How a Fictional Kentucky Town Became So Believable Folks Swore It Was Real

A Hulu mini-series called 11.22.63, which was based on a Stephen King novel, debuted on Hulu nearly a decade ago. A fictional town called Holden, Kentucky, figured prominently in the narrative.

A Fictional Kentucky Town Presented as a Real Town

But Holden was presented as fictional. There's another town that was given a rich history by its creator, and folks have actually believed it really exists. I'm talking about Elsewhere, which is near the Kentucky Lake area. Of course, writing that feels weird since it doesn't exist. How can it be near anywhere?

So, what's the deal with Elsewhere, Kentucky? Let's let Seamus Coffey--who has one of the best names ever--answer that question. Coffey wrote a disturbing story and posted it on Reddit back in 2015. Fourriversexplorer.com offers this summary:

The Story of Elsewhere, KY, Was Written Documentary-Style

Coffey wrote it from a documentary-like point of view. It makes sense that people have believed that Elsewhere, Kentucky,  actually exists. The story is available to read here, but it does come with a language warning. Or you can hear it right here:

My favorite part is how it's been scrubbed from Google Maps. Very nice touch. Now, I'll just sit back and wait for the movie because there really should be one.