A Ghostly Tale: The Mystery of Betty Knox
The Dunbar Mountains in Fayette County, PA, are a rocky, farm-covered hill area that is now mostly abandoned. These hills were once home to thriving farms and the backdrop for one of Pennsylvania’s most famous urban legends: Betty Knox. Born in 1842 at Kentuck Knob, Betty lost her mother at age three and was raised by her father. After his death when she was seventeen, she began hauling grain on loopback, trekking 25 miles daily through the mountains. Betty carved ...
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