The Mothman and Chief Cornstalk’s Grave

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[@dsinavich5141]

Hi..nice interesting town full of history ...the Ohio River was a beautiful view..the statues of Cornstalk and Mothman were amazingly built...the cemetery is in a great place ..very scenic.. thanks for vlogging this story..... Deborah 🇨🇦

[@Whittdocs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again, Chris and Angel, no food stop😂

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much! Should’ve made a lunch stop!

[@lindagibson9528]

What an Awesome vedio. My son would take his 2 kids to the Mothman festival every year. I remember when the Silver Bridge Collapsed, being deathly afraid of going over them my Dad would always say "they are very safe and wouldn't fall down." You can only imagine me rubbing that in his face lol. Im still afraid of going over them but not like I was as a child. Lol As for your channel...I've been with you from the start. Couldnt sleep one night, got on UTube and Bam! There you were! I love the history I've learned and so enjoy your vedios!! God Bless Chris

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate your comments. Thank you!

[@esparka]

What a beautiful place they are right beside the Ohio river. What a beautiful day to enjoy it. Clearly a pleasant point can be found in that area, as was noted by George Washington himself…. Nice work

[@sallykohorst8803]

I have seen the movie so thanka for history. I remember old theatres too but never heard of that town. Oh Cornstalk i never heard of. Thanks for history and tour. Beautiful Ohio river. I once saw the beginning of the Mississippi river that really gave me chills.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you!

[@eightballcuet]

Love Between The Dates. for those of us who can't make the trip to see these historical places this enable us to see them

[@lisakoon4966]

And Mothman according to newspaper accounts was spotted in Athens, Ohio a full year before Point Pleasant.

[@Whittdocs]

I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing!

[@lisakoon4966]

@@Whittdocs you're welcome. John Keel was in Athens to do a follow up on the Mothman ..according to Keel the waitress at the diner he was at told him the creature was across the river in Point Pleasant.

[@susanfrank7908]

I visit twice a year. Point Pleasant has tons of history. ❤

[@Whittdocs]

It’s such a nice place to visit.

[@debbiemorgan6701]

I remember when the bridge collapsed. That's where I get my fear of high bridges. The idea of a Mothman terrifies me. My husband laughs but... I am still afraid of going over a tall bridge. I love your videos. They are always educational and interesting. I am a retired preschool teacher and wish that history classes had been this interesting.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so very much.

[@debbieblaylock9997]

I have heard of the Mothman I have also heard about the battle but not of Chief .thanks for the history lesson ❤

[@Mithra-bl7nv]

Wow! Always amazing to me the amount of history they don't teach in school. It's usually way more interesting too. Thanks for the lesson!

[@Whittdocs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

I don't remember about Chief Cornstalk, but of course, I've see the Mothman movie, and I know it's based on a real bridge collapse. I can't imagine not having regulations for building bridges. There have been a lot of collapsed bridges in the past few decades. Beautiful, quaint town and beautiful murals. Nice video. Thanks.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@adilsonrocha4970]

Olá no aguardo ❤️

[@gregdiamond6023]

Pt. Pleasant is a pretty town. I enjoyed the stroll through town. I wish the Mothman museum would’ve allowed pictures though. I had not heard of the Chief or Mothman. Many thanks to you and Angel for a great video.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much!

[@crawfish70510]

I lived there..u need to go see the TNN bunkers there too

[@vickiebillingsley7842]

Oh yes good movie vary interesting and I love it

[@esparka]

What a beautiful place there right beside the Ohio river. What a beautiful day to enjoy it. Clearly a pleasant point can be found in that area, as was noted by George Washington himself…. Nice work

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much!

[@esparka]

Thanks

[@adilsonrocha4970]

Olá Chris, gostei de tudo que vi 🙏♥️🌹🌿

[@bevwhitt2295]

Great video ❤

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you!!

[@jeanieabsher8972]

Great video... Never heard of mothman before. The place I'm from still has the old movie theater and it's still open. Just $5.00 a ticket...

[@wandaboring6066]

BEAUTIFUL PARK ! I don't know much about Mothman . The murals are BEAUTIFUL and Chief Cornstalk is buried in a beautiful place and it seems like a peaceful place. I am learning something every time I watch your videos. Thank you for taking me along.

