Moving Through Georgia: Recent Episodes
Jersey Jim
A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia. Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties. From colonial times, the Civil War, and today.
In 1829 gold would be discovered in North Georgia- in 1830 the state of Georgia would try to assert it's right to relocate the Cherokee through a muder trial in Gainesville. This is the story of George Tassel.
I was going through my old notes and uncovered some stories from Gerogia about cunjure- kinda hoodoo, kinda folk magic. I also posted this to my new podcast- Forgotten American Folklore.
Two skills that were sometimes needed in the rural South- finding water and making rain. Get your bent sticks out... and an umbrella!
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Some oddities and details regarding Oakland Cemetery
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
One more episode. After this, take a look at the new podcast- Forgotten American Folklore. Folktales, murder ballads, ghost stories, iconic folk heroes like Daniel Boone and Jesse James- there's so much to explore! Available everywhere you get your podcasts!
https://fafolklore.podbean.com/
I've started a new podcast called Forgotten American Folklore! I'll be looking at folklore, folk ballads, Americana, tall tales- everything that makes America uniquely American. It's short and has no commercials; take a moment and check it out! It's available anywhere you find podcasts!
https://fafolklore.podbean.com/
Otto Wood was an outlaw from North Carolina but his story- and the music that came from it- were too good not to share.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Songs about crime- particularly murder- have been popular since the 1600's. Today, we'll look at a few murder ballads that have ties to Georgia.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Thomas Holley Chivers was a poet from Georgia who influenced, and was influenced by, Edgar Allen Poe. In time he would accuse Poe of stealing his work.
A short story of a pro-Union industrialist trying to preserve his business in the Confederacy.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
In 1863 a group of Georgians from Fannin County traveled \North to Tennessee to join the Union Army. They were met by some bandits and shot. Today it's two stories of Union sympathisers in Northeast Georgia.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Did Dade County in Northwest Georgia really secede from Georgia before the Civil War? Some people who lived there believed it, and even Harry Truman sent a congratulatory telegram when the state finally decided to put aside its differences and rejoin the Union- in 1945!
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
a Black Friday Special!
Did Ronald Reagan really think kids should own and love a Cabbage Patch Doll? Are there Cabbage Patch Kids laid to rest in a cemetery in Cleveland? This one gets a little dark as we explore the rumors and stories surrounding Cabbage Patch Kids.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A ghost troubles a family near Savannah. This was a widely reported phenomenon from 1872, possibly the most famous Georgia ghost. Also, some people from Massachusetts are jerks.
This will be the last episode in this series. Please stay subscribed- more will come in January!
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
Today some notes on a book detailing the history of Jackson County, and the tale of a mysterious creature that guards the gates of Hell- in Winder.
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
As we get closer to Halloween, lets take a look at some lore from Tallulah Gorge. First, a reverend disappears in the river. Sixty years later a hideous monster is found.
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
A farmer finds two preserved mummies in his field. Was Macon the site of an ancient civilization? Did the Aztecs live in Georgia? (Hint- no and no)
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
The story of the Haunted Pillar- told as a campfire story. Hope you like it.
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
Some notable residents of Oakland Cemetery.
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
Today a stroll through Oakland Cemetery and a look at early Atlanta history. We'll use this opportunity to transition from history to something a little more... spooky. Halloween is coming.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day today we have Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard.
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 13 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
A Rabun County sheriff recounts his part in apprehending at least one member of a gang that robbed a bank in Clayton. It's a good story.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
We've already discussed one type of water witch, and today we'll hear the story of a Union naval vessel named- Water Witch. It's a good story involving two types of Civil War vessels, and a battle.
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with me more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 15 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Farmers need water, sometimes you have to go to extraordinary lengths to get it. Today, people finding water in the ground and people bringing it down from the sky.
This year I'll have History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tours of both Cornelia and Clarkesville. Clarkesville with me more history and ghosts, Cornelia will be more moonshine and true crime! All are $10 each (Cash, Card, Venmo, Cashapp), and happen every weekend from September 15 through November 3.
Clarkesville: Meet at the theater on Washington St Friday at 7:00 or Sunday at 5:30
Cornelia: Meet at the train depot Saturday at 7:00
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
One of the men who attempted to escape from the coal mines last week is discussed in better detail. He and his friends were given life terms for burning down the houses of those who colluded with government revenuers.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Those 5-star reviews really help people find the podcast. For today, here are some podcasts that have more reviews than this one.
