Pocosin Mission

Elisha's Eerie History

Dive into the mysterious and haunting history of a forgotten community nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, now concealed within the bounds of the Shenandoah National Park. Join hosts Elisha and Kaylene on a riveting journey as they unveil the dark and twisted tales that unfolded in what would later become known as the Bible Belt. Together, they embark on an exploration of the abandoned remnants, stumbling upon a family cemetery that whispers secrets of a bygone era. Tune in for a spine-tingling episode that delves into the forgotten stories and lingering echoes of a community etched into the shadows of the Appalachian mountains.
Archdeaconry of the Blue Ridge, 1904-1935, Episcopal Church. Diocese of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Kendall, Kristie. “Pocosan: The Land of Whoops and Whippoorahills.” The Piedmont Virginian, 25 Feb. 2016, piedmontvirginian.com/pocosan-the-land-of-whoops-and-whippoorwills/#:~:text=Established%20in%201908%20by%20Archdeacon,beautiful%20log%20and%20frame%20cabin.

Kendall, Kristie. These Hills Were Home: A Walking History Guide to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Greene and Western Madison County, Virginia. Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, 2019.

Lee, William F. Southern Churchman.

1837-1940, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

M, Jeff. “Shenandoah’s Pocosin Hollow Trail.” Shenandoah’s Pocosin Hollow Trail, 3 Oct. 2014, www.wanderingvirginia.com/2014/10/shenandoahs-pocosin-hollow-trail.html.

Neve, Frederick W. Papers of Frederick W. Neve. Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, 2023.

Photographs of parishioners and churches in Albemarle and Greene counties. Charlottesville, Va.

“Pocosin Trail.” AllTrails, AllTrails, www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/pocosin-hollow-trail. Accessed 2023.

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, www.patc.net/PATC/Cabins/PATC/Cabins/Cabins.aspx. Accessed 2023.
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