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 people were very much set in their own ways. Also, West Virginia College. I have been called a Holler girl by people who live 30 minutes away haha. So I will be taking him back soon. Thanks for giving me that feel-good feeling with tears in my eyes. Description Shipping and payments Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I so enjoyed reading this story and wouldnt change my childhood for anything on earth. I grew up in a holler, and now raising or have raised, my kids in the holler here in Cabell County. 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. I cry whenever I hear that song.. cabin creek hollow, kanawha county 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. Thanks. .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!! Mar 9, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts. We were on a corner with hills from two directions. I am not that far now and I keep thinking it is time to go home. Now live in Iowa. McDowell County, West Virginia is an extremely unique place. Great memories. We combine pure spring water with fresh local ingredients to craft one of a kind small batch spirits. I wish that the kids that are growing up now could also have the childhood experienceEnjoyed reading your story. 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 hollers! This is so neat. We swam in our pool. They are all gone now. Born and raised in McDowell county will never forget my childhood there. Your words took me right back to my childhood, especially the part about smelling the seasons. The fruit, which ripen in September and October, have a banana-mango, custard-like favor. Love it. The mountains became a part of my soul! We lived in wayne, West Virginia for a while then moved to a small house outside of town. Ive moved away many times, but always end up coming back. I went to school first grade at Iaeger, then Coalwood, and graduated at Northfork. I knew where these places were before I got to the end of the story. Those fragrances dance around the edges of our lives.we are accustomed to them..but ever aware of their sweet fragrance. By John Hayes, Post-Gazette Staff Writer. The warm night air wraps itself around your body like a blanket. Nobody could swing higher and jump farther when I was at the highest part of the forward swing. I have been a million different places, and I now live in Alabama. Im from Clay County. I love that place. a West Virginia program to help young people . The good memories, the ones that never let you go! I remember having Snake berry fight s with you and eating honeysuckles. Read more Previous page Print length 262 pages We were a family of 6 living in a small wooden Shack on my Grandmas property. 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. The smell of spearmint gum and the way my Mommy would whisper in my ear when I was misbehaving. We use to have to wipe the benches off before we sat down. What I would give if life was so simple, yet rich, now. Theres a lot of drone in it and up bow accenting.. grew up in taylorville, wv. Now I have 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter and get to watch my kids pass on everything we gave them and more. I aint no girlbut Im from the holler! Would not take anything for my growing up in WV. Food. Thank you for sharing!!! I loved your story and the pictures. Doug is an eighth generation West Virginian and an expert in the music. Thank YOU for sharing your wonderful experiences with us all. Zillow has 6460 homes for sale in West Virginia. (and dont want to know anything different now). Im a holler girl from Rivesville WV. . This is a wonderful piece of work! Thanks for a beautiful story. 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. It was down the road from the high school. Id tell my teachers at Craigsville Grade School how much they meant to me and how they influenced my life. 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 want to live in a little town like Bud. Thank you for such a well written story. We had skinned knees and bee stings.suffered through our Mom rubbing our little wounds down with alcoholbut she always blew on it. We grew up the wealthiest kids ever. 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. Lots of ladies kill the deer themselves. They spent a lot of time listening to Dougs old recordings of Mose. Thanks for sharing, this is great! I thought I was his really special little girl. 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. Well writtenI took a step by in time. 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. Ba big part of my life was there. I am proud to be called Holler Girl. Thank you for a job very well done. Very well written and just as I remembered it. This brought back so many wonderful memories to me. With simplicity comes nothing to confound. The changing of seasons was wonderful and we always found something to do no matter the weather. No beeping horns, only the sound of a train in the distance..the window open and a warm breeze caressing your face. I wish this was in print. I am a holler girl and so thankful for it. Later on into the night we would retire to our bedsand most are covered in handmade quilts and fresh crisp sheets. Half of us are the dish washer. 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. 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. West Virginia's history has long been inebriated by moonshine folklore. Our mountains are beautifultheyre rustic and unforgiving yet safe and guarding of us who live in these nooks, crannies, bottoms, and hills. They were John and Stella Gilliand. Still remember the well were I drew water. Price cut: $14,000 (Jan 6) 323 3rd Ave, Ripley, WV . Its these people who understand Common Sense and who exhibit Class !! Thanks for the wonderful memories. I am holler girl also. 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. This is awsome. And Annie says, that is what makes the music so special. during those times just slip a few pots under the overflow of life and let it flow(tears). 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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 grew up in mingo county w.v. Would someone reading this please try to find out what church that was. Very well written. Growing up in the mountains is something I will never regret. If people play this out in the world, it probably came from Mose Coffman. *data reflects hollow users only You are 1 of users who departed relocations submitted* Avg. 