Old Gods of Appalachia

Episode 2: The Schoolhouse: Barlo Kentucky 1917: Part Two

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Nov 14, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Sarah Avery's Ordeal

  • Ten-year-old Sarah Avery witnesses horrific events in Barlo, Kentucky, in 1917.
  • She encounters burning figures, a monstrous bear, and a destructive storm.
ANECDOTE

Barlow's Destruction and Sarah's Plea

  • Sarah wakes up in the schoolhouse, cared for by Miss Annie, but the town is attacked by burning figures.
  • A storm arrives, seemingly in answer to Sarah's plea, and the figures dissolve.
INSIGHT

Unanswered Questions

  • The story of Barlo and Sarah Avery doesn't end here; there are more mysteries to uncover.
  • The 51 dead miners didn't rise on their own, hinting at a larger supernatural force at play.
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