I grew up in west liberty and then valley grove. I was raised up Cannelton Holler (Fayette County). Id like to think our pain washes away in the midst of those stormsbrings new meaning to the phrase Itll all come out in the wash.. Great memories as I read this, All of this belongs to each and everyone who lived up the Holler. Thank you so much . We search for rainbows and if we find one I always share the story of Gods promise with my children. What I would give if life was so simple, yet rich, now. Thats not in McDowell Co. Its in Fayette Co. on Packs Branch Rd. Thank YOU for sharing your wonderful experiences with us all. They called me the accident looking for a place to happen. This brought back so many memories,they are all good .This was so well written. We swam in our pool. 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. 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. 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. Old-time music is a large part of West Virginias heritage it is the folk music of the state. West Virginia is a place that goes with you no matter how far you stray. My Cousins lived in Handle Factory Holler, and I have always defined Holler as the valley between 2 mountains. Through the folklife program, Annie studied old-time fiddling under Doug Van Gundy for all of 2018. I too am a Hollar girl born in Acme W V up Cabin Creek You can take the girl out of West Virginia but you cant take West Virginia out of the girl!!!!!!! Today Im sure that would be considered some form of abuse (haha). I would jump off the top of the tall slide on the playground, climb trees and then jump down as it faster than climbing. 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. It was the homemade music. ! Annie had always wanted to learn the specific old-time music of her home, Greenbrier County. after reading this I relate to these descriptions of every day life. No better feeling. You took my heart right back home. United States West Virginia . And the smell of the seasons I understand that very well. It brought my childhood to the surface. I enjoyed the pictures also. Ba big part of my life was there. Today, they are classy, sexy, and a wonderful friend. Thanks for putting it on paper. 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. If only.. We are strong but gentle all at the same time. Took my 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. West Virginia Hollow Tales by Jordan Jr, John E., Like New Used, Free shippin. I was raised in a holler in Barbour County. It taught me how much the small things mean. 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. Its nourishment for your soul. Pictures of your home, the surrounding area, and the town would be nice to visually comprehend. I grew up in Cottle, West Virginia in Nicholas County. Your story put me right back in that tiny house I grew up in, that only seems tiny now. So Doug visited Mose weekly in a nursing home for the last year of Moses life. Long late nights in the Summer months..and OH, the wonderful smells of the Lilac Bushes and the Jonquil flowers that were spread all over the hills. Great ,loved it !! Singer-songwriter Tyler Childers is bringing bluegrass and his Appalachian roots to the mainstream. pop. I started seeing memories just running across my visonary tract!!! The definition of mean for me was totally different from the definition of mean these days. Ive moved away many times, but always end up coming back. From Hemphill, Orkney Holler ! Thanks for the article, every word is true. It took me back to my childhood, where everything was simple and plain and wonderful. Mom held several positions in the Auxiliary including 7th District President for 2 years. I wish I remembered the name of the holler we lived in. I hear my mother and father talking to one another and the joyful sounds of my brothers, sisters and I playing. Thanks for sharing, this is great! Usually everything tries to bloom too earlyeager for life.eager to start a new season. We learned respect, what giving your word meant and protection of family. And it turns out, Doug is one of the few people who is an expert in the music. 3 bds; 2 ba; 1,456 sqft - House for sale. :)), Oh, what a heart warming read. The immersive, online experience is the brainchild of West Virginia native Elaine McMillion. Twin Hollows Campground is located near Gilbert, West Virginia. 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.. I am a holler girl from mingo county, Lenore wva. Born a holler kid and proud of it. CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 30"Rabbit Tate lives in the shanty up the hollow. The fruit, which ripen in September and October, have a banana-mango, custard-like favor. Id beg my mom and dad to never move us from my home. It taught me how to live without everything money could buy. You folks have got it made. I still have one brother living in McDowell and another in Fayetteville. I dont want anything fancy. There is nothing simple left in this old world.Thank you! West Virginia Hollow Tales book. Born in Highcoal, Boone County, WV and raised at Rock Creek, Raleigh County, WV. I think we are so connected to the land here that we actually identify with the seasons internally and spiritually. just a turn dial. I really enjoyed every word. Love those old hills. 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!!! Brought back many memories. These girls may have worn feed sack dresses when they were young and never had expensive makeup; but their natural beauty shined. So is my brother and sister. Beautiful! That man is now my husband.but thats a whole other story. Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful photos and your memories. I have ONE Question..exactly where did or what does the name Holler Girl come from or exactly what is its meaning? Wouldnt trade my childhood for the world. I grew up in Salem Ohio, but went to Chester West Va frequently, with friends, Sue and Michelle(they are cousins) . Mose was one of the original Greenbrier Valley old-time music legends. It was a high tower, a fort, a castle, or a play house. Now live in Edmond holler in 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. Wonderful read, sometimes you are in such a big hurry to leave. Graduated form Big Creek High. I love going home but I also love being where I am now in the Florida panhandle. That was our version of mean. Thanks for sharing your story !! Did I hit my Mother? West Springfield. Sending you light, love, and laughter!! 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. Then a frost sets inand I watch to see if the green will survive. I grew up in a holler. In summer I remember those mid-day thunderstorms on an 80 degree day..and how I loved to play in the rain. I loved growing up in Fayette County, West Virginia. You have reminded me of several instances that I have forgotten about which most certainly will be included in my Lifetime Memoirs, that is almost completed. 