If only.. Wildflower hikes. 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!! Swinging from vines near the creek, getting wet when you accidently slipped off the rope! I long to live in the country, and to me, this would be the place to live. There arent any mansions In a holler. I loved growing up in Fayette County, West Virginia. Like you I also remember smells. weighing in at 60 lbs when he passed. I am a West Virginia native also and I can relate to this . We just have our own way of life. You never know what you had. Because if you live to be a hundred years old, you will never have a finer meal than one served up in an Eastern Kentucky holler. This is a West Virginia holler to be more specific. You dont even have to say a word, you just have to be there. Definition of a WV Holler Grandma's farm is at the mouth of a holler. We made our own slip and slides from mining belts or old pool liners we made bubbles from dish detergent. Beautiful and I am to a holler girl born and raised in bulldog holler in premier west Virginia. Harrison W V. Clay County. Ba big part of my life was there. 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. We went through Kilsyth and stopped at the little church they had belonged to. If your neighbor slides out of the road in the winter snow, or if he gets stuck in the mud, then you try to push him out. Our mountains are beautifultheyre rustic and unforgiving yet safe and guarding of us who live in these nooks, crannies, bottoms, and hills. Why do they call it a holler in West Virginia? Its the best place to be from, but for me there were no career opportunities . We got feed sacks filled them with sand blocked the creek swam there. 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. . When I was little everyone would jokingly say the cause of the storm was that the devil was beating his wife! If anyone invites you to have a meal at their tableaccept their offer quickly. I was fascinated by your story. 2018 Dewitz Photography, LLC | Eau Claire, Wis. | tel. Sid Hatfield had shot and killed several of the thugs during the battle referred to as the Matewan Massacre. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. And you can count on them. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!!! I was born and lived in Kanawaha county and then we moved to Ohio. West Virginia thunder storms..they wash away the coal dust and cleanse our inner most being. I am also a hollow girl and proud of it! I truly enjoyed the story! Your email address will not be published. And my heart to return home. A biscuit, or cookie, or half a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Your story brought back lots of fond memories. We are fearless if need be, but yet know when to run. The most notable feature in the state is the mountainous terrain with rolling hills which attract a variety of outdoor activities including mountain biking and . 9. i remember praying to god asking him why my life was so hard as a kid, why does my mom struggle so much to survie this place, we are good godfearin people. A person once told me that a holler is an Appalachian derivation of "hollow" land between two mountains where people generally live. I was born in Charleston, Even and raised in Kayford coal field country,Kanawha County! We cut our jeans off and made shorts and played bare-footed in the yard. So is my brother and sister. Thats it. Its not the same, but still home! Most hollers follow a creek between hills or mountains, and there's a head and a mouth to the holler- it's best to know which is which so you can get out! I remember having Snake berry fight s with you and eating honeysuckles. 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. Later on into the night we would retire to our bedsand most are covered in handmade quilts and fresh crisp sheets. I lived in Davy, but spent lots of time at my grandparents in Helena, then Asco. For these folks and their loving hearts- I am truly thankful! Growing up there made me the person I am and I would have no other way. Mary Jane passed away in 2011, her mother in 1996 and her sister Freeda in 2015. I was born and raised in Crumpler Holler, best childhood any one could ever have, so many great memories. 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. i am a 3rd generation coal miner in eastern ky knox and bell co ky ,,had good parents and great career in coal mining for 40yrs,,a pleasure to know the hundreds of sur and deep miners over the years,,my mother was a bishop ,,she was raised up in a coal mine camp in bell jellico bell coky. I am not that far now and I keep thinking it is time to go home. B and I tell stories about my childhood and encourage people to visit Tazewell County. !Randy and Dena KeyJohn NielsonR. This brought back so many wonderful memories to me. Im a holler girl , too. It's best not to loiter or outstay your welcome, although most of these people would give a stranger the shirt off their backs!This is a REAL Appalachian Holler! THANKS. A holler is generally very sparsely populated because thats the way we like it. 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. Its like you saw into my heart as you wrote. 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 definition of mean for me was totally different from the definition of mean these days. I really liked this! Us kids were his remote when he was tired from working. And not just to save your own house, but to also save all the other houses in the holler. Thank you so much . What is the meaning of holler Pollack? We played in the dirt and we fought each other. It made me who I am today and Im truly proud to have been brought up there! I still have one brother living in McDowell and another in Fayetteville. Required fields are marked *. Only 1.5 hours from Huntington (bigger city with good food) 7. A holler takes you to the place where you have always been loved and where youll always be welcome. To be thankful I was warm, and that I had a Mom and Dad who loved me. WONDERFUL MEMORIES! 