Man West Virginia: Home of the Hillbillies

Man West Virginia is home of the Hillbillies, and part of some incredible Appalachian history! In this episdoe I explore Man West Virginia.
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[@MountainRoots]

Love hearing from everyone in the comments! Where should we explore next?

[@stantheman9072]

How about somewhere in the Blue Ridge of northern Georgia-western North Carolina? The eastern continental divide region is different from the heart of Appalachia that was scarred physically and culturally by industrial coal mining.

[@ogamhunter]

Fayetteville WV. beautiful town, with lots of history! (Glen). WV.

[@tonylwright]

Clifton Forge VA is a small town with plenty of history that looks similar to many of these in your videos. And it's not too far away from you either.

[@terrybaker7412]

Hamlin, WV in Lincoln County

[@jasong428]

Breathitt and Perry Counties KY?

[@theusher2893]

Hillbillies are the salt of the earth. And despite the way media portray them, not a racist bone in their bodies. I've never met friendlier, more welcoming folks, and I'm from Texas.

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

I was just thinking that ..down home hospitality...non judgemental... That's how I perceived when I visited West Virginia... Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️❤️🇺🇸🗽

[@DP-oi9nd]

😅

[@treykaiza]

Maybe you want to tell us if giving birth is painful? You know, since you like to talk about things that you have no experience with. I'm a person of color and I went to grade and middle school in Grafton, WV then went to high school in both Wheeling and Bluefield. I can tell you that racism is engrained in mountain culture. There is a very, very small percent of the population that is not bigoted but by and large its the norm. I jumped on Greyhound a few days after turning 18 and never looked back. Now I want to hear you tell us how gravity is on the moon..again since you've not actually experienced it.

[@kdugg]

We (most of us) are melungeons. We are a mixed race people. European, black and native ancestry.

[@cliffordmounte7424]

I worked in Man West Virginia at Rockhouse #2 coal mine. I drove from Freeburn Kentucky, Pike Co.. lord how I wish I had the means to go back ..GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@Clemburke1111]

My dad was from there, and guess what? He became a NASA scientist after serving in The Berlin Airlift we went to college at WVU etc etc

[@gabedavv]

fairmont native here!! love to see wv get the media light it deserves ❤!

[@demoisellesdoggroomingparl76]

I love seeing Appalachia and the word “hillbilly” shed in a positive light, with pride. Love seeing these videos of this beautiful place.

[@davecrawford4418]

Back in '71 we ( Princeton Tigers) had a wrestling match with Man. The snow storm started just as we got there and we ended up getting snowed in. We spent the night in the gym, on the mat with one army blanket each. Somehow the exhaust fan in the gym got turned on... geez it got cold in there... froze our behinds off! One of those nights that you're glad to see the sun come up!

[@stantheman9072]

That big empty parking lot and concrete pad before you got to the high school is the former location of one of the original memorial hospitals built by the United Mine Workers in the mid-50s. It was where most victims of Buffalo Creek were cared for before the overwhelming number could be sent out to other facilities. It was closed around the year 2000, abandoned and finally demolished a little more than 10 years later. Sad story.

[@MountainRoots]

Wow, thanks so much for the history!

[@ogamhunter]

I miss that Hospital very much, I'm one who never wanted to go to the Hp. It never bothered me one bit to go there, the greatest care and huge heart the area people had. You don't see that no more, I could've sit and talked with the elders all day! (Glen). WV.

[@alysonrdiaz]

There’s just something about these small Appalachian towns🤎🥰 Love love love what you’re doing and can’t wait until your next video!!

[@MountainRoots]

There really is! Thanks for following along ☺️

[@brookscarney]

That's how I feel brother, God bless 🙏

[@mariemann3536]

My momma is from Man... Thanks for doing this video. I teared up... I haven't been back there in so long.

[@JustAGuyYaKnow42]

Man is great. I've loved this series so far. I'm surprised I don't see an episode on Logan.