Robert Alston was passionate about the treatment of prisoners under the convict leasing system- which made him an enemy in Captain Edward Cox. The two would settle it with guns inside the Capitol Building.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Before the chain gang there was convict leasing- anyone sent to the state peniteniary could find themselves digging canals, mining for coal, or working in a factory. The coal mines were among the worst places to be sent, and there was the occasional escape attempt.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Anderson Pittman from Habersham County was taken prisoner near the end of the Civil War and didn't come home until 1903.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
As a Grateful Dead fan I was aware of the song 'Dupree's Diamond Blues' but never knew that it was about an eighteen year old who committed a robbery and muder in Atlanta. This is the story of 'The Peachtree Bandit', the last person sentenced to hang in Georgia, and some of the music he inspired.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Robert Forsyth would be the first United States Marshall to die in the line of duty- killed in 1794 by a disgraced former minister.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
'Let the Midnight Special... Shine a light on me...' From the turn of the century until the fifties people convicted of misdemeanor crimes would work on public roads in black and white stripes. At one time Georgia would have more paved roads than any other southern state, all from convict labor.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
For the Fouth of July, stories from both sides of the Revolution. Elizabeth Johnson was a loyal British Subject living in Savannah, James Jackson was a die-hard rebel and leader of the Patriot forces.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
After the American victory at Kettle Creek things were looking up for the patriots- Briar Creek would end that. Besides the battle, conflict would happen all around Georgia in homes and communities.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A night to drinking, and maybe some careless words, lead to a murder in Habersham County. The murder would face justice one dark night in his cell. Also, another tale of whiskey leading to violence in Habersham.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A circus train collides with another train in Columbus, Georgia, and 24 people lose their lives.
Researching and discussing circus disasters is a dark but busy part of the historical community. If you're interested, start with Charles Nelson Reilley's account of the 1944 Hartford circus fire in which 168 people died.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A short description of a man born in Rabun County who would become Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and a part time resident of Clarkesville.
Two murders in Rabun County, and in both the killers claim insanity. Are you insane if you're drunk? What if your head rattles when you shake it? Two stories for the true crime lovers out there.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Georgia history stories will start again the first week of June- we'll talk about the chain gang, the Peachtree bandit, and a few moonshiners. For now, though, let's detour to nearby Cleveland Tennesee and meet a family with (maybe) a stain in their past, a ghost cat, and a haunted railroad bridge.
I'll be doing a live show at the Banks County Library on June 5 at 2:00! You are welcome to bring and share a story from Banks County, or just enjoy listening!
A short history of the Georgia Air Line Railroad and a few of the cities that were formed in it's wake. Then, a preacher and engineer survives a wreck just outside Toccoa.
LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
An April Fools episode where we deviate from Georgia history into the world of income tax protest- today I'll explain that you don't need to fill out your 1040 form.
Actually I'll explain some reason people have used to avoid the income tax and ways they've failed. It's a fun look into the legal maneuverings that come up every April 15th.
This episode has it all- true crime, the supernatural, a trial, and a movie with Johnny Cash! This week we look at a murder that was later portrayed in a book, then a 1982 made-for-tv movie with Johnny Cash and Andy Griffith. Watch it first if you want, but if you don't I'll warn you before the real spoilers start.
TWO LIVE SHOWS:
-=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy’s. Start at 3:00
-=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00.
An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.
No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A bridge in Brunswick is hit- twice- by cargo ships.
TWO LIVE SHOWS:
-=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy’s. Start at 3:00
-=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00.
An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.
No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
-Don't know why, but last issue had the wrong audio file-
The issue of states rights comes up in 1825 as Governor Troup tries to open western lands for settlement, conflicting with treaties the inhabitants had negotiated with Washington D.C.
TWO LIVE SHOWS:
-=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy’s. Start at 3:00
-=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00.
An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.
No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
The story of a daring bank robbery. Were there three robbers or two? Was it an inside job? Who knew to look under the geranium? Who was sleeping in the bank? What did the magnetic boy have to say? All your questions will be answered!
TWO LIVE SHOWS:
-=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy’s. Start at 3:00
-=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00.
An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.
No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
On the square in Gainesville is a plaque honoring the traditions and history of some people who never existed. We take a look at the historical markers of Kymerica, an art project that started in Athens and has spread throughout the world.
TWO LIVE SHOWS:
-=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy’s. Start at 3:00
-=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00.
An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.
No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
With all the current talk about impeachment, we revisit the first president to face the process.
TWO LIVE SHOWS:
-=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy’s. Start at 3:00
-=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00.
An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.
No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
With the recent decision by the Supreme Court on the Fourteenth Amendment, we take a short and non-political look at the application of the exclusionary clause after the Civil War. We're looking at the legal issues that troubled the United States when it came to prosecuting former Confederates.
Today we look through the newspapers at five different stories, all headlined 'A Tragedy in Georgia'. Some are legitimate tragedies, some are strange, and I think at least one is just made up.
TWO LIVE SHOWS:
-=> Saturday April 6 at BSG Cafe in Cornelia, next to Bigg Daddy’s. Start at 3:00
-=> Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Starting at 3:00.
An hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is material different from the ghost tours. Sweet Southern Creations will focus on Clarkesville, BSG on Cornelia.
No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A few short stories from James Mooney's 1906 book "Myths of the Cherokee"- mostly about the moon and the sun. Also why you shouldn't cheat at soccer.
LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories.
he Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
-=> There was an 'ooops' in the audio, it's fixed now <=-
As you drive through Tallulah Falls, you'll pass over the Rev. George Vandiver Memorial Bridge, and the Adam Poole Vandiver bridge. The story of these two men involves growth of a family as it establishes itself in the area. There will also be some good and bad hunting tips, and what to do if a deer pushes you off a cliff.
LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A short followup about the search for the Confederate Gold, which may or may not be lost. Stories of gold hunters in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Michigan.
LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
That book about Abraham Chenault
When Jefferson Davis and other Confederate officials left Richmond, how much money did they take with them? Where did it end up? The long version of a story I told in an earlier podcast.
LIVE SHOW: Saturday April 13th - Sweet Southern Creations, 1363 Washington St in Clarkesville, across from the theater. Staring at 3:00, an hour of true crime and mystery from Habersham County’s past. This is all new material, different from the ghost tours. No charge, just good coffee, pastry, and stories.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
That book about Abraham Chenault
Reconstruction was a crazy time. The former Confederacy was given a set of rules to rejoin the Union, then the rules were changed. This week the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments get passed and Rufus Bullock is elected Governor. Bullock would be a very unpopular governor and resign in disgrace- only to return later and be remembered as a hero.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Eula Mae THompson was convicted of murder with her husband and his moonshine business partner. Then she changed the story. But... she can't be executed because the governor says her head just isn't shaped like a murderer's head... Confused? Me too.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Wow- I recorded the Compulsory Education episode when I had the flu, and I didn't realize how bad I had it. I missed a few edits, and even lost an entire track. Not my best work. To make up for it, here's a bonus episode.
A short story about a character born in Georgia who would become the premier con man of Denver, then Scagway Alaska amid the Yukon Gold Rush
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A really, really long walk.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
James Oglethorpe intended Georgia to be a center for producing silk, not cotton. Today we look at past industries that are no longer with us- saddle trees, folding bathtubs, asbestos mining and the Toccoa Casket Company.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
We start with a signifcant Revolutionary War battle in Wilkes County, then take a closer look at the career of one of the generals. Elijah Clarke would serve in the American and French armies, and when he got fed up with the federal government he went off and started his own country.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Gus Johnson was one of the most infamous criminals in the area of Rome, Georgia. Today we'll discuss his crimes and his death at the gallows.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
In Cornelia a train wrecks, the engineer and another man are killed. Was it an accident, or a plot between his wife and another man to get his out of the way? Also, some distractions from the newspaper.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
You may have seen Dwight Shrute read from the book 'Struwwelpeter'. It's an actual children's book and I had a copy as a kid. Here's one poem- The Hare.
I did make a video at :
https://youtu.be/D5cMJ42alhc?feature=shared
The audio is from Librivox, but I did make a video for this poem:
https://youtu.be/nJKZSRALo9M?feature=shared
This is a video walk through of the 1963 courthouse on the square in Clarkesville. It's been empty since 2019, and as of now is slated to be demolished.
https://youtu.be/756tvwZ2Qdk?si=cZfLBhh7g28ceNbh
I put this out a while ago, but it deserves another listen!
Scary video version: https://youtu.be/02bd_JsafXk?feature=shared
Kids Video version: https://youtu.be/_HhwkBHN3Yc?feature=shared
Blind Susie is a traditional story from Banks County. You can join the Band Historical Society on October 20-21 for their historical walk through downtown. You'll learn a lot about your communities' history, and maybe meet a character or two. Personally, I'm looking forward to visiting the jail.
Two Civil War era shost stories from Georgia, orginally published in an 1886 newspaper.
History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem walking tours of downtown Clarkesville will be every weekend from September 15 until October 30! Meet at the theater in downtown Clarkesville- Friday and Saturday at 7:00, Sunday at 5:00. Spend an hour with tales of Habersham’s history, notable people, crimes, and a ghost story… actually a few ghost stories!
$10.00 per person- pay at the theater. Cash, Card, or Venmo.
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
How do you define conjure? For some, it's a form of faith healing; drawing fire from the body or stopping excessive bleeding. In some places it's magic- graveyard dirt at the crossroads. This is a short overview of two types of conjure from Georgia.
History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem walking tours of downtown Clarkesville will be every weekend from September 15 until October 30! Meet at the theater in downtown Clarkesville- Friday and Saturday at 7:00, Sunday at 5:00. Spend an hour with tales of Habersham’s history, notable people, crimes, and a ghost story… actually a few ghost stories!