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. Janice, Thanks for sharing such blissful memories. If someone in the neighborhood dies, you get to their house quickly with huge boxes of food. I thank God for my family who lived in a holler in Wyoming County. I didnt grow up in the holler but my granny lived there. Thank you Amy, for this wonderful article which really tells exactly how hollow life is. Half of us are the dish washer. I was one of the many that moved away but the mountains called me home. And theres not a great distance between where Ive lived for nearly 60 years and my childhood home. I would run to meet him and he would always have a left over for me. I am not a holler girl my Daddy I am a male born 1n 1937 on a Hill, not a Holler, overlooking the small town of Richwood, WV. Some have chickens and cows and goats and a couple of horses. In 1948, my Dad built a 3 Bedroom home on an adjacent property as our final home. We were all quiet then so he could eat in peace. 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. And my sister and I were raised the WV way. It's "Feel Good Friday" and I want to share something with you. I try to tell my grandkids about me growing up and how we use to play. Reading you story made me so homesick. Thanks for sharing this story. It is wonderful. 1. Thanks for stirring up my mind to happier, more peaceful time in my life. Had most of the same experiences as a child. Us kids were shuffled off to the neighbor on Sunday and we would go to church with them. Thanks for a beautiful story. I suppose you could compare those small leaks to life. Worked and lived in Germany and Japan for more than 30 years. Thanks so much. Thanks for sharing. But we had a great Mom who took all five of us to Sharon to live!! I love reading each and every comment and hearing your stories as well. I never learned how to swim despite growing up in the Land of 10,000 lakes. What city is odd WV close to? They fought for what was right; and seldom let anyone sway them otherwise. Although other folks may not have any idea what you mean when you reminisce about your favorite crick, true West Virginians always will! I remember those hot summer evenings heading to church. (Guess they needed a kid to fit in with that generation). We played like one of the boys. Hope maybe I can get there soon and see this great place written about in this great story. And if you didnt, youll be able to see how the luckiest of us were raised up. I am a holler girl too. I wish that the kids that are growing up now could also have the childhood experienceEnjoyed reading your story. Even if you don't "live up a holler," you definitely know what one is. Thats just common courtesy. This article brings back a lot of memories. Dad was a carpenter/siding applicator and spent much of time in northern MN building some of the mining towns on the Iron Range. 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. Took me down memory lane and Im still smiling. I grew up in a holler. Now live in Edmond holler in Remembering, waiting for dad to come walking up the holler with his dinner bucket in his hand. I ran the woods, picked berries to eat, and skinned my knees! 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. Theres a lot more to be said about an Eastern Kentucky holler, but if I dont tell you another thing, you need to know that a holler is more than a narrow isolated lane that runs between the hills. Well writtenI took a step by in time. We know how to live if our washing machine breaks down.or the dishwasher goes out. I love my town. Thanks for the memories. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi, I'm GinnyCreator-in-Chief here at Marshmallow Ranch. Oh Amy, Loved your story. It made me appreciate things in life. Although I have been gone from WV for over 59 years my heart still belongs to WV. Of course, my childhood and my stories occurred in McDowell Co, but people seem to like them just fine. We often talk about the hills of WV where my roots run deep. You should have this article published!!! They are all gone now. . Your wonderful descriptive words brought back so many good memories for methough I came from a VERY dysfunctional home, my way to escape was to go out to play amongst the bushes and flowers .with the butterflies and the bees. I went to school first grade at Iaeger, then Coalwood, and graduated at Northfork. 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. Born and raised in Isaban, and lived on the McDowell County side of the creek. If you live in a holler, you get recognition every day. Reminesence of a wonderful childhood. Wow.your words are my story. Im a holler girl..Seminole W.V. West Virginia is the 10th-smallest state by area and ranks as the 12th-least populous state, with a population . Its all waiting for you this summer in Almost Heaven. You can live in a holler and still holler at someone but that's a story for another day.Thanks to our patrons!! I was born in Kilsyth, WV (Fayette County) and grew up in Mt. 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. the very best memories I have are within the mountains and hollers of home. In fact, most houses in a holler are modest ones. I hear my mother and father talking to one another and the joyful sounds of my brothers, sisters and I playing. 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. We do need to be proud of who we are and most of all where we came from. Thats what makes the video from this couple such an amazing watch. I married one (sixty years ago). Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful photos and your memories. 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. Great people!!! 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. A Mothers love is infinite. And if you make a promise, then youd better make good on it. These mountains literally have a way of molding the person you become. Your article was GREAT!!!! We teach them its ok to lose but to dust themselves off and keep moving forward. My farther as a coal miner and died in the coal mine, when I was 5!! Slaughter Creek Hollow, was my home. Its these people who understand Common Sense and who exhibit Class !! You touched on so many, Amy, and my tears flowed like a river.Fortunately, after almost 30 yrs in PA, I moved back to WV and have the opportunity to relive all the memories of that childhood from the holler of Morris Creek near Montgomery. Thank you for this story that helped myself and others remember their childhood of growing up in a holler. We smooch. My family lived in Iaeger until 1958 when my father Lloyd Bottomly retired to SW Fl. Nobody could swing higher and jump farther when I was at the highest part of the forward swing. I know. I would like to find someone familiar with a green house there back in the early 50s. You cannot judge books by their cover. I live and grew up in the city of Louisville, but have many relatives living in Eastern Kentucky and love going to visit them! Thanks for sharing, this is great! Wonderful article! And the smell of the seasons I understand that very well. Well, I've never really understood why that's a bad thing. It's not uncommon to see gardens planted on the side of a hill, backyard chickens that have wondered onto the road, or even a dog or two blocking your drive. I am a Holler Girl! They called me the accident looking for a place to happen. We moved a lot which meant it was hard to keep friends unless we happened to move and still go y=to the same school. These mountains and their beauty allowed me to escape anything bad going on in my life!!! Still remember the well were I drew water. 