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. — Read the rest
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