$10.00 per person- pay at the theater. Cash, Card, or Venmo.
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
We're kicking off autumn with two ghost stories from a Savannah newspaper! The paper casually reports some very supernatural events as casually as any other news.
History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem walking tours of downtown Clarkesville will be every weekend from September 15 until October 30! Meet at the theater in downtown Clarkesville- Friday and Saturday at 7:00, Sunday at 5:00. Spend an hour with tales of Habersham’s history, notable people, crimes, and a ghost story… actually a few ghost stories!
$10.00 per person- pay at the theater. Cash, Card, or Venmo.
More information at:
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
Just as an experiment I took an entire article about a disgraced pastor in Banks County from the Atlanta Constitution and uploaded it to ChatGPT. Chat GPT is an artificial intelligence, and it used it's processes to turn the news article into a story. All the facts are true, and it does turn a fairly dry newspaper account into a lively story.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
If you downloaded this earlier and it was blank- here is the episode.
A serial killer stalks Atlanta's Fourth Ward not long after Jack the Ripper terrorizes Whitechapel. Was there a serial killer at work? This week the African American residents of Atlanta at the turn of the century face fear in various different forms.
This will be the last episode in thise series- stay subscribed! Some fun Halloween episodes are coming, and there will be more Georgia history stories in a few months.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
A serial killer stalks Atlanta's Fourth Ward not long after Jack the Ripper terrorizes Whitechapel. Was there a serial killer at work? This week the African American residents of Atlanta at the turn of the century face fear in various different forms.
This will be the last episode in thise series- stay subscribed! Some fun Halloween episodes are coming, and there will be more Georgia history stories in a few months.
The Moving Through Georgia book is available on Amazon.
But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Storis of Northeast Georgia as portrayed in newspapers around the country. We start with a two hundred pound baby in Mount Airy and explore Rabun, Habersham, Banks and Jackson counties. And, yes... we see just about every southern stereotype there is.
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But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Thanks to Stan Crump for suggesting an episode on the history of the Alto Tuberculosis Sanitarium, which later became Arrendale State Prison. We discuss the fight against tuberculosis, syphalis, and crime. We also go into a little detail on three women who faced the death penalty in Georgia.
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But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
Someone sent in the question and the answer might surprise you. We also discuss the role of coffee in battle, and the bravery of those who poured it.
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The story of a shootout in Hall County between some moonshiners and government agents. The whole thing gets complicated with some family connections, and ends with an interesting post-shootout career.
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A short story about Tillman Justice in Towns County and the murder of his neighbor.
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From the thirties through the sixties, any movie in Atlanta had been screened and judged by a local film censor. THis week we look at censorship in the movies and what exactly they didn't want people to see.
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Governor Joe Brown had a plan to arm Georgians against a possible invasion- pikes.
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But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
For the Fourth of July we go through the Revolutionary War career of Nathiel Greene, namesake of Greene County. From Boston in 1776 to Savannah, Greene was involved in fighting the British even after Cornwallis hung up his spurs.
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But they are dead - A look at mourning and notable burials in Northeast Georgia
In 1936 three tornados struck downtown Gainesville. Forty years later a dam failure would flood Toccoa Falls College. This week, two tragedies.
A story that I told in the live show- the tale of an 1895 murder in Banks County. We go from crime to punishment.
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In 1970 Karl Wallenda crossed Tallulah Groge on a wire- but he wasn't the first! He may not even have been the second to do it. This week we answer the question; how did they get the wire across the gorge?
Video of Wallenda making the crossing
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James Oglethorpe was often criticized for concentrating too much on defending Savannah from the British and not dealing with the day-to-day problems of the colonists- but he turned out to be right. This week a British captain has his ear cut off, and war is declared!
Well, there's more to it than that...
A quick story about a Gainesville moonshiner, and a very dangerous batch of whiskey.
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We're back! This next series of episodes begins with James Oglethorpe and the founding of the Georgia colony.
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Hilliard Wilbanks from Cornelia was awarded the Medal of Honor poshumously for his bravery in Vietnam.
The Medal of Honor website- more stories of bravery
While I'm writing new episodes for the summer- here's a few odds and ends from thelocal papers.
I once had a podcast of short Civil War stories called 'Civil War Sketches'. I'm sharing one episode as I write and record new espodes of Moving Through Georgia to come mout in June. Thanks to everyone who attended the live show!
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Some short notes on interesting people of Northeast Georgia- these are good stories, but too short to be their own episode. This will be the last episode of this series- Please stay subscribed, as there will be more episodes in June.
We’re going to do a LIVE Moving through Georgia show at Sweetbreads in Demorest on SATURDAY, APRIL 8 at 2:00! Please join us for a conversation on the history and a few mysteries of this area, some colorful characters who were part of Demorest, and at least one ghost story! And, what's a podcast without some true crime- mayhem, moonshiners, and murders! It’ll be fun, and you’ll learn a little more about your community!