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. It was still raining hard at 5:30 a.m. wh 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. I am holler girl also. Thank you for sharing your story. Grew up in Berwind and War in McDowell County and I recognize many of the photos. Im proud to be from the holler. Description Shipping and payments Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. cabin creek hollow, kanawha county I thought it was huge. Id like to think the enchantment of this place carries on through years of being gone. I get homesick all the time when I see photos or stop to think back to the good ole days. Brought back alot of memories growing up with 3 sisters and 2 brothers in Rivesville. Us kids were his remote when he was tired from working. This browser is no longer supported. CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. You took their glowy bulb off and stuck them on your fingers to make rings.or your neck to make a necklace.a small girl with big dreamswe were mountain princesses. Id tell my teachers at Craigsville Grade School how much they meant to me and how they influenced my life. I grew up in the little coal camp Red Jacket , Mingo County in the 50s and 60s. first time I visited Virginia, I started to realize why Rodger loved coming from there. Historically, within each county in West Virginia, and even sometimes each hollow, the styles of old-time changes. My mother worked as well as my dad and we shared in the responsibilities of raising younger siblings. Born and raised in Isaban, and lived on the McDowell County side of the creek. We used our imagination we made up games. So many of the things that you have mentioned was part of my growing up. Lots of ladies kill the deer themselves. 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. Its the best place to be from, but for me there were no career opportunities . Half of us are the dish washer. Thank you for such a well written story. Theres REALLY no place like home! I grew up in Akron Ohio and all of my life I heard Dad talke about retiring and moving back to his beloved W. Va. and just sitting on the porch and lookout over his beloved hills.. he finally lived to do that he lived for 11 months after he retired and moved back there..his last days he lived to sit in a wheelchair and look out over the mountains surrounding nursing home in Parkersburg..he is buried in Pine grove cemetary in Pike W.Va havin lived in Harrisburg.. buried near his Mother, Father. Our husbands can track the deer, kill the deer, and drag it home.and we can cook it. 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 My parents were born and raised in WV. You are a talented writer and your words made my soul smile!! I lived in Coalwood, WV through 5th grade where Mr. Im a holler girl and am so happy that I am. The changing of seasons was wonderful and we always found something to do no matter the weather. I went to Virginia Tech where a number of Coalwood boys wentLots of good memories! Oh how Id love to go back for a day! But we had a great Mom who took all five of us to Sharon to live!! Your stories are great nothing smells as good as fresh line-dried sheets and nothing makes your hair feel and look better than rainwater! Years later we were in Eastern Kentucky and decided to drive over and see her aunt and uncle Bill and Jo Crumb in Mt Hope. Ted! And as the song goes No matter where I roam , it will always be my home. Fayette co. Im a holler boy, still live in Pocahontas County. 1. 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. Always fascinated by these stories !! Hope, WV. 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.. 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. I am not a holler girl my Daddy West Virginia thunder storms..they wash away the coal dust and cleanse our inner most being. I was Tressa Conway Stokes. I ran the woods, picked berries to eat, and skinned my knees! 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 want to move to West Virginia because all of my life I have heard how beautiful it is there in the hills. 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 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. Name* Email* Phone. 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. 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. Grew up in Floyd County KY(Martin)..near WVA line..Iceplant Hollerwhen we moved to Dayton Ohio..I was bout 8..the kids at school would tease me and call me a Briarhopperwe would go home to Martin nearly every other weekend. A biscuit, or cookie, or half a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Even though I live in NC now, and dont get back as often as I would like due to life keeping me busy..I think about it often and it will always be home to me!! And I remember that my face felt wonerful in the mornings after I sometimes broke the ice in the wash pan to wash before breakfast. When it rained all the kids would head for house and the big puddle until the storm drain was able to handle the runoff and then we found something else to do. seems to be falling off the map. Preserving The Homemade Music Of West Virginia's Hollows West Virginia Public Broadcasting | By Caitlin Tan Always remember it took a Civil War for West Virginia to become a state and never forget our states motto, Montani semper liberi or Mountaineers are Always Free. I wish that the kids that are growing up now could also have the childhood experienceEnjoyed reading your story. Thank you so much for similar memories. Of course, my childhood and my stories occurred in McDowell Co, but people seem to like them just fine. We played tornado..which we both still remember very fondly to this day. dump them out later(wipe your eyes) and move forward. A time of being free of the problems of this world we live in today. I wrote this story to bring light to who we really are.intelligentcapableloving individuals who love where we live. I suppose you could compare those small leaks to life. ILLUSIONS, INC. (Entity #180678) is a business entity in registered with the Business Division of West Virginia Secretary of State (SOS). We gathered frog eggs and put them in coffee cans and werent afraid of getting warts as the old wives tale goes. 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 ! Pigeon Hollow, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Zillow has 6460 homes for sale in West Virginia. Of course now and then the older children got mean and started holding me undertil I came up sputtering and choking.but it was all in good fun. WONDERFUL MEMORIES! Born and raised in McDowell county will never forget my childhood there. 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