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. To this day, I miss the mountains and all the wonderful times I had when staying with relatives every summer in WV. It belonged to My Aunt Birdie who is long since past but the kin folk take care of 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 If you ask someone to give you a smooch, that could be anyone from your Grandma Betty to your preacher. It was a high tower, a fort, a castle, or a play house. That was just beautiful,I found my self going back in time. I experienced a lot of the things you described. One of my favorite smells would be walking in to the small elementary school where I went to school and the smells. Great ,loved it !! In West Virginia, a poke is a bag. This was so moving for me. I was raised up Cannelton Holler (Fayette County). Similar Questions . I am a holler girl from Monkey Holler, Mannington WV. These mountains nourish the soul. :)), Oh, what a heart warming read. Today Im sure that would be considered some form of abuse (haha). i grew up poor and had alot of heartbreaks that kids these days could not fatham. You explain it so much better than I can. No phones and computers and all the other gadgets. God Bless You. Have called WV home all my life. I loved this it brought back so many good 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. 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. Your words took me right back to my childhood, especially the part about smelling the seasons. We did not live in coal country but we did grow up in the holler. The . I enjoyed this to the fullest. in Marion County, My dad was a coal miner when I was young and my husband retired from Loveridge Coal Mines. But if youre from the hills of Eastern Kentucky, then you know theres a lot more to a holler than that. 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. Mommy worried about cooking and Daddy worried about buying the food. This article was perfect to read to them. Oh how Id love to go back for a day! Very well written and just as I remembered it. 5. 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 ! Like and Share With Your Friends and Family. I am proud to be called Holler Girl. I so enjoyed this. Was I mean? I think the only thing you missed in your story from my memories are the winter days when mom would have a big ole pot of vegetable soup or pinto beans cooking. Great memories. And if they dont see you outside, then they will blow the horn when they drive by your house.just as a way of saying howdy. I can still smell them. We went outside when chores were done and came home when the street lights came on. And, good Lord in heaven..what music they make! I could feel every memory and word deep within. No one lives back up the holler anymore. And when one needs help, then you help. 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. Could relate to a lot in this beautiful story, To this day I love simple things. My Daddy was a COAL MINER, Olga Coal Co, Coalwood, WV (McDowell Co); he was raised in Marytown and my mother was from Capels, WV. Also, West Virginia College. 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. What I would give if life was so simple, yet rich, now. Thank you to every one who has taken a moment to read or share my story. I was raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN but share many of the same memories with you. Growing up in the mountains is something I will never regret. Rest and relax at a world-class resort or head out for a waterfall hike. Is Odd West Virginia in the mountains? When they are older and maybe decide to leave.. , Man Takes A Drive Through A West Virginia Holler. I have always been proud of growing up in The Hollers of West Virginia. I want to live in a little town like Bud. 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. It seems like every holler has somebody that raises chickens and there's always a rooster crowing to wake you in the morning. We were taught right from wrong. Kudos to this resourceful couple for being able to capture all of this natural beauty for us. Worked hard. 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.. Im from Clay County. The pencil lead, chalk, crayons and the stuff they sprinkled on the floors before sweeping. grandparents and 2 of his brothers they had 10 siblingsthey played John Denvers Country roads at his funeral.. 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. On a cool quiet summer evening. In a sense my childhood ended at 9, as nothing was the same after that. I too can feel the seasons in my soul! I remember swimming in the creek and playing on the side of the hill and swinging on the Grapevines. I was raised in VA, Tazewell County. Graduated form Big Creek High. Ive told that one with negative responses from my listeners before to a non- holler person. James Foster Follow 6 min read Sep 1, 2021 Listen Share Life from the eyes of a West Virginia "Hollow Dweller" (Part 1: Hollow vs Holler) Now don't let the title fool you, anyone who comes. This piece was written about the hollers of Eastern Kentucky, but thats not all that far from here and aptly describes our neck of the woods in WV, too. What memories flood my soul! Many people aren't sure what it is, but as it turns out, the answer to this question is even simpler than you may have realized. 