[@debrabukovina4703]

You put together a professional product. It's always informative and enjoyable (from a historical point of view)

[@rickdrais9737]

I first read about Mothman in a John Keel book back in ‘71 and I vaguely remember the collapse of the Silver Bridge from the news. Several of my favorite KZbinrs have also done videos about the area: Jacob the Carpetbagger, Adam the Woo, Dan Bell, Jon Turner. Fascinating subject. The old TNT area and the hotel have been examined in particular. Lots of hauntings. LOTS. And having worked in an old haunted hospital for 20 years, it’s a favorite subject. Creepy but beautiful place, Point Pleasant…

[@debrabukovina4703]

Great historical lesson today. Never heard of Mad Ann Bailey. Sounds like she ran with the likes of Calamity Jane. 😆

[@marlenepearson3936]

What a beautiful place. I have heard of the mothman, but not Chief Cornstalk. Kinda sad really.

[@czechmate6916]

Absolutely a great video I loved it. It was a few years back when I still had tv I saw an article on the Moth Man they even showed the statue like you did. I’m thinking it might have been on the History Channel which was my favorite channel. I watched it more than most , I like watching documentary and history articles.

[@daphnelawrence-wg8gr]

I’ve always heard Cornstalk cursed the area at his death. I grew up in the area.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Been to point pleasant a great day out it's also like going back in time highly recommended

[@daphnelawrence-wg8gr]

Grew up with the legend. I live in the sister city. Been there many times.

[@daniellemcintyre8407]

Ive actually been to the Moth man statue

[@billyhensley7770]

Great video Chris ive been there many times my grade school was anne bailey elementary I live in saint albans West Virginia great video I never miss your videos thumbs up my friend

[@Whittdocs]

St Albans is not far from me at all!

[@hazelwears8728]

I have. I have family there

[@Whittdocs]

So neat!

[@daphnelawrence-wg8gr]

The Lowe hotel is said to be haunted

[@lisakoon4966]

Did you know that there is markers in Gallipolis, Ohio regarding the Mothman and the collapse of the Silver Bridge

[@Whittdocs]

It seems like I have seen some of them before.

[@Mrswhitt_to_you]

❤

[@teriowen5744]

I'm always learning something from your videos Chris. Thank you for illuminating all the great information about Point Pleasant the mothman and Chief Cornstalk.

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate that!

[@thejourney1369]

I think I first heard of the Mothman on Unsolved Mysteries back in the day. I love history and was a history major in college, but I’ve never heard of Chief Cornstalk. Thanks for another great video.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@maryrohner215]

😊Fantastic

[@sassyfassy8594]

A friend of mine attended the Mothman Festival a few years back and said he had a blast. I wouldn't mind checking it out sometime. BTW, were you in Pinehurst at the US Open this past weekend? There was a gentleman there in a Cincinnati Reds cap that looked just like you.

[@Whittdocs]

I was not there. But I can be seen wearing a cincinnati reds cap at times.

[@gbosearcher-3686]

My dad was from West Virginia, so I heard about the Mothman. Do a story on the Flatwoods Monster. Those big tall walls are part of the flood protection for the city. There should be walls underneath the entrances to the walk. Paducah, Ky has the same kind of flood walls and gates. My understanding is the gates ate not activated until the river is at the 50 ft mark.

[@Whittdocs]

Very neat!

[@carolynpurser7469]

Never been there but I have heard of Point Pleasant and am familiar with the mothman legend. I have heard of Chief Cornstalk but was not familiar with his history. Such a beautiful area.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your comments.

[@aliciadawn1990]

Chief Cornstalk is my 6x great grandfather

[@Whittdocs]

That is so awesome!

[@mollyrosin3695]

Great historical information thanks

[@Whittdocs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tbolt2948]

I would be more surprised if someone hasn't heard of the Moth man. You should visit Hannibal Missouri. Tons of history here and not just about Mark Twain and the fact it's actually Hannibal, not St. Petersburg, in Tom Sawyer. His parents and "Injun" Joe are buried here, , Molly Brown, Cliff Edwards (Jiminy Cricket) Harold Lear (Lear jet and the 8-track player) and other famous people were born here.

[@Whittdocs]

I would love to visit!

[@tbolt2948]

@@Whittdocs Cool

[@harveycaldwell2409]

Chris thank you for this video

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Thanks for watching!

[@colsc55]

My 5th great grandfather, col John Field was killed by cornstalk and buried in the magazine there. I was there last week

[@Whittdocs]

Wow!!! Thanks so much for sharing that!

[@jancash2944]

We really enjoy your videos 🎉

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Thank you

[@lisac.346]

Great video! I love history.

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Glad you enjoyed

[@Corgis175]

Two great characters.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@mammahasspoken]

I was a speech therapist for school age children. I used stories about the Moth Man for those who were working on the 'th' sound. These were students who were age 8 and older and they found them so interesting and fun. They also loved that it was a 'monster' that they've never heard of before.

[@Whittdocs]

Very neat!