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The Legend of Granny Dollar, part 2 of 2

The legends grew around Granny Dollar. She told fortunes and managed to survive by growing chickens and vegetables.

There is no doubt that Nancy Emmaline Callahan Dollar, who came to be known as “Granny Dollar,” was what is known as a character.

For centuries, Alabamians have recognized the gourd martin house for its usefulness and compelling aesthetic qualities.

The Catawbas maintained the longest pottery-making tradition in N. America. They were instrumental in keeping Cherokee pottery-making viable.

The Terrapin was constantly going about, whistling and showing his whistle to the other animals, until the Partridge became jealous.