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Finding God in the Mountains of Pumpkintown
Discover the historic churches that helped shape Pumpkintown and Oolenoy Valley, from the frontier-era roots of Oolenoy Baptist Church to the community landmarks that continue serving the South…
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The Moonshiners of Pumpkintown: Hidden Stills in the Shadow of Table Rock
Hidden among the ridges and hollows surrounding Table Rock, moonshiners once turned surplus corn into mountain whiskey. Discover the history, folklore, and legends of the secret stills that…
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The Haunted Roads of Pumpkintown: Legends, Ghost Stories, and Mountain Folklore
From mysterious lantern lights and ancient cemeteries to Civil War legends and mountain folklore, Pumpkintown’s winding backroads have inspired ghost stories for generations. Whether fact or folklore, these…
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How Pumpkintown Got Its Name
A traveler once crossed the fertile Oolenoy Valley and declared he had never seen so many pumpkins in his life. More than two centuries later, the name he…
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The Legend of Table Rock: The Giant’s Table and Stool
According to Cherokee folklore, a giant once used Table Rock as his dining table and neighboring Stool Mountain as his seat. Discover the fascinating legend behind two of…
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The History of Pumpkintown: Most Unusual Mountain Community
Discover the historic churches that helped shape Pumpkintown and Oolenoy Valley, from the frontier-era roots of Oolenoy Baptist Church to the community landmarks that continue serving the South…
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