[@MountainRoots]

In time 😉... thanks for watching!

[@daniellebcooper7160]

Thank you for posting these videos. As an Australian, i find them interesting as theyre of places that are not normally spoken about, or on a 'things to see' list..

[@MountainRoots]

That really makes me smile, cheers! 😊

[@brookscarney]

As an American who had never stepped foot in the Appalachian mountains, put this place on your bucket list my Aussie brother! I have been as far north as Alaska, far south as Baja California. Been thru the Cascades, Rockies, Sawtooths, Chugach and now the Appalachias. Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, Glacier, Yosemite and now the New River Gorge Honestly thought I'd seen it all, but the Appalachias blew my mind. The mountains, terrain and sprawling deciduous forest is absolutely epic and breathtakingly beautiful. The way the rivers, creeks and streams thread their way thru the land is like nothing is ever seen. Like driving thru a postcard, no exaggeration. If you are an outdoors person, you will love what you find. The state motto of "Wild and Wonderful" has been uttered by myself many times upon bearing witness to state's seemingly endless wonder. I love West Virginia thru and thru 😍

[@hillbillydan4721]

You can take a feller out of the holler but you can never take the holler out of the feller !!!! I really enjoy your channel because even though I no longer live I Appalachia, I am reminded of the life where I grew up !!! Thank you for all these videos from home !!

[@kimberlyjarrell3373]

Thank you! I love my little town. A Hillbilly I’ll always be.

[@hockeyjon596]

All I gotta say is whenever in Man, you gotta stop at Keith's Bar & Grill. Cozy joint with tons of character and amazing food. 😁

[@speedsteel5784]

Great video. As an Ohio yankee, I'm proud to say I'm my wife was born in Man and my mother in law was a Man Hillbilly. West Virginia has a culture of its own. While I haven't personally adopted the slaw dog, I do enjoy my frequent visits to the state.

[@marknewton6984]

My mom was from Iaeger on the Tug River. Liked my visits there.

[@USMC-1911]

I was born in man hospital, very good people live down there man hasn't changed a bunch me and my wife try too go down once a year . Getting down there has definitely changed it used to take us 12hrs to get their from Ohio now it only takes 6 .

[@brianspivey9254]

One thing about living in that part of the country is that if you lived there 20,30, 40 or more years ago, lot of things are pretty much the same, I am from Bluefield, and not much has changed there since I left there in 1974. I consider that a good thing

[@richwarner4241]

Salt Peter Caves near Livingston KY would be an interesting tale… Salt Peter was mined there during the Civil War for munitions, and later it became a tourist attraction for many to see what’s under the ground. It was closed down for a period of time, but has reopened recently and I’m sure it would be a great addition to your Appalachian series

[@MountainRoots]

That's a GREAT suggestion, thank you!

[@johns4584]

Been here many times riding the Hatfield McCoy trails up from Williamson, nice little town and some of the nicest welcoming people you will ever meet.

[@Wendy-vy3lh]

I am a WV hillbilly, I now live in Florida due to my husband’s work. I love ❤️ seeing your videos. You do a 👏 good job 👍

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks so much! Glad you like them ☺️

[@jon-marc]

It's also my neck of the woods but live in Tennessee now. The only reason for me to go back is my nephew now, but I will always have love for the place. Buffalo creek was my neck of the woods.

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Harper's Ferry... Down in the Shenandoah River Valley...that's where I really got the Hatfield's and McCoys kinds feeling! Really beautiful country.... worked out at Dulles in 95+96 Visited that area as much as possible

[@toadabc]

One of the better looking Main Streets of those you have shown. Sadly, it doesn't look a lot more prosperous, but things look well kept. Beautiful nature. Wishing the best for all those in West Virginia

[@markisb3585]

I love West Virginia and it's history. Love visiting West Virginia. You should drive through Oceana West Virginia.

