Record #:

14644

Author(s):

Abernethy, Edgar

Abstract:

Missionaries in the Appalachian Mountains during the early 20th century were adamantly against liquor, specifically one man of the cloth Preacher Davis. The preacher lived in an area north of Asheville called Big Ivey in Buncombe County. Preacher Davis opposed the making of liquor not only in sermons but actively destroyed stills in the area. This active destruction nearly started a civil war with both sides arming themselves.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 35, Jan 1947, p3-4, 19, il

Subject(s):

Appalachian Mountains, Southern; Distilling, Illicit--Appalachian Mountains