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.

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.

Barbecue, Kentucky Hot Browns, and, of course, Derby Pie. But what about THESE Kentucky delicacies?

Like the other 49 states, Kentucky has its fair share of towns with odd names...most of them unincorporated.

Add another piece of rich Kentucky folklore to the pile...it's the one, the only WAMPUS CAT.

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.