The Devil in the Mountains- The Story of Vincent "Clawhammer" Witcher
About this episode
The episode tells the story of Vincent "Clawhammer" Witcher, a feared Confederate guerrilla leader during the Civil War.
Vincent “Clawhammer” Witcher became one of the most feared Confederate guerrilla leaders along the Virginia/Kentucky border in the Civil War. As the leader of what was called “Witcher’s Boys, he operated from the Ohio River in what’s now West Virginia down into northeast Tennessee, bringing brutal violence to both friend and foe alike. This week we tell his story, including notorious incidents in Lee County, Virginia and Unicoi County, Tennessee, that earned him the name “The Devil in the Mountains.” Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any of our stories. Thanks for listening.
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
Topics covered
- Civil War
- guerrilla warfare
- Appalachian history
- Vincent Witcher
- Confederate leaders
- violence in history
Keywords
- Vincent Witcher
- Clawhammer
- Civil War
- guerrilla leader
- Appalachia
- Virginia
- Kentucky
- violence
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio River, West Virginia, Tennessee, Lee County, Unicoi County
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