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. Thanks to facebook. My best friends son at the age of twenty four was killed in a mine explosive when he was found he was right at the opening of the mines. What hasnt changed and never will, are the people and their love of God, family and friends!! She would say Do you want to make a trip to the bathroom? I knew what that meant..so Id straighten up quick. Brought back so many memories I loved it there but I cant go back everything changed. Your email address will not be published. Kristen Shupe, Jason Bailey, my sister Crissy, myself, and many others would all pick a yard to play in. Ever heard about naming contest? I love your story. There is nothing like our little world tucked away in those hills. The Definition of an Eastern Kentucky Holler.. 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. This is a West Virginia holler to be more specific. Never underestimate the way that the hills cradle you. Her family had lived in a number of coal mining communities- Beaver, Scarbro, Oswald,, etc. Escape the churn and burn of the daily routine and hit the road this summer. Simply beautiful! And when you are finally able to pass each other, you stop and roll the car window down and you talk until another car comes along and you have to move on. And people stop by and sit on the porch with you. If you've ever driven up the wrong holler, there's a 99% chance you had to use a stranger's driveway to turn around. This was like reading about my own childhood. It was down the road from the high school. Loved your story. I too am a WV Holler Girl rom next door in Wyoming county. Have you ever heard of a West Virginia holler? You know you've entered a holler when at noon day the sun is almost blocked from view by hills or mountains on both sides of an often dirt or gravel road, sometimes they're paved. Id beg my mom and dad to never move us from my home. lived up school house hollow up on marrowbone creek. Thank you for sharing!!! Id sit on the big boulder across the road from where we lived and tell it all my secrets. You never want to push them too far. As verbs the difference between hollar and holler. If youre unable to push him out, then you get your tractor out of the barn, attach a big chain, and pull him out. 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. West Virginia may not seem like the most scenic driving route but much of the south is like that. what is a west virginia holler, These sheltered valleys are a wonderful sight to take in when you are on those long drives, too. 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. Most hollers are just dirt roads with a little gravel spread on them every now and then. I wish my husband would of lived long enough for us to make our home there. Absolutely not.my Mom would have whipped me. Whether you prefer a luxury retreat at a world-class resort or a rustic campsite stay under starry night skies, West Virginia has accommodations for every type of traveler. 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. Roberta Stephens Definition of a Kentucky Holler speaks to my heart. When I was growing up every Saturday morning my Mama would fix homemade biscuits and gravy. That big hug covered in black coal dirt. I have never regretted being a mountain girl even tho we were teased in high school, so we just became good scholars to prove ourselves! I can relate to it all. Mom held several positions in the Auxiliary including 7th District President for 2 years. I too was raised up a hollow, called Chattaroy Hollow, near Williamson, WV. 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. Im 61 years old, and read this story with tears in my eyes. This place is why I am who I am today. 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. It's the season where Almost Heaven comes alive. I would jump off the top of the tall slide on the playground, climb trees and then jump down as it faster than climbing. (and dont want to know anything different now). I grew up in Cottle, West Virginia in Nicholas County. I really miss those OLE days. I grew up in west central Wisconsin in the coulee region of Trempleau County. Now that I am retired, wish I never left those Wild and Wonderful hills. Not change one thing about them. You took my heart right back home. My favorite holler nameTin Can Holler, Mason, WV where my husband Gary was raised?? I'm proud to be from the holler. I would sit on the front porch with Daddy and usually Papaw in my gown. Although mom moved us to Ohio when we were young, my heart still belongs to McDowell County WV. Someone from outside my area recently asked me about our Eastern Kentucky hollers, and I have been thinking of how to best describe them to those not familiar with them. I so enjoyed reading this story and wouldnt change my childhood for anything on earth. Started school there and graduated in 1963. Had to leave 1965, go north to work. You made me think of growing up in McDowell County. What town in West Virginia do the Whitakers live? . Did I call people names? 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. This was a wonderful stroll down memory lane. Most of the state's nearly 2 million people live in narrow. No amount of fabric softener or laundry detergent can hold a candle to the scent of wild honeysuckle, lavender, and roses that grow wildly and entangle themselves on the corners of the fence. Born a holler kid and proud of it. Many of us have college degrees, are nurses, teachers, preachers and well-educated women. You make a pot of coffee. This was so heartwarming.Very well done. The United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia covers most of the state's land area, and includes most cities and counties in . You took me back some years ago. The warm night air wraps itself around your body like a blanket. Im a holler girl and am so happy that I am. You folks have got it made. My uncles were Graham, Arthur, and Dee. I wish I could go back and relive those memories just like they were. I hope you enjoy! I was born in Welch in 1952. Very well written. The smell of spearmint gum and the way my Mommy would whisper in my ear when I was misbehaving. Therefore I have developed a long list of comebacks and over the years have embarrassed several people. Family, neighbors, local festivities, weddings and more. "Holler" to a West Virginian means a remote road or area. I smell the cool air blowing in and I remember being 15 and the first time I stood on my back porch with my 17 year old boyfriend and fell so deeply in love.how we broke up and I thought I would die. I begged God to take him he was so much in pain. during each year with my sister and brother. 