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The Ghostly Red Dog Road

Red Dog Road is in Harlan County, Kentucky, and is located on Black Mountain. This area is renowned for its numerous ghost stories and legends over the years. Another legend that dates back to the same time period as Headless Annie involves a coal miner who lost his mind after he believed his wife was…

Headless Annie of Black Mountain

Headless Annie is one of Harlan County’s most famous ghost stories in southeastern Kentucky. The legend dates back to the 1930s, when the coal mining industry was filled with violence and conflict. During this time, mining companies began intimidating and attacking employees who voiced support for better working conditions and unionization. The story goes that…