The Sanctified Hill Mudslide
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Sanctified Hill was a section of Cumberland, Kentucky, where many retired African American miners and their families resided in homes many had built themselves. In 1972 heavy rains fell across Appalachia, resulting in flooding and, in the case of Sanctified Hill, a terrible disaster.Today we tell that story.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast...we're on your favorite podcast app.We're also on TikTok @storiesofappalachia and on Instagram @storyappalachia. There you'll find short video stories of Appalachia.Thanks for listening and for sharing our stories with your friends...
The Sanctified Hill Mudslide