort, a castle, or a play house. When I look back now, I wish my children had grown up there. This is a wonderful piece of work! 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. Send. 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. grandson back there this summer, he is 16 and never seen a hollow. I remember having Snake berry fight s with you and eating honeysuckles. Still remember the well were I drew water. You folks have got it made. The Cole mines is a heck of a place to work.all we could do was pray that they come home at the end of there shift alive. My husband and I live in SC now, but our roots, came from being raised in almost heaven WV. Thank you to every one who has taken a moment to read or share my story. I was born in Huntington, West Virginia in the late 50s. Brought back a lot of memories, thanks. So Doug visited Mose weekly in a nursing home for the last year of Moses life. I have been a million different places, and I now live in Alabama. Thought we had it hard then, but wished I could call those times back. My Cousins lived in Handle Factory Holler, and I have always defined Holler as the valley between 2 mountains. Dad was Adjutant of the post they belonged to for a year or so. My sister and I were mean on a totally different level. Lightening bugs, frogs, crickets and all of their friends making a grand noise lulled us to sleep most nights. I love mountaineer football, follow the herd of marshall and keep tabs on whats going on there. We lived in Summers County and I still feel at peace when we visit there. We were taught of Jesus love and how to love one another. Thank you so much for the memories. I know. That place is breed into every part of me. Thank you for the memories. I miss my childhood. The good memories, the ones that never let you go! just a turn dial. 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! An Appalachian Holler in West Virginia - McDowell CountyThis is what we call a holler. Would that we could somehow have simpler times in our later life!!! Mar 9, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts. Our strong holler girl mothers raised us well. They called me the accident looking for a place to happen. We never had a pool we had a creek to play in though. Theres REALLY no place like home! I think the name was Dietricks Greenhouse. I have always been able to smell the seasonsthough it may seem strange to some. I still play in the rain with my kids today.sometimes the rain is so cold, even on an eighty degree day.it will hit your shoulders and trickle down your back and leave you with chills.almost as if winter breathed down your spine for a moment. I enjoyed reading this so much I grew up in Mercer County WV. I watched my grand father come home from work in his dirty work clothes and his car bight light fastened to his hat. Always fun. We cut our jeans off and made shorts and played bare-footed in the yard. CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. As a result of TV shows and popular media, the entire country seems to be intoxicated by its history. Sometimes we are so flooded with problems, small parts of our mind begin to give way and those tiny leaks occur as you lose your temper as you experience anxiety. I can so recall so much you said in your article and I cherish every word that was written. Slaughter Creek Hollow, was my home. Mingo County. Coming back home to Myrtle Beach, SC, where we live now he said maw maw I see now what you were talking about. i grew up poor and had alot of heartbreaks that kids these days could not fatham. 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. I had Mrs. Zick in 1st grade & 2 of the Cox families. The notes are a bit more pronounced; one almost feels inclined to clap along. Very well written and just as I remembered it. We were blessed to be mountain born and bred. To where did you travel? We spent chilly evenings raking leaves just to run and jump in them. 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. No beeping horns, only the sound of a train in the distance..the window open and a warm breeze caressing your face. Hills.Yes I am Shelby Mc Peak Meade and I dont regret a minuet of my upbringing . Growing up in the mountains is something I will never regret. They are all gone now. Lovely article. 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. Gas. I love going home but I also love being where I am now in the Florida panhandle. Your email address will not be published. Did I call people names? If I could reset the clock and start over again I wouldnt change a thing. It didnt scar me for life. My parents were from McDowell Co. And we were all Holler boys & girls. .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!! Thank you for sharing!!! Then a frost sets inand I watch to see if the green will survive. I no longer live in WV my son lives there and I visit there, I am a holler girl, an enjoyed this story! 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. Thats not in McDowell Co. Its in Fayette Co. on Packs Branch Rd. Never knew or had a REAL family. Beautiful writing about a beautiful State. When he graduated from WVU, we moved to the west coast. Enjoyed your story. That was just beautiful,I found my self going back in time. 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. Here are 10 of the most dangerous things West Virginia residents must face. I want you to come back and play this for me. Elaine McMillion, the project director for "Hollow," offers a taste of what's available at The New York Times today, so go read her piece. We got in trouble for going farther from the house than we were suppose to. The little red-headed holler girl with freckles on her face and mischievous green eyes. Thank you for such a well written story. I had wonderful hard-working parents (Im the oldest of seven children only 3 living and Im 82.) GOD BLESS YOU FOR AWAKENING ALL THESE OLD MEMORIES,,,WISH YOUD PUBLISH A BOOK,,ID SURELY BUY FIRST ONE ,,YOU SAY ALL THE THINGS WE FEEL BUT DONT HAVE THE TALENT TO PUT ON PAPER,,SO HOMESICK FOR WV AND HOPE TO TAKE ROADTRIP THERE IN SPRING,,BORN AND RAISED FAYETTE CO ,,NEAR HAWKS NEST ,THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE MEMORIES Currently I am divesting myself in other states and preparing to move back to Almost Heaven. What a memory! This has brought back all those precious memories from my childhood. Things were simple and easy. I have pretty much done without all my life, so I am not one to be picky with my dwellings. We made our own slip and slides from mining belts or old pool liners we made bubbles from dish detergent. Im a holler girl from Rivesville WV. I am a male born 1n 1937 on a Hill, not a Holler, overlooking the small town of Richwood, WV. One of my favorite smells would be walking in to the small elementary school where I went to school and the smells. We lived on a large piece of propertywith tons of Sagebrush and Cloverunkempt to the people who had lovely gardens, but to me was like living in a magical place. Sid Hatfield had shot and killed several of the thugs during the battle referred to as the Matewan Massacre. in Marion County, My dad was a coal miner when I was young and my husband retired from Loveridge Coal Mines. 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