[@rockerneck]

Keith’s Bar and Grille was a rockin good time on Halloween. The place was packed, the band was good, and all the bartenders were dressed up.

[@MountainRoots]

Ha, nice!

[@premkunggwannawatchmedia1399]

I just want to let you know that watching you drive around the towns along with narrating them makes me feel much relaxed. I really appreciate what you have done so far and will keep supporting it 👍

[@Mica.99]

Love this video!! My dads side of the family is from here. They all had to run for the mountain when the dam burst. Listening to the stories of that are both heartbreaking and heartwarming. My granddaddy owned Western Auto there back in the day and worked in the mines as well as my great granddaddy and many more. I still have family living there❤️

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Loved West Virginia when I visited from California... Harper's Ferry Shenandoah River Valley....spent a fall / winter there 95... And I sure miss Western Auto Stores....thanks for mentioning that! Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️❤️🇺🇸🗽

[@shelleywilliams8201]

Got my 1st BMX bike from Western Auto.

[@Mica.99]

@@shelleywilliams8201 how cool!! 🖤

[@lisaegnor7063]

Come back to Logan during Christmas time and visit our park. Called Christmas in the Park, it is full of so many displays and lights. Really a beautiful sight that I'm sure your viewers would love to see

[@sandydeel400]

Enjoyed this episode as well. The Appalachian people have weathered many storms. Awesome people! The mountains and hollers really do tug on your heart. Keep up the great work.

[@MountainRoots]

Absolutely, quite a remarkable place & people!

[@jimmyspears1004]

It's nice watching a video without someone bad mouthing us. I enjoyed it.

[@brookscarney]

❤WV! ❤Appalachia. Another great episode, hard work is showing my mountain brotha’!

[@dennylawhun8214]

I live ten miles above Man in Gilbert WV . I love WV and the people around here ! The Hatfield & McCoy trails helped these small towns with revenue with the tourism !!

[@gitterbugg679]

Your videos are just awesome. Your presentations are excellent and you have such a reverence for history.

[@matthewbowen9117]

I'm from Man, I love this series and thank you for highlighting my hometown. I've since moved near Morgantown but most of my family is still there, and I vist a few times a year. It has its flaws but I honestly after living in various parts of the state don't think there is anywhere I would have rather grown up. Thank you again for the great job you have done on this episode and many of the episodes on small towns in Southern WV and all throughout Appalachia.

[@MountainRoots]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback!!

[@Wheely55]

My dad is from Man. Thanks for sharing. I'll show this to him.

[@MountainRoots]

Thank you, hope he enjoys it!

[@chadglasner4755]

I love the Appalachian mountains. I loved when my grandparents would take me to visit them when I was a kid in the eighties

[@karenbors4822]

Another great video! If you get the opportunity to go to Philippi WV in Barbour county, please do. My family is from there. There is an old covered bridge that takes you into town. A lot of history in that town! It will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for your videos ❤️

[@michaelsheppard4227]

I'm from Wyoming County but have visited Phillipi a few times. I love that little town. They were redoing the covered bridge during most my visits. The town folk told me they left the bullet holes while redoing the bridge.

[@mrderpyfox9192]

Man hit by a tornado on 6/17/22 that’s why the pile of rubble was there near that one building if you look to the left at 2:06 you will see the rubble

[@HOJODOJO]

Hey, that's my BBQ at 2:15, lol. Awesome video, Keep up the fantastic work!

[@tomhiggins3282]

I am enjoying your videos very much. I was born in Galax, VA and my grandfather, C.T. Higgins, was Chief of Police there. He was working on an assignment for the Felts Detective Agency in Matewan, WVA., (by the way, it is pronounced Mat-a- wan). C.T. Higgins was one of 7 men killed in the "Matewan Massacre" on May 19, 1920. The Felts Detectives were waiting to board the train to Galax.

[@MountainRoots]

Is this history discussed much in your family? I find it very interesting!