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.. I was and still am, at heart, a holler girl. people were very much set in their own ways. ! This is a West Virginia holler to be more specific. The neighborhood kids, my sister, and I would all get together. 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. If you grew up like I didyoull be able to relate. 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. Booger Hole is an unincorporated community in northern Clay County, West Virginia, United States. 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. Most people in a holler have a front porch. You can usually te. I still was able to do it when she wasnt looking I wrapped my arms around him and said you know what old man? Still live in Gilbert, W.va. and all this brought back memories of years gone by. Hard workers, a love of God and people. Brought back a lot of memories, thanks. Those fragrances dance around the edges of our lives.we are accustomed to them..but ever aware of their sweet fragrance. And in the dusky evenings, they come with fiddles and flat top guitars and five-string banjos. As you plan your mountain road trip, explore one-of-a-kind stays and traditional comforts along the way. I want to see this place boom once again..but even if it doesnt my heart will always belong to McDowell County WV. I wish I remembered the name of the holler we lived in. 4. The peace and solitude of Almost Heaven is just an overnight stay away. Ive always wanted to live in a holler, ever since I was little. Thank you for a job very well done. Hope, WV. Want to learn more? With simplicity comes nothing to confound. Thanks for reminding me of home. mountain people grow up different than everyone else. We see fit that they will grow up to be strong holler girls or boys. What a blessing and good fortune to have live during those years. Usually everything tries to bloom too earlyeager for life.eager to start a new season. Thanks to this clip, this is now becoming one of the best videos that we have seen recently. A time of being free of the problems of this world we live in today. A holler has a head and a mouthit also has plenty of eyes because if you happen to be a stranger driving up or down the holler, someone has more than likely taken notice - an informal neighborhood watch, if you will. grew up in taylorville, wv. I can identify with the smells of the changing seasons and being one with the land. And when storms come, and they will, you will find no better friends than the ones who are going through the same challenges that youre facing. When I read the writing of one of these hill folk and it particularly moves me, I simply must share. I was Tressa Conway Stokes. I knew where these places were before I got to the end of the story. 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. Always fun. This also describes our way of life, especially when I was younger, in southwest Va. A country cul-de-sac is how I describe them to the city folks. We spent much of our time traveling all over the state as mom was a flag bearer in the Color Guard and marched in parades all the time. If someone has a problem, then you listen. I only hope my children have an amazing childhood alsoand I wouldnt raise them anywhere else. Now that they have let us know more about what we can expect, it is much easier to deduce when we find ourselves in one. Went to Chelyan and Cabin Creek, elementary, Chelyan Jr. High School, and Graduated from East Bank High School. Neither of my parents went with us. I was a holler born girl also. They laugh and talk and cuss a little bit about crooked politicians. An Appalachian Holler in West Virginia - McDowell CountyThis is what we call a holler. Nature sings us to sleep and wakes us up in the morning. Have been gone from Logan, West Virginia since 1959 but still have good memories and go back for High School reunions. Brought back alot of memories growing up with 3 sisters and 2 brothers in Rivesville. If your house is the first one as you turn up the holler.then you live at the mouth of the holler. Went on to concord college and then from there life went different directions, but NEVER too far from my memories of y childhood and Iaeger. Good thing I could hold my breath for a long time. When Daddy came home the T.V. Even if you dont live up a holler, you definitely know what one is. I really enjoyed every word. I watched my grand father come home from work in his dirty work clothes and his car bight light fastened to his hat. The changing of seasons was wonderful and we always found something to do no matter the weather. I was the neighborhood stilt maker no matter which neighborhood it was this year. You really do manage to learn something new every single day, as long as your mind is open to it. If a forest fire breaks out, you become a firefighter. This is awsome. It makes me sad for my kids on how much they have missed out on. It brought my childhood to the surface. Thank you so much for the memories. I suspect it means people hollering across the mountain to each other, but not sure. I know this brought a lot of great memories back from my childhood even here in Michigan. Brings back such fond childhood memories of a simpler time that formed our values and morals and made us the adults we are today. Well, Ive never really understood why thats a bad thing. Its Feel Good Friday and I want to share something with you. I love mountaineer football, follow the herd of marshall and keep tabs on whats going on there. Enjoyed this very much,brought back memories of my childhood.I was raised at Pie,W.V. 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. Welcome to spring in West Virginia. 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. Would someone reading this please try to find out what church that was. For example, someone might ask you to sit a spell, and that could be 30 minutes or 4 hours, so prepare yourself to wait a little while! those were fun formative years. thank you for sharing. 