• When the Mountains Drowned: The Great Flood of 1916

  • Oct 26 2024
  • Length: 15 mins
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When the Mountains Drowned: The Great Flood of 1916

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  • In this episode, we revisit the catastrophic summer of 1916, when two hurricanes unleashed unprecedented destruction on the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, an event with eerie similarities to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

    Rod and Steve also tell you of the connection between this event and the tale of Mary the elephant, hanged in Erwin for killing her handler in Kingsport that same year.

    This story highlights the determination of the Appalachian people in the face of overwhelming adversity.

    Don't miss this compelling episode of Stories of Appalachia. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, available on your favorite podcast app.

    Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next time!
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