[@tomhiggins3282]

@@MountainRoots not so much. It seems that I am the Family Historian. I have news clippings of the men and my grandfather's internment. I am 83 and am not sure

[@tomhiggins3282]

Which of my children will take up the challenge.

[@sxsoutcast7651]

This is quite the pleasure. I love my home county of Logan !!! You can't get this anywhere else. I really appreciate this series.

[@MountainRoots]

Logan is a unique place with critical history to both WV & Appalachia as a whole.

[@billie-leelawhon3941]

Excellent! Anywhere you want to go is fine with us. God bless you and your family 🙏❤.

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@brandonwilliams6786]

Your content is great and much appreciated

[@MountainRoots]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@hunterpro9925]

I know Man pretty well, I'm also from Logan County

[@MountainRoots]

Nice, hope you enjoyed this episode! Planning to do more in other parts of the county.

[@derrickjennings8304]

You should look into the story of the Martin-Tolliver Feud in Morehead, KY. In a sense it was considered worse than the Hatfield-McCoy Feud. The state militia had to come in twice, courthouse was burned, and almost caused Rowan County, KY to lose a county seat and Annex back to Morgan and Fleming Counties.

[@MountainRoots]

Amazing stories!

[@chall6602]

I grew up in Man and Accoville WV. My grandfather was a doctor for Amherst Coal Co. and my grandmother was postmaster in Accoville. I have lots of cousins in Man: Gilmans, Altizers and Burgesses. My aunt Betty was a teacher at Man HS for many years. I love it there and have visited many times. I will always love it there and have many wonderful memories of the ``old days.'' It will be in my heart forever. Thank you for visiting there and filming it. I was very surprised to find this on KZbin. Made me happy to see it. Thank you.

[@MountainRoots]

You're most welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@robinmullins6081]

I'm also from Man. My brother lived in Accoville, Jack Paynter. He was a mechanic. I miss that place.

[@ogamhunter]

Another great video in a great big small town! Thanks for taking us along, I worked in the head of Buffalo Creek! God Bless you! (Glen). WV.

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks Glen! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@josephcecil7014]

Always enjoy the Mountain Roots videos! Interesting & Informative!

[@MrHooligan357]

looks like heaven to me.

[@MountainRoots]

Like much of Appalachia in these parts, yet distinct. Thx for watching!

[@rogerrupe8993]

Pineville. You should totally do one on there.

[@johnison76]

Another great segment. Thanks for taking us along!

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks for watching!

[@cherylverhelst8245]

My heart longs to see West Virginia to learn where my roots come from. Thank you for these beautiful videos. Thankfully my husband understand my desire to see this wonderful area we are now planning a trip to West Virginia for next spring. I’m so excited I can’t wait!

[@MountainRoots]

Definitely come explore, especially if you have roots here!

[@TheDAT9]

The original hillbillies were mostly from the the Celtic side of Britain and Ireland. They were the true pioneers of their time, tough and self reliant.

[@toddhenderson1018]

Very beautiful!

[@billcombes6423]

Thank for the ride along! Looks like a beautiful day.

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks for joining me, very nice day indeed!

[@TheLyzaj]

Love your videos! I grew up in paintsville KY and just moved back after 15 years. Would love to see you explore some of our small towns too

[@earlljrquesenberry4826]

I designed the conveyor system on buffalo creek.

[@juliestephens2910]

I am from Madison Creek between Man and Logan went to Man High School I liked your video Thanks for showing our Home Town go Man High Hillbillies.

[@bradlane3662]

I drove a delivery truck for National Linen, later known as Alsco Linen for almost 34 years starting in 1987. For 25 years of that time I spent every Wednesday night, except for vacation and holiday weeks at the Colonial Motel in Man. I could write a book!lol I have many friends there who are like family to me. I noticed you didn't mention the thriving ATV business in the Man area, which boasts two trailheads to the Hatfield McCoy Trail, the longest of it's kind in the country. I'm also a southern WV resident from McDowell County. Thanks for the memories. Love your channel!