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. I do wish my parents did not have to work so hard. This was an absolutely beautiful story of growing up in West Virginia. Loved your story, you do know how to write. Reading all of these stories was so breath taking. Our starry nights shine down upon us as we sleep in the valleys beneath towering mountains like millions of angels peering down in watch. Thanks for all the memories. Being dearly loved gives you confidence and loving others makes you crazy-brave but having both means you have a deep source of WV riches that no one can count. CHELYAN, W.Va. (WCHS) Deputies are asking for public assistance in a theft investigation. I think we are so connected to the land here that we actually identify with the seasons internally and spiritually. I tried to share it to Sharon Lesters page, but it wouldnt let me. And there's a new ATV trail system there as well. Rushing waterfalls. Still have images of experiencing many or most of the things you did. And youre never invisible. And responsibilities fall to you according to where you live in the holler. Thank you Amy for a beautiful story.<3. my husband tells story of how Pie got its name. Described me to a T. Brought back so many memories, smells and sounds. Currently I am divesting myself in other states and preparing to move back to Almost Heaven. Nature works her magic every autumn in West Virginia. Thanks for the escape from reality for just a moment in time, and taking me back to my roots. Not one person was ever charged for killing this Law Enforcement Officer in spite of the fact there were several eye witnesses. You can usually tell youre in a holler when you look around and see mountains in pretty much every direction; youre on a road with no painted lines; and, a dead giveaway, when you see a dog standing right smack dab in the middle of the road staring at you like youre about to play a game of chicken, they said in the video. My one desire is to return to those montains. We sleep peacefully in our small homes as God has provided all our needs. There's a cool fire tower that you can climb to get a view of the mountains around you. growing up i couldnt wait to leave those mountains,growin older i cant wait to go back. I absolutely loved it. I attended 5 elementary schools, 2 junior highs and was fortunate enough to attend one high school. Very nice story you have to share, Thank you! Caught lightening bugs wore a lot of that jewelry. Brought back many memories. To Amy: It seems that I really know you by the way you have written your beautiful life story. I wish this was in print. Thanks for such a great story of life in a small portion of heaven. Thanks. Love for this state flows thru my veins and arteries. Shaped by the famous New River Gorge, youll find plenty of riverside activities, outdoor adventures and some of the most extraordinary views. 6. Who is the largest employer in West Virginia? 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. Loved the stories .The remembrance of growing up in the holler.Thanks for the memories and may God bless you enough!!!! Hollers are actually known as hollows, which makes them more common than you might think. This sure does brings stories like this back . You can usually tell you're in a holler when you look around and see mountains in pretty much every direction; you're on a road with no painted lines; and, a dead giveaway, when you see a dog standing right smack dab in the middle of the road staring at you like you're about to play a game of chicken. (remember how to say it: app-uh-latch-uh and holler, not hollow..)Become a Patron today \u0026 get perks: https://www.patreon.com/MountainRootsProductionsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBWr1yzRQFE-0q4hiWJ1Jg/joinWatch more Mountain Roots:Exploring Appalachia: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd5S6Lk3vL9l0t9N4FmrXht64AT-s9fcDIf you want to contact us for business inquiries or collaboration opportunities, email: mountainrootsmail@gmail.comAlso find us on facebook @mountainrootshomesteadSnail Mail: Mountain Roots ProductionsPO Box 664New Castle, VA, 24127Song Playlist:Dusty Roads \u0026 Busted Shoes by The UndertownsBack to the Roots by Lindsey AbrahamHeadin Downtown by Will Harrison#appalachia #westvirginia #holler 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. Id SAY A LOT OF PEOPLE WISHED HAD THE RAISINGS WE ALL HAD IN THE COAL FIELDS . THANK YOU VERY MUCH.BY THE WAY IM FROM A SMALL COMMUNITY CALLED ASCO W.VA. ABOUT 6 MILES UP THE HOLLER AT THE LOWER ROAD CROSSING IN DAVY. 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. Thats not in McDowell Co. Its in Fayette Co. on Packs Branch Rd. so proud to be a holler girl. 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!! 2. That was our version of mean. We learned respect, what giving your word meant and protection of family. Your story put me right back in that tiny house I grew up in, that only seems tiny now. Arlington up Northfork Holler. The simple answer is that a holler is a lane that follows a narrow valley between the hills. I married a neighbors daughter, farm girl, were still on the farm. Thanks for sharing your story. JANET. The entire state is Appalachian Mountains. My post is a little misleading. I enjoyed this so much and relived your childhood through it. This is a wonderful piece of work! Thanks for giving me that feel-good feeling with tears in my eyes. We had to make out own games just like you said. This was beautiful to read. #hollorgirl You folks probably just know it as a "hollow." The Mountain State's combination of mountains and streams make for quite a few remote areas and lots of . I grew up in WV and was trying to describe to my family (husband from OR and we live in NC) what the head of a holler was. Wasnt a holler girl. I am a holler girl from wv. 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. A reminder that soon summer will be gone. 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. 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. Orkney holler is all grown up now. I really enjoyed your story very much. Life is good. 1. dump them out later(wipe your eyes) and move forward. Investigators said a fishing boat and trailer was stolen from a Kanawha County business Saturday. If you have never hung sheets on a clothesline to dry, then put them on your bed that night.you dont know what you are missing. Where did odd West Virginia get its name? Holler No, this doesn't mean to yell. Gratitude wells up when I read these words and remember my childhood safe havens-found both in the beauty of the mountains but also in the big heartedness of the folks who shared their familys love with kids who were not kin but were included anyway. Thats what happens when you refuse to let Mommy clean it. A holler takes you to the place where you can find comfort and peace and a sense of belonging. My Mother taught me how to love and how to receive love. 