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The folklore behind lone chimneys left standing in Appalachia

Popkin
Apr 01, 2026
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In Appalachian folklore, chimneys are often described as “silent monuments to lives long vanished.” This video from the history page @appalachian_bluebird explores the folklore behind chimneys in the Appalachian region. Today, many chimneys in Appalachia are the last remaining parts of long-gone homes.

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