In this episode, Lisa & Amber discuss three different, very intriguing and old Arkansas Folktales.

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas with hosts and creators Lisa and Amber--there are 60 episodes in this manner. As of episode 60 (The Swanson Motel Case) the host, producer, owner is just Lisa. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

The first folktale is set in Helena Arkansas in the late 1800's, the tale is about the dog Pedro (an Irish Setter) who is said to sit at his deceased owners grave until he himself passes away two years later. His owner, Dr. Moore, died by homicide from another Dr. that was acquitted on the charges based on self-defense. Listen and you decide.

The second tale, is located in "Ghost Hollow"; which is located allegedly in our Western region near Fort Smith area. According to lore the area received it's name from a bride that caught on fire on her wedding night.

The third tale is about the origins of Pettit Jean Mountain and the tale of Pettit Jean or Little John. Very intriguing, and romantic tale of love in the new world.

Listen to all the interesting folktales and go back and listen to the other two volumes.

References for Episode:

Higgins, D. (2023). Petit Jean's Graves. Petit Jean Country Headlight, 145(52), 5.

Petit Jean Mountain. Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (2024, April 19). https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/petit-jean-mountain-6317/#:~:text=Petit%20Jean%20Mountain%20is%20the,River%20with%20the%20Arkansas%20River.

https://www.corndancer.com/joephoto/photo100119/photo110.html

https://adventuresincemeteryhopping.com/2022/09/16/okie-road-trip-2019-discovering-helena-ark-s-maple-hill-cemetery-part-ii/

https://www.arkansasheritage.com/blog/dah/2022/10/04/arkansas-legends

https://mydeltaworld.com/2019/08/20/pedro-is-waiting/

https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/petit-jean-legend-3474/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20story%2C%20in,beloved%20to%20the%20New%20World.

https://arkansasstatearchives.blogspot.com/2015/10/arkansas-historys-mysteries-ghost-hollow.html

Royalty Free Music Clip from:

https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/

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