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! As the third most forested state, our country roads are vibrant with color and a sight to behold in the fall. We were on a corner with hills from two directions. My mother worked as well as my dad and we shared in the responsibilities of raising younger siblings. But . 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!!!!!!! I lived in Coalwood, WV through 5th grade where Mr. I really enjoyed this. West Virginia raised us also. The wonder of winter in West Virginia is filled with untouched fallen snow, scrapes of skates along fresh ice and snow-capped mountain views you have to see to believe. GREAT MEMORIES. Thought we had it hard then, but wished I could call those times back. To most folks, spell means to spell a word or perform some sort of ritual or magic. 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. Guess I was a coal camp girl. I AM A HOLLER GIRL.No truer words written. Wow Amy thats awesome I couldnt go to sleep until I read. I watch to see if the glimpse of new life will be blighted. for 2 yrs before going to Welch Junior High. 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. Why do they call it a holler in West Virginia? My husband and I live in SC now, but our roots, came from being raised in almost heaven WV. Love it. And I wear shoes on my feet everyday hahaha;). Didnt get to far from Trempleau county but wouldnt live anywhere else. Things were simple and easy. In summer I remember those mid-day thunderstorms on an 80 degree day..and how I loved to play in the rain. I was a Hollow girl also born and raised in Carswell hollow. We would turn that dial until he seen what he wanted to watch. I can smell the basement of my childhood church, the coal furnace was down there, and so were our Sunday school rooms. And if a few days pass and they dont see you, then theyll stop by to check on you. I left when I joined the air force in1986. Wouldnt trade my childhood for the world. <3, Thank you for the link to my page, Bonnie. My mother found her religion again when she was in her 70s and attended church every Sunday until her death at 80 she was never more happy and content than those years. Lifestyle Man Takes A Drive Through A West Virginia "Holler" Chris Winters Have you ever heard of a West Virginia holler? Would not take anything for my growing up in WV. Felt like I was a kid again, I am a holler girl to. Rent a cabin at the Cabwaylingo State park. 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. I was raised a holler girl too, but in Randolph Co.and still live not far from where I grew up. I have pretty much done without all my life, so I am not one to be picky with my dwellings. My mind is flooding with memories Thank you! 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. Her story is just a personal story not directed at any individual place in West Virginia. The pictures that go with the story are real beautiful. i grew up in mingo county w.v. Grew up in Berwind and War in McDowell County and I recognize many of the photos. Its where my roots are! 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.. I love the pictures and the stories as they stir up memories as old as the hills. 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. BTMom {{ relativeTimeResolver(1664115584739) }} LIVE Points 5. Yellow Johnny Jump-Ups grew in clumps all across the hill, creating bright yellow patches among the Sagebrush. RT @HollerCountry: Holler Live Sessions: Presenting @49Winchester Our favourite band out of Russell County, Virginia has come out to play for us at the pub, on a typical rainy London day. Paul B. West Virginia is located in the southern part of the US bordered by Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Sometimes the music drifts up and down the holler and its so pretty it just makes you want to cry! My Cousins lived in Handle Factory Holler, and I have always defined Holler as the valley between 2 mountains. I love that place. We werent born there but visited every summer. My late wife Mary Jane Klatt was living in Kilsyth in 1944 when her father Henry Klatt was killed in the war. It leaves a sore spot in the soul of many former residents. It doesn't matter how many times the people that put up the road signs spell it h-o-l-l-o-w, it's a holler - it only makes them look dumb and pretentious to spell it that way. My parents were born and raised in WV. Is there a place called Odd West Virginia? Great words for life. We never had a swimming pool. he showed me a lot of the history there. I had wonderful hard-working parents (Im the oldest of seven children only 3 living and Im 82.) was his. Sneaking in kisses when Mommy and Daddy wasnt checking on us. .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!! He had been down in the cold working his time just like many more in our town in wv. Im so thankful for all my memories, good and bad. You reminded me of the smell of fresh baked biscuits and feeling safe when my dad came home and ate his dinner. I hope this place is so instilled in their very being that they feel called to come back and make a small difference in the community that built them, myself, my parents, their parents, and so forth. Ive always thought that theres no escape from the noise of car horns, heavy traffic, sirensall of which I hear more than I want to in this tiny town farm community that I live in now. Took me back to my childhood. After we were done helping with the T.V. Our little home had a few leaks in the roof when it rained but some of my best memories were seeing my Mommy put out pots and bowls to catch the leaks. I love WV and always will. Dad was Adjutant of the post they belonged to for a year or so. Simplicity is hearing the crickets chirp and deciding its not a noisy interruption. I can still hear the drip, drop, drip, drop. I laughed when I read about the TV remote, which was us. And if its a house where an old woman runs the kitchen, get to the table just as fast as you can. May God bless you and yours! Precious memories for sure. I miss my childhood. Amy, So loved your Holler story. Mingo County. In West Virginia, we dont kiss. Great family and friends with good food and spectacular views in all four seasons!! I am a holler girl and so thankful for it. Thank you for the memories. We use to have to wipe the benches off before we sat down. Defined by its rivers and lush forests, this region in southern West Virginia has some of the most spectacular outdoor recreation. Thank you for taking me back to the good old days. If your house is the last one where the holler dead-endsthen you live at the head of the holler. We became baby sitters at many of the functions and some days had 10-20 younguns to watch at the lake or wherever the function was. Smooch We were blessed to be mountain born and bred. There is a subtle magic here that roots itself deep into its inhabitants. And you stay beside your neighbor for as long as youre needed. 