Appalachian History

It looks like a creature from hell, where it must be bent on returning

The hellbender is one of the largest salamanders found in the United States. Only the amphiuma, a salamander shaped like an eel, is longer.

Steubenville had no big fires, or robberies, juicy divorce cases or scandals. That is not to say life was one soft bed of roses.

Joe made his boast that he lived here 40 years, had as much to eat, was as well dressed as anyone else, and had never done any useful work.

Michael Abraham continues to stake his claim as one of Appalachia’s top regional writers. His obvious love of railroading shines through here.

Emma Limpert says Grand Ma brought her into the world. Also she saved one of her sisters from diphtheria, from her herb doctoring.