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Oliver Vermillion and Virginia’s Ordeal of Blood

In the 1820s, Oliver Vermillion was a wealthy livestock baron living in the Thompson’s Ford…

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Reuben Herndon: Murder and Virginia’s Ordeal of Blood

Reuben Herndon became one of the most infamous figures associated with Virginia’s “Ordeal of Blood.”…

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John Hatfield: Train Robber and Hatfield-McCoy Outlaw

The Hatfield-McCoy feud is one of the best-known episodes in Appalachian history, so famous that…

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Scott County’s Only Double Execution: Powers and Gibson

On February 6, 1885, thousands gathered in Estillville, Virginia, now known as Gate City, for…

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Code Duello: Duels and Deadly Affairs in Virginia

The term “Code Duello” refers to the formalized rules that once governed dueling, a practice…

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The Controversial Execution of Noah Fulton

The execution of Noah Fulton remains one of the more controversial and mysterious cases of…

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The Poisoned Wedding Feast in Scott County, Virginia

In May 1855, Emory and Henry College in Virginia hosted a grand wedding ceremony. The…

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The Poisoned Wedding Feast of Scott County

In May 1855, Emory and Henry College in Virginia hosted a grand wedding ceremony. The…

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George Robinette and His Collection of Curiosities

Around the turn of the 20th century, George W. Robinette became a notable figure in…

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The Murder of Dr. Isaac “Cam” Anderson of Gate City

Dr. Isaac “Cam” Anderson married Gate City beauty Mary Nelms in October 1901. The brother…

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Appalachian History explores the people, places, folklore, mysteries, and traditions that shaped the mountain South. From forgotten communities and historic crimes to legends passed down through generations, these stories preserve a region whose past is never very far away.

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