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 think the name was Dietricks Greenhouse. My parents were from McDowell Co. And we were all Holler boys & girls. We do not feel less-fortunate. My favorite part, I can walk outside during certain parts of the seasons, take a deep breath, and the scent of the wind floods into my body bringing images to my mind of days more peaceful like a picture album of long lost dreams. I thank God for putting me in my family and allowing me to live in the holler in West Virginia. We spent chilly evenings raking leaves just to run and jump in them. I aint no girlbut Im from the holler! 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. Explore wide open spaces with plenty of room to roam. From Roderfield.and lived in Westchester Holler 30 years. We knew church was NOT the place to get silly. They were John and Stella Gilliand. You are a talented writer and your words made my soul smile!! Lived up 24 holler growing up. Blessings to you and your loved ones.Dazzling Dolly. "Holler" to a West Virginian means a remote road or area. This brought back so many memories,they are all good .This was so well written. We could go play for hours out there, with no fear of being taken by some freak. Its nourishment for your soul. I get homesick all the time when I see photos or stop to think back to the good ole days. 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. I am a hollar girl from Dille, wv (Clay County) I had a wonderful childhood. (715) 514-4505 | travis@dewitzphotography.com, Inside Look Into McDowell County, West Virginia With Amy Gentry, 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. I still have family there and visit often. We didnt have many luxury items but we sure had love. Close to wheeling. Your stories are great nothing smells as good as fresh line-dried sheets and nothing makes your hair feel and look better than rainwater! You probably know everybody's business whether you want to or not and they know yours. When I look back now, I wish my children had grown up there. No one is off limits from a smooch. Well yeah! I am holler girl also. The lightning bugs dance atop the highest trees, gracing our presence during our camp fires and late night talks on the porch. I was born in the family home, 72 years ago, In Chelyan, WV. Thank YOU for sharing your wonderful experiences with us all. A poke normally refers to poking someone with a stick or finger, or poking at a fire. Now I have 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter and get to watch my kids pass on everything we gave them and more. Once again thank you for reminding me of my childhood:), iwas from culloden wva in the 1963 i live in fla now no money in wva. 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. No one even knew what poor meant. McDowell County? An Appalachian Holler in West Virginia - McDowell CountyThis is what we call a holler. I have been a million different places, and I now live in Alabama. It was so well written, I would love to have a printed copy!! Grew up a d raised my two sons in Lincoln County WV. 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. Enjoyed your story. I lived the same lifestyle you did and so proud that I did.There is nothing like these W.V. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. We know how to tell our children to get over themselves and not coddle them every time life doesnt go their way. Thank you for your stories. Id buy penny candy from Mr. Shaffer at the store next door to our house. 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 can smell the pine trees that lined my front yard and see the wooden posts my fence was fastened to. 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. #49Winchester #HollerLiveSession . You folks probably just know it as a hollow. The Mountain States combination of mountains and streams make for quite a few remote areas and lots of hollers! In 2013, I traded my tiara for wings and a pickup and I haven't looked back. Love that place and I go back every chance I get. Crow Holler girl. Your email address will not be published. I dont want anything fancy. Often theres not another house in sight of your house. I had a bunch of Gilliand cousins. That's what makes the video from this couple such an amazing watch. seems to be falling off the map. I reared my older two children in West Virginia and am now rearing my five adopted children here as well. No, this doesnt mean to yell. And then you make another one. Lol. I could have written it myself! You know if you re from McDowell County if you pronounce it Mac Dowell County. 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. I would love to go back there.when I had no responsibilities, not a care in the world. The church had put up a plaque listing all the boys who had given their lives in the war. Wonderful read, sometimes you are in such a big hurry to leave. Did I hit my Mother? 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. When I was young we would make lightning bug jewelry. I would give a copy to all my friends. I have been fortunate to visit many times You are most welcome, dear one. We had skinned knees and bee stings.suffered through our Mom rubbing our little wounds down with alcoholbut she always blew on it. 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. In West Virginia, a spell refers an undetermined amount of time. 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