Kentucky Folklore

It's a fictional Kentucky town, but not in the most common sense of the word. It's not a literary town, and maybe it DOES exist. Hmmm.

I guess every state has its stereotypes--everything's big in Texas; everyone in Maine likes lobster. Kentucky has plenty, but do people still really believe them?

Discover the tradition of using persimmon seeds to predict winter weather in IN & KY. Will it be mild, snowy, or bitterly cold? See the seeds found and decide!

Fairy Ring folklore has been shared far and wide for centuries, but what exactly causes these strange fungi formations? You may be surprised to hear that the Bluegrass State is one of the most common places to find mysterious mushroom circles.

Who knows what lurks beneath the surface of Kentucky's deepest lake? Maybe nothing, but this legend didn't just appear out of nowhere.

You may see bottle trees as you drive through the Kentucky countryside and think they're cool decorations. But they have a much bigger purpose.

Were goblins REALLY spotted in Kentucky in the mid-20th century?

This haunted legend involves a small town, a murderous teacher, and mysterious disappearances that went on for decades. Some who have entered the schoolhouse, have never been seen or heard from again. Here is what I learned about the legend of Elsewhere, KY.