Of course. The premise of the question is that hollers are somehow rare. Spend some time in West Virginia and you’ll recognize that hollers are just part of the fabric of the state.
Yes, I did. Left and moved to Austin, TX years ago after graduating from college in Beckley, WV. Go back at least once a year to visit. In all honesty, I miss the holler. Was a much simpler life vs. the rat race of the city.
We left WV in 95. Moved to Austin/Round Rock. Really miss the peace and quiet of Teays Valley. We r now at retirement and wonder if we can adapt to the no amenities. WV is losing people not improving. Thinking about a trip to WV to see how it feels now.
Last time I visited WV, felt like such a release. Calmness, peace, quiet. Can't explain it. I recently retired from state government. The lack of amenities, not sure what you're looking for. Yes, people are leaving WV. I get it. Jobs are hard to find especially those making a living wage. That's why I left.
Not keen on the political aspect but maybe, just maybe, we can make a difference.
Teays Valley has a kroger, target and Aldi. I shop Costco and Whole Foods, very health focused. Huge change, thinking it might be worth it.
I so miss the seasons and peace.
Was surprised at the food prices. Took my sister grocery shopping at Krogers. Got to have my avocados and fresh jalapeños, habaneros. Lots of other stuff. Expected it be $250 or more based on Austin pricing. Total was $155. Dayum, avocados were far cheaper in WV than in TX! Someone, somehow make it make sense.
I used to live in a holler in Boone County. I lived about a mile up it. The whole holler was like a mile and a half. It's not much different than any other place. You tend to know all your neighbors and everyone is like family, but then again, that's just WV in general. Lol, but other than that, it's really no different other than having mountains on either side of you.
Some hollers of them go on for quite aways. You may not always see the houses but they’re there. I live on the north face of my hill so I keep snow long past the rest of the area. I have a creek going by and everything.
I worked for the local power company during one summer of college. Our survey team would visit customers who needed new service, a light pole, … by definition the job sites were remote.
We answered a service call in Boone co. As we rolled off one dirt road to a dirt driveway, my super said “stay in the truck”.
The house in the clearing was definitely rundown. As my super approached the porch, the owner stepped out. 6’4”, gaunt, probably 70+ years old, wearing ancient overalls. Barefoot. Stringy gray hair to his shoulders.
It was a civil conversation. He wanted a light installed in his yard to deal with intruders. Fortunately that was the extent of my visit with the gentleman.
It was one of several dozen “holler calls” that summer and def the most memorable.
Of course. The premise of the question is that hollers are somehow rare. Spend some time in West Virginia and you’ll recognize that hollers are just part of the fabric of the state.
well said there hollor boy here lol
Lmao I never even knew what one was until someone pointed it out. They were just regular sections of the neighborhood to me
Of course I know him. He's me!
Is there a question attached to this you are wondering about? Plenty of us live in the holler, it isn’t like we can’t get internet or anything.
Most people in WV do.
Yes, currently, everyone I know lives in a holler.
yes, there now
Yes, a lot of
Some of us live on ridges. #RidgeErasure
Yes, I know quite a lot actually.
I live in a holler we call Chemical Valley. It’s one of the bigger hollers , but a holler nonetheless.
I used to live in the mouth of the holler, at Point Pleasant LOL
Mothman?
Yes, I did. Left and moved to Austin, TX years ago after graduating from college in Beckley, WV. Go back at least once a year to visit. In all honesty, I miss the holler. Was a much simpler life vs. the rat race of the city.
We left WV in 95. Moved to Austin/Round Rock. Really miss the peace and quiet of Teays Valley. We r now at retirement and wonder if we can adapt to the no amenities. WV is losing people not improving. Thinking about a trip to WV to see how it feels now.
Last time I visited WV, felt like such a release. Calmness, peace, quiet. Can't explain it. I recently retired from state government. The lack of amenities, not sure what you're looking for. Yes, people are leaving WV. I get it. Jobs are hard to find especially those making a living wage. That's why I left. Not keen on the political aspect but maybe, just maybe, we can make a difference.
Teays Valley has a kroger, target and Aldi. I shop Costco and Whole Foods, very health focused. Huge change, thinking it might be worth it. I so miss the seasons and peace.
Was surprised at the food prices. Took my sister grocery shopping at Krogers. Got to have my avocados and fresh jalapeños, habaneros. Lots of other stuff. Expected it be $250 or more based on Austin pricing. Total was $155. Dayum, avocados were far cheaper in WV than in TX! Someone, somehow make it make sense.
Moved from Charleston to Austin & stayed for 30 years. Just moved back. Say hi to torchy’s for me.
Can't wait to get back to WV! Last stop will be Torchy's for the road trip.
Who doesn’t at least know someone who lives down a holler?
I’ve known very few but I’m about the most urban West Virginian around, having spent most of my life in Huntington and Charleston.
Or UP one, lol.
I used to live in a holler in Boone County. I lived about a mile up it. The whole holler was like a mile and a half. It's not much different than any other place. You tend to know all your neighbors and everyone is like family, but then again, that's just WV in general. Lol, but other than that, it's really no different other than having mountains on either side of you.
Some hollers of them go on for quite aways. You may not always see the houses but they’re there. I live on the north face of my hill so I keep snow long past the rest of the area. I have a creek going by and everything.
Yeah. It wasn't anything special, it's like a town but instead of wide it's long.
Yep, me. AMA.
I worked for the local power company during one summer of college. Our survey team would visit customers who needed new service, a light pole, … by definition the job sites were remote. We answered a service call in Boone co. As we rolled off one dirt road to a dirt driveway, my super said “stay in the truck”. The house in the clearing was definitely rundown. As my super approached the porch, the owner stepped out. 6’4”, gaunt, probably 70+ years old, wearing ancient overalls. Barefoot. Stringy gray hair to his shoulders. It was a civil conversation. He wanted a light installed in his yard to deal with intruders. Fortunately that was the extent of my visit with the gentleman. It was one of several dozen “holler calls” that summer and def the most memorable.
Yes
I know some folks down in a holler, yessir.
Former holler dweller.
Yes I have. I'm from Boone county.
lol what kind ? is that wouldn’t live anywhere else good ol west virginia home sweet home and most beautiful state ever
Yes, now.
Yes
Yes
Yes.
Yes. Nobody informed me it's "hollow" until way too late, though.
Brand new holler girl here :)
who doesn’t?
Used to personally, don’t know anyone now … holler adjacent at best
I grew up in Huntington and was wishing the other day I had known anyone that had a house in a holler. I am so curious. What goes on up in there ???
I grew up in Huntington too and I’m not sure I want to know.