The Ozark Monster

About this episode

The episode explores the legend of the Ozark Gowrow, a dragon-like creature reported in 1897 in Arkansas.

In 1897, a Little Rock businessman claimed he tracked down and killed a 20-foot dragon-like creature with tusks, webbed feet, and a taste for human flesh in the caves of Searcy County, Arkansas. He even had a photograph. The tale of the Ozark Gowrow didn't end in 1897 — this cryptid legend took on a life of its own in mountain folklore and monster sightings across Arkansas. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archive Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria and Laurah Norton Engineered and Produced by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes…

People in this episode

Host: Laurah Norton

Topics covered

• cryptids
• folklore
• supernatural
• history
• true crime

Keywords

• Ozark Gowrow
• cryptid
• monster sightings
• Arkansas folklore
• supernatural stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Gothic Media

Places: Searcy County, Arkansas

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