[@MountainRoots]

The episode ends at the trailhead, but I didn't highlight it in this episode. It was actually quiet the day I went compared to a lot of towns that also have a growing ATV industry. Thanks for watching!

[@JamieJobb]

Another great post. Thanks a lot.

[@MountainRoots]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching!

[@mrserious55]

great work...keep doin it

[@Holler_Boys_Garage]

Love seeing one of the towns that I spent a big part of my young life in its great the work that you do keep it up. If at all possible come to Oceana,West Virginia in Wyoming county

[@MountainRoots]

It's on my future filming schedule!

[@trinamcdaniels]

Love the videos I'm from North Matewan grew up in the head of Rutherford holler. This makes me miss home i moved to NC back in 97 I haven't been to WV in 7 years but i'm gonna take a weekend trip up there next weekend i can't wait! Nothing like Wild Wonderful WV.... They say u can take a girl from the holler but you can't take the holler out the girl Class of 95 Matewan Tiger Pride Always

[@sharonrice494]

Hello I also have family roots in Grundy Virginia and Matawan and Logan thank you for your videos and bringing back ole memories these places was my stomping grounds plus my uncle was coal miner and the Union Rep. for the coal miner's and did documentary on PBS for defending miner's coal industry when they would go out on strike. I had so much fun ridge running while I was there.

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks so much for watching! Love hearing the old family history- be sure to check out my other episodes in those locations you mentioned: Grundy, Matewan, etc.. 👍

[@sharonrice494]

❤️😊

[@billbergendahl2911]

The only time I have been to Logan County was for a high school football game in fall of 1969.

[@paulvanetten6551]

Love it

[@carlc5748]

This MAN is a first time viewer! Well, this MAN sure enjoyed your Vlog about MAN, WV. Made me think of my younger days, and my mom's 1961 Rambler with the license plate of MAN 025. It also made me think of the independently minded West Virginia Senator, Joseph MANchin. Glad that no MANichins were harmed in your video. I fondly remember one of my favorite songs by a MAN named John Denver that wrote a beautiful song about West Virginia. MAN, you really brought to light some good memories, and this MAN certainly appreciates your work in posting this. Thank you MAN, for your Vlog about MAN, West Virginia!! Maybe you can do a Vlog about WHY, Arizona next?

[@MountainRoots]

I see what you did there 😉

[@melissanelson1975]

I live at accoville hollow in Buffalo creek. Great video

[@MountainRoots]

Did recent flooding affect where you live?

[@abigsmiles.138]

from India but love west Virginia

[@kristahonaker8980]

Love driving through man when visiting Kentucky. Mullins and Princeton is a great old town. There's a great BBQ and pizza place there. The Rebell Smoke House.

[@kristahonaker8980]

Also the DQ in Hinton is amazing. It's right off the river. So relaxing.

[@PntrGrl]

Glad to see Man! Suggestion go a little slower and point out things as you pass. How about someone to ride along that has lived there a long time to point out some things. Also, there is the Hatfield and McCoy trail there that would be of interest.

[@billbergendahl2911]

I hope you can do a program about my hometown of Mount Hope, West Virginia.

[@JosephKulik2016]

Every State of The Union should have a guy like you. Someone who wants to Crow to the World about how Wonderful his State is, simply for the love of his State and not for the Love of Money. You do a better job advertising WV than any NYC Advertising Agency could ever do.

[@MountainRoots]

Well, thanks, I think? I'm really "crowing" for all of Appalachia in this series- it's just that I've started in the WV, southwest VA, east TN, and east KY area. This coming year (2023) I'll expand more into western NC, the Smokies, and the further reaches of Appalachia 😊

[@Wandering_Alabama1819]

pretty day from my home state

[@soniagiles1126]

I would love if you could visit Oceana W.V. My Dad was from there. Huff Creek. My grandparents owned a little grocery store there. I really don't know my family roots as after my Dad married my Mother and got out of the Marines they moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Dad was in the Korean War.