The search for proof that the Earth is hollow leads one man to Northeast Georgia, and how a local landmark was part of his experiment.
A look at the meaning behind handling dangerous snakes in church, and it's connection to two North Georgia churches.
We’re going to do a LIVE Moving through Georgia show at Sweetbreads in Demorest on SATURDAY, APRIL 8 at 2:00! Please join us for a conversation on the history and a few mysteries of this area, some colorful characters who were part of Demorest, and at least one ghost story! And, what's a podcast without some true crime- mayhem, moonshiners, and murders! It’ll be fun, and you’ll learn a little more about your community!
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A Georgian from Roswell, 380 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, is given the task to build a navy for the Confederacy.
We’re going to do a LIVE Moving through Georgia show at Sweetbreads in Demorest on SATURDAY, APRIL 8 at 2:00! Please join us for a conversation on the history and a few mysteries of this area, some colorful characters who were part of Demorest, and at least one ghost story! And, what's a podcast without some true crime- mayhem, moonshiners, and murders! It’ll be fun, and you’ll learn a little more about your community!
The security guard suspected of planting a bomb at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. The press has no problem condemning him as an angry, lone bomber from an isolated mountain community as the 24 hours news cycle begins. This week, the rush to fill a full day's broadcasting overrules some journalists' integrity.
We’re going to do a LIVE Moving through Georgia show at Sweetbreads in Demorest on SATURDAY, APRIL 8 at 2:00! Please join us for a conversation on the history and a few mysteries of this area, some colorful characters who were part of Demorest, and at least one ghost story! And, what's a podcast without some true crime- mayhem, moonshiners, and murders! It’ll be fun, and you’ll learn a little more about your community!
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We've done something like this before- this week it's as many place names as I can explain in ten minutes.
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A quick story about the first few mayors of Atlanta. The Free and Rowdy Party gets the city started, then the Moral Party moves in.
Georgia Harsh had money, friends, and a taste for liquor. He and some fellow wealthy college students pulled off seven armed robberies for the fun of it- leaving two dead in their wake. Harsh would be arrested, and then the second act of his life would start. His life would actually go through a few acts.
This week, the fascinating life of a criminal from the turn of the century through World War Two.
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I spent some time playing with 'Chat GPT', an online artificial intelligence. I asked it some questions, and it gave vague, fairly simply worded answers. Chat GPT is causing a lot of controversy in schools, and making a lot of people's work easier. This week we let a computer tell us about Northeast Georgia, the Civil War in Athens, and why this is a good podcast!
The South had a plan to press England and France into recognizing their nation; those countries needed cotton, and they had it. Although the basic idea that Europe's first steps into industrialization would depend on Southern cotton, a few factors ruined the plan. It might sound a little like a high school history lecture, but the Trent affair and Cotton Diplomacy were key to the South's path toward independence.
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Jane Anderson went from a troubled upbringing in Atlanta to live in Demorest and attend Piedmont College for a time. She lived an exciting life as a war correspondent in Europe, wrote some short stories, and was romanced by authors, composers and aristocrats. She also broadcast propaganda for the Nazis at the start of World War Two.
Digitize Habersham- PDF's of newspaper pages from and about Habersham County. A free local project.
In honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, a short story from his early career. Lincoln is challenged to a duel which he accepts- and they do it with swords.
Once a year a tent would go up and the town would have a week of lectures, classes, concerts and events. This was the Chautauqua, and it was a major event in the life of a rural community. This week I describe a Chautauqua in Demorest thanks to a newspaper article I found through Digitize Habersham. This is a local project that digitizes newspapers and other publications- it's searchable and a great resource if you're a fan of local history.
Link to Digitize Habersham
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Joseph Standing and another Mormon missionary were abducted from Northeast Georgia, and Standing was shot. This week the murder of a religious missionary in the mountains near Rome, Georgia.
When I first started looking into Crawford Long I thought it would be too boring for a podcast episode- I was wrong. Think you wasted your time partying in college? This week a doctor from Georgia performs surgery on a sleeping patient using what was previously a recreational drug.
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This is an episode I did for a podcast called 'Civil War Sketches', that I don't do anymore. It's the tale of Jefferson Davis' odyssey from Richmond to Georgia, ending with his arrest and the end of the Confederacy.
Eugene Talmadge dies before taking the oath of office, and three men step in with a claim to the chair. Do you think politics are overly contentious, too partisan, and out of control right now? Have a look how elections were contested in the forties.
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This week we discuss the origins of Wilkes and Elbert County, the Battle of Kettle Creek, and who the city of Clarkesville was named for; but the podcast isn't about them. It's about Old Dan Tucker.
