In our first episode, we will be covering the poltergeist that plagued the Callihan family in Olive Hill, Kentucky, in the late 1960s. Come along with us as we explore what happened and discuss possible explanations. Then, head over to our Facebook page or send us an email at [email protected] to let us know your thoughts about what was really going on and give us feedback on the first episode. Feel free to also share with us any Appalachian ghost stories or paranormal happenings you'd like to hear us investigate in a future episode.
Houran, James, Ed., and Rense Lange, Ed. Hauntings and Poltergeists: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. McFarland Publishing, 2001.
Roll, William G. “A Demon in Olive Hill, Kentucky.” The Poltergeist. New York, Doubleday, 1972.
Wells, Jeremy D. “Things That Go Bump in the Night – Olive Hill, KY’s Noisy Historical Ghost.” AppalachianHistory.net, 2 Oct. 2020, https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2020/10/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-olive-hill-kys-noisy-historical-ghost.html. Accessed 30 Aug 2021.
Wolfford, George. “Callihans Again Plagued by Mysterious Movements.” By George: Articles From The Ashland Daily Independent, edited by David Wolfford, Jesse Stuart Foundation, 2018, pp. 67-68.
Wolfford, George. “Glass Cracking, Callihans Are Too, In Olive Hill Phenomenon.” By George: Articles From The Ashland Daily Independent, edited by David Wolfford, Jesse Stuart Foundation, 2018, pp. 64-67.