[@jimjustice581]

There are some nice homes there! Love those front porches with a view of the mountains. How did Man fare with the floods?

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks!

[@MountainRoots]

Thank you!!

[@PntrGrl]

How about visiting some of the coal camps? Rita is nearby and has a rich history with the highway coming in and the residents fighting to stay there! The twin coal camp of Wilburn was torn down to make the Rita Mall across the river. It has since gone down hill. There were many coal camps that fed into the Man Jr High and Man High School.

[@earlljrquesenberry4826]

I worked for Amherst Coal.

[@lawrencefox563]

Great job of showing your home turf.

[@MountainRoots]

Thanks for watching!

[@melaniedelaney640]

I’m from West Virginia all my family there very beautiful country

[@MountainRoots]

Indeed it is!

[@bluehawk7199]

Do one on Sophia, Slabfork, soak creek, Permberton Hot Coal, MIdway

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

Wow Chief Logan had a large stomping ground, I live in Central Pennsylvania and he was huge here in this area also. We have/had all kinds of things and places named after him including Chief Logan High School and the football team was The Mingoes, stores streets stream and on a on.

[@MountainRoots]

Interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@clothedinsalvation]

You’re damn right we’re a bunch of hillbillies

[@spike8007]

I'm surprised I found your channel. I'm right here in ashland, ky. You should come and visit some time and maybe some old towns that technically don't exist anymore here in boyd and lawrence county.

[@MountainRoots]

Glad you did, and good idea!

[@Popeoverhuge]

1:53 you can see me walking by 😂

[@michaelsheppard4227]

Do a video on Oceana WV in Wyoming County. It's just over the hill from Man.

[@justchecking905]

Footnote: After the Buffalo Creek mine disaster financial selltelment Logan county was the richest county in the U.S. for a time. (As reported in the Wall Street Journal)

[@bobbmarly4355]

Pretty little house there.

[@bigdog593]

Go to Matawan I went there when the tug river flooded met some of the best people from wva

[@MountainRoots]

I was there not too long ago and did an episode, be sure to check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@candicesmith4824]

What about oceana it is another coal town and it is just a few miles down the road on route 10

[@bubbaboo2945]

Hey can you go to panther wv that's where I'm from but live in va now awesome vids 👍

[@Abby-pb8sr]

You should come explore Philippi WV or just Barbour County WV all together. Philippi was the site of the first Land Battle of the civil war.

[@scottthomas3792]

Manchester, Kentucky would be my suggestion for the subject of a video...

[@garysmith8575]

You can leave the holler but it doesn’t leave you an old Marmet boy

[@MountainRoots]

Life's pretty good in the holler. Thanks for watching!

[@carl5536]

I had the opportunity to meet people from Man Wva in the 80s and I think about em alot cause I wonder if most of the guys I met are still living cause they were some really good people. I still know their names although I do good to remember names of people that I grew with lol. I'd say the names but I don't know if they do the KZbin thing as much as I do. Tatoo Charley pops in mind cause he Tatood me lol...I hope he's doing well and still kicking

[@geoffleopard3032]

I grew up in kistler!

[@jeffrichards1537]

The towns may look dilapidated but you wo t find better people in country. Most West Virginians would give the shirt off their backs to a total stranger.

[@nickocchino4883]

I’m from New York…I’m Jealous …wish I was a “hillbilly”….been to West Virginia many many times …beautiful state..friendly people

[@lucillegreene912]

Dickenson Co.VA. You can visit Breaks lnterstate Park, Birch Knob . Check this out on computer and lots more

[@carsonpoole5873]

Time to HIT THE GORGE BRIDGE Summerville