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. The notes are a bit more pronounced; one almost feels inclined to clap along. Reminesence of a wonderful childhood. Love for this state flows thru my veins and arteries. An Appalachian Holler in West Virginia - McDowell CountyThis is what we call a holler. Precious memories for sure. 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 really like it there. To this day, I miss the mountains and all the wonderful times I had when staying with relatives every summer in 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 went to Virginia Tech where a number of Coalwood boys wentLots of good memories! Enjoyed this very much,brought back memories of my childhood.I was raised at Pie,W.V. What memories flood my soul! Beautiful! Id visit Mrs. Riddle at the post office and take her an ice cream. Brought back many memories. I had Mrs. Zick in 1st grade & 2 of the Cox families. of departed Is Eaton Tunnel #21 Haunted? during each year with my sister and brother. It brought my childhood to the surface. 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 lived in Davy, but spent lots of time at my grandparents in Helena, then Asco. Guess I was a coal camp girl. grandson back there this summer, he is 16 and never seen a hollow. So many of the things that you have mentioned was part of my growing up. A biscuit, or cookie, or half a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. 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. Did I call people names? A reminder that soon summer will be gone. I am a Holler Girl! Brought back so many memories I loved it there but I cant go back everything changed. I begged God to take him he was so much in pain. When I was little everyone would jokingly say the cause of the storm was that the devil was beating his wife! We may have got a little coal dust on us.but our Bibles never collected any dust. Your stories are great nothing smells as good as fresh line-dried sheets and nothing makes your hair feel and look better than rainwater! Deep in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, it was once a very booming place. Have gone from a holler girl to a world traveler. Ranson Hollows Ripley, WV Ranson Hollows holds rustic- chic weddings, baby/bridal showers, reunions, or any occassion you'd want to celebrate Mountain State- style. Sending you light, love, and laughter!! Coming back home to Myrtle Beach, SC, where we live now he said maw maw I see now what you were talking about. We were wealthy in the best way ,we had Mom,Dad,sisters and brother.We were free ,We would spend our days up in the hills playing ,from morning till dinner time.Its where my fondest memories are. I appreciate that I was raised as I was and proud to say: I AM a holler girl. :)), Oh, what a heart warming read. We are fearless if need be, but yet know when to run. 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. 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. I am a holler girl too!!! 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. I can so recall so much you said in your article and I cherish every word that was written. 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!! Born in Highcoal, Boone County, WV and raised at Rock Creek, Raleigh County, WV. Wow.your words are my story. I too was raised up a hollow, called Chattaroy Hollow, near Williamson, WV. My husband Leroy Lambert, was from Eckman hollow. And my heart to return home. Its like you saw into my heart as you wrote. CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 30"Rabbit Tate lives in the shanty up the hollow. I grew up in Cottle, West Virginia in Nicholas County. Usually everything tries to bloom too earlyeager for life.eager to start a new season. 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. Started school there and graduated in 1963. We sleep peacefully in our small homes as God has provided all our needs. To be thankful I was warm, and that I had a Mom and Dad who loved me. I really enjoyed reading that .I was raised in a holler also and it sure brought back a lot of good memories. Wonderful words here. When he graduated from WVU, we moved to the west coast. my husband tells story of how Pie got its name. Swinging from vines near the creek, getting wet when you accidently slipped off the rope! 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 grew up in a holler. Thank you for the memories. 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. I married Rex Sadler from Anawalt and raised our son there until Rex died and we moved. 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 ! I want to see this place boom once again..but even if it doesnt my heart will always belong to McDowell County WV. 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.. The mountains was our playground. Located Onsite! 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. growing up i couldnt wait to leave those mountains,growin older i cant wait to go back. Not having any water Davide Restivo 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. The registered business office is at #5 Hollow Rd, Caretta, WV 24821. The immersive, online experience is the brainchild of West Virginia native Elaine McMillion. Wonderful read, sometimes you are in such a big hurry to leave. I have always been able to smell the seasonsthough it may seem strange to some. 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. These girls may have worn feed sack dresses when they were young and never had expensive makeup; but their natural beauty shined. "Holler" to a West Virginian means a remote road or area. McDowell County? I felt the souls of my Mom, Pap, and Mommom with me as I read. This was absolutely beautiful, brought a tear to my eye. Took me down memory lane and Im still smiling. Its nourishment for your soul. 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. Ever heard about naming contest? 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. Neither of my parents went with us. Mose was one of the original Greenbrier Valley old-time music legends. We never had a pool we had a creek to play in though. There's a new voice in the hollow. You should have this article published!!! They called me the accident looking for a place to happen. 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. We smooch. 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