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This week one of Georgia's more controversial governors, Eugene Talmadge. He believed in the Bible, a thrifty government, and segregation. We'll also digress into the County Unit system of voting and set up for next week- the year that Georgia had three governors.
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From James Mooney's 1902 book 'Myths of the Cherokee'. What stars really look like, and why the possum's tail is bare.
As we prepare for the championship game, here's a few stories from the first two centuries or so of the University of Georgia.
In this extra episode we discuss the shape note singing tradition. Get ready to sing along! Square...triangle...circle...
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One of the major points of contention between the North and South during the 1800's was over nullification. Two particular states chose to ignore, or nullify, a federal law. Was this an expression of states' rights, or an unlawful act? This week we discuss one of the major events in the runup to the Civil War.
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A tour of the large cemetery in Gainesville and some of it's notable residents.
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Georgia has struggled with alcohol since it's inception. From James Oglethorpe to Wayne B. Wheeler, we discuss early attempts to prohibit strong drink.
After the Civil War the Spiritualist movement swept the country. People were using ouija boards, automatic writing, and seances to contact the dead. Add to that a relatively new technology- photography. This week, taking pictures of the dead.
Looking for something fun and local during Spooky Season? Come to a History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tour of downtown Clarkesville! We'll take a short walk as we discuss the history of Clarkesville and Habersham County. Moonshiners, hangings, unsolved mysteries, and a ghost story or two! $10.00 per person, meet outside the theater.
7:00 on Friday and Saturday, 5:00 on Sunday
September 18- October 30
More info at: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour
As we approach Halloween, a short description of burial and mourning practices during the Civil War.
Please join us on a Haunted Habersham History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem walking tour of downtown Clarkesville, from Sept 18 until Halloween. $10 per person, meet at the theater downtown. 7:00 on Friday and Saturday, 5:00 on Sunday.
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This is the first episode of a new podcast called 'Civil War Sketches'. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Civil War Sketches
We start the podcast with two stories. First, Lincoln starts the Civil War by not firing on the Confederates at Fort Sumter, then a look back at Lincoln's earlier career when he was challenged to a duel.
Did Lincoln manipulate the Southern leaders to fire the first shots of the war, and were those shots fired three months before Fort Sumter was bombarded?
-then-
Lots of Nineteenth century figures fought in duels, but we usually think of pistols at fifty paces- not standing in a box with a broadsword.
Welcome to the podcast- The Civil War and the world around it!
An interview with Lynne and Glenn Smith- Authors of the book Wash. Wash was a Banks County resident who was convicted of murder in 1928. The book presents his story and an argument that he actually acted in self-defense.
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If you are subscribed, I will post some spooky Halloween stuff in October, but this is the last regular episode. Hope to see you at my new podcast- Civil War Sketches. Thanks for listening!
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The controversial governor of Georgia during the Civil War, Joe Brown was often at odds with Jefferson Davis' government in Richmond. Who was really fighting the war- was it a unified Confederate States of America army, or a group of individual states' armies? In this episode Governor Brown explores the limits and difficulties of state's rights.
A visit to a mill in Banks County and a little bit about how mills work.
Ragsdale Mill: https://millpictures.com/mills.php?millid=693
In the 'Hands up!' episode I told the story of Bill Miner. He was a famous train robber from Canada who pulled his last job robbing a train outside Gainesville. It's a good story, and when I found some further details about the train robbery and Miner's capture, plus two escape attempts from prison, I couldn't resist.
Ty Cobb was one of the best baseball players ever. Through the years he gained a reputation as a drinker, a fighter, and a racist- but this reputation may not have been deserved. For years all I knew about Cobb was that he was from Banks County and that he was a jerk; of course there is more to the story than that.
A short look at some of the items found in local newspapers around the turn of the century.
How five Northeast Georgia counties got their names, all explained in just under ten minutes- before 'Freebird' runs out. We discuss who Elbert, Lumpkin, Forsyth, and Towns county were named after, and find one county in Georgia that was named after the ugliest man in England.
Millions of counterfeit greybacks flooded the South at the start of the Civil War, causing economic mayhem. The cause of these fakes did business out of a little stationary shop in Philadelphia, advertised in the local paper, and never once feared the law.
James Longstreet had a long and impressing military career, including being called General Lee's 'Old War Horse". After the war, however, criticism of his personal politics and his conduct during Gettysburg would cause some to think of him as a traitor to the Southern cause.
This week, the career of a Gainesville resident who rests in Alta Vista Cemetery.
The Declaration of Independence as it might have been written today. This was published by an organization called The Pacific Legal Foundation in an effort to help people understand the rights we were asserting, and were willing to die for, on July Fourth.
