EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people wondering. Each week, we look back with an open mind and a sense of curiosity, trying to understand why some stories take hold and why some can never be explained.
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) — A local legend that dates back to the late 19th century continues to circulate in the Linville Gorge area. According to oral tradition, the Linville Mountain Hermit lived alone in a cabin near the gorge. He went missing, with his meal still on the table and no clear sign of where he went.
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