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Stories of Appalachia

Stories of Appalachia

By: Steve Gilly Rod Mullins
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 Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.Copyright Steve Gilly Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Appalachia’s Iron Lady: The Story of Nannie Kelly Wright

    Appalachia’s Iron Lady: The Story of Nannie Kelly Wright
    Jun 7 2025
    Nannie Kelly Wright ran an iron furnace at a time when most women weren’t even allowed near one. Born in Kentucky, raised on the Ohio River, and later married into the iron industry, Nannie became one of the few women in American history to manage a furnace operation herself — traveling weekly, overseeing workers, and building a fortune.

    Once rumored to be the richest woman in the world after Queen Victoria, she was also presented at the Court of St. James, backed Teddy Roosevelt’s trust-busting policies, and made headlines with a divorce scandal where her husband asked for alimony.

    Join us as we tell the story of Nannie Kelly Wright, Appalachia’s Iron Lady.
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    16 mins
  • The Lumber King of Appalachia

    The Lumber King of Appalachia
    May 31 2025
    William McClellan Ritter didn’t just cut down trees, he built an empire. In this week’s episode, we tell his story, from Pennsylvania farm boy to head of one of the world’s largest lumber companies. He built railroads, ran coal mines, advised the U.S. war effort in World War I and once gifted $3 million to his workers.

    But that story also includes the cutting down of much of Appalachia’s old growth forests and forced labor charges that stained his legacy.

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    17 mins
  • Tragedy on the Frontier: The Corbly Family Massacre

    Tragedy on the Frontier: The Corbly Family Massacre
    May 24 2025
    On a quiet Sunday morning in the spring of 1782, Pastor John Corbly and his family were headed for church when he realized he’d forgotten his Bible and turned back alone to get it. That action saved his life when his family was ambushed by Indians.

    In this episode of the Stories podcast, Steve and Rod tell the chilling true story of the Corbly family massacre near Garards Fort, Pennsylvania.

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    13 mins
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