In 1921 the writer H.L. Mencken published the Declaration of Independence in what he called 'American'. It wasn't the King's English, or the Queen's either.
It seems like a good idea- power an airplane with a small nuclear reactor so it can stay aloft indefinitely. The one problem the engineers in the Dawsonville Forest facility faced- how do you do it?
From fifth grade history onward you need to know one fact: Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. If he didn't invent it, he did take the credit for it. Whitney and others revolutionize the production of cotton fabric in this extra episode.
In 1913 Atlanta Leo Frank was tried for the brutal murder of Mary Phagan. What would follow would be the most notorious trial in Southern history.
I don't know why the original posting had no sound, but here is the episode again.
We start series three with a tour of Towns and Union Counties. The story of Hiawassee, some mountains with gory names, and track rock!
He rode for nearly twenty-four hours to warn the people of the approaching British, and his accomplishment was commemorated in an epic poem. It was the ride of - Jimmy Blair. Did you expect someone else? Hear another voice announce 'The British are Coming' as we discuss the namesake of Blairsville in Union County.
This episode comes out on April 17, which The Old Farmer's Almanac says is the best day for harvesting belowground crops, slaughtering livestock, brewing beer, or listening to podcasts! Farmers for centuries have looked to the signs before planting or harvesting; this week we look at American almanacs and planting by the phase of the moon, or the zodiac. This will also be the last episode of series 2, I'm taking a short break and will be back with more episodes in the summer.
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An interview show! It's a short talk with Peter about his work creating a digital component to the Veteran's wall in Cornelia, an upcoming documentary about railroads and the railroad depot, and a project to digitize the county's past and preserve it for the future.
Links mentioned in the show:
https://gahistoricnewspapers
https://habershamhistory.org/projects/veterans/
Add a name to the wall: veterans@habershamhistory.org
Add your family’s information: info@habershamhistory.org
Be a part of the project: volunteer@habershamhistory.org
Donate and make this project happen: https://habershamhistory.org/donate
I always wondered how stills worked. A quick history of the homemade liquor business' contentious relationship with the United States government and how to make corn whiskey. Raise a glass!
In 1956 the Georgia Tech football team accepted an offer to play in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The only problem was that the team they were to play had a black player. One story of the beginnings of integrated schools and athletics in Georgia.
More true crime from the 1800's. Radford Crockett would live a life that would result in his being Atlanta's first public hanging.
The Romeo-and-Juliet story of Sautee and Nacoochee that gave these valley their names, plus an account of Hernando De Soto who may have stayed in the best accommodations near Helen. We'll also dig with the Smithsonian into the famous Nacoochee Mound to find out what-or who- was buried there.
A very short extra on the book 'Cold Sassy Tree', written by a Banks County native and taking place in 1906 Banks County.
Sometimes a love of local history comes from hearing small bits of history that connect you to a place. This week, history as seen from the car window. Place names in Banks County, statues of weightlifters in Toccoa, and the Center of the World.
... to the shores of Tripoli... A hero of four wars, a bunch of duels, a new navy, and a toast that is still debated today. In this episode we look at the career of Stephen Decatur and the amazing career that led Georgia to name a city and a county after him.
Stories of the Earth's beginning from the Cherokee. How animals found dry land, how the deer got it's horns, and more.
A brief history of Georgia, starting just a few million years ago. Where can you find fossils in Georgia? Were their dinosaurs in Georgia? Where did the early people of this area come from, and what challenges did they face? It's Pangea to Desoto!
True Crime podcasts are among the most popular podcasts out there, so today we have the murder of Jasper Henderson in 1885. We know just about all the details of the crime except for one detail- why on Earth did he do it?
A quick discussion of The Circuit Rider's Wife which inspired 'I'd Climb the Highest Mountain' and a poet from Washington Georgia named Thomas Holley Chivers.
A short journey through some newspaper stories from the 1800's on. Damsels in distress over financial misdeeds! Should teachers get married? What's happening around town, and which houses are conveniently empty? Lastly- why should you walk around with a pocket full of radium?
The career of Alexander Stephens followed the career of the American South as it became the CSA, then returned to the Union.
The career of Alexander Stephens followed the career of the American South as it became the CSA, then returned to the Union.
The career of Alexander Stephens followed the career of the American South as it became the CSA, then returned to the Union.
In the year 1887 Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy... didn't come to Athens. Actually, there were several years that he didn't come to Athens, but this one was special. We'll discuss why Davis declined the invitation, and how he and several other figures fared as they transitioned from being Confederate leaders back to Union citizens.
Season Two of Moving Through Georgia begins with fighting between Georgia and North Carolina over a strip of land... that nobody really wants. It's the Walton War!
Happy Thanksgiving! In this extra episode we look at how Georgians eventually, and sometimes reluctantly, came to accept the holiday of Thanksgiving. There’s a lot here-
The first Thanksgiving- in Virginia
Chicken pie
Who wrote ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’
And an astonishing quantity of liquor! Pull up a chair!
An Appalachian spooky story for October! Read by Mrs. Brooks from BCPS.
See the video at: https://youtu.be/02bd_JsafXk
Less scary version: https://youtu.be/_HhwkBHN3Yc
Haunted Habersham History walking tours: https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour/home
Who were the 'Moon Eyed' people referred to in the history of Fort Mountain? Were they the descendants of Welsh explorers or were they... little green men? A fun look into a local historical mystery.
Consider a Haunted Habersham History, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem tour of downtown Clarkesville through October! Leaving from the theater at 7:00 on Friday and Saturday, 5:00 on Sunday.
More info at
https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour/home
As the weather starts to cool and football season begins- here come campfires, scary stories, and spooky folktales! This is an extra episode with some stories of ghosts in Northeast Georgia colleges.
If you like your history with a little mayhem and murder, look into the Haunted Habersham ghost tour at https://sites.google.com/view/clarkesvilletour/home
Imagine the faculty and students of the University of Georgia rising up to demand and end to... football! It almost happened in 1897 when as players death caused the game to be banned in Athens and Atlanta, and nearly statewide. This is episode 15 and the last episode of Season One. Please stay subscribed for more extra material and Season Two!
One a rainy afternoon I start sharing a Cherokee folktale, then tack on two more. Girls outsmart boys, moms outsmart their sons, and turtles outsmart rabbits.
This episode it's an overview of how the towns of Habersham County were planned, how they grew, and the town planning that went into their creation.
We go from fact to folklore in this one. Start with stories of Spanish explorers digging for gold in the 1600's, then stories of lost gold and silver mines, ending with the saga of the lost Confederate gold. You'll want to start digging for diamonds in Gainesville, silver on Currahee, and Jefferson Davis' gold in Washington.
Getting ready for school to start up again? This is a quick overview of Banks County schools put together from notes written by a former superintendent. Pay attention- there's a quiz at the end!
Did the men and women of Walter Raleigh's Lost Colony travel through Northeast Georgia on their journey from North Carolina? Follow the story of some of Georgia's oldest roadside markers, possibly telling a story of survival, loss, and courage.
An overview of the units that trained at Camp Toccoa, and the eventual transition of the camp after the war.
A short hike around Currahee Mountain, and the history found on the way. Civil War veterans, Moonshiners, and two men hiding out in a cave. A lot happened on this mountain, so this is part one.
Three people from Northeast Georgia who fought for our country, including the Revolution, Civil War, and both World Wars.
Two quick stories; a brave American patriot makes the British fear him, and a foolish British officer underestimates the Americans. Released to celebrate 500 downloads- thanks everyone!
Quick sketches of Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton; the three men who signed the Declaration of Independence for Gerogia.
One of the loudest voices for preserving the Union, then secession. Robert Toombs was a principal figure in Georgia before the Civil War.
Two stories about crime and trains. Bill Miner was a folk hero who robbed trains, a Canadian version of Billy the Kid who ended his career in Northeast Georgia. The Great Locomotive Chase is a story of a stolen train and a dramatic chase though Georgia.
Hart County is the only Georgia county named after a woman. The stories of Nancy Hart's exploits during the Revolutionary War are legendary. In this episode Nancy foils spies, does a little spying herself, and defends her home against the British.
This is another extra to celebrate 200 downloads of this podcast! The Summer has just started, and there's a lot more in store. Thanks for listening and consider telling a friend!
I love folktales, so today I'm going to share an extra episode. This is a Cherokee folktale that takes place in and around Tallulah Falls. A young man meets two women... and it turns out that nothing is what you think it is.
The long and fascinating career of Joseph Habersham from the Revolutionary War to a political career in the new United States.
Georgia has a long history, and towns tend to come and go. Auraria in Lumpkin County was the thriving center of the Georgia gold rush for a time, now it's really just a memory. White Sulphur Springs in Hall County used to be a tourist destination. One of my favorite subjects to research so far has been the town of Cassville in Bartow County, which ended it's existence as a different town in a different county. Names are important.
The home front is a critical part of any war story. There has to be something worth fighting for, and people who will provide and protect. Soldiers have to be fed and supplied, homes need to be defended. Sometimes the most crucial contributions to the war effort are made far behind the lines.
We'll come back to the subject of gold a few times in this podcast. This is the beginning- the first shout of 'Gold!' through the forest. Soon after, enter John then Philologus Loud. John would help get he whole thing started, while Philologus would add a little local color and a permanent memorial in a Dahlonega park.
Beginning with borders- a quick discussion of borders, especially around Banks and Habersham Counties. Nanya-Hi, The Wofford Settlement and Benjamin Hawkins.