People have reported sightings in Walnut Grove, Moodys Chapel, Happy Hollow, and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge just to name a few. It seems that year we people in this area had one or more of these creatures roaming the woods in a fairly large area. Jared Ordis. Step right up and listen to this week's episode of Campfire Adventures! Hear about whether this cryptid should be feared or celebrated. Due to the Appalachian roots of my family, I have always been drawn to the stories they told me growing up and the tales that have been passed down. Most cultures have accounts of human-like giants in their folk history, expressing a . A Cherokee woman, suspicious of her husbands hunting trips, dressed in the skin of a mountain lion, and followed the hunting party into the woods. Although the metal monster was never seen again, neither was the ship. Although there are numerous legends about the origin of this cat, the following two are most common in Alabama. 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This creature is said to wonder around Morgan, Etowah, and Jefferson counties, or in the deep woods. What the Downey Booger was will forever be a mystery.". There was no ship in the field. (LogOut/ They are all impossible to verify, and have probably been re-told and misremembered (Even by myself). But Bigfoot isnt the only creature known to roam around these woods. Get weird and grab yours today and remember: home is . Learn how your comment data is processed. The legend of the Alabama White Thang has been a staple of the state's folklore since the early 1900's. Most sightings of the Alabama White Thang occur in a triangle between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties. Some theories suggest that the Alabama White Thang is, perhaps, a group of rare albino species while other theories suggest it is one entity that is spiritual. Perhaps there have been extremely rare albino black bears or even Spirit bears in Alabama at some point that have started the legend and have happened sporadically enough to keep it alive. Subscribe Today! There have been claims since then as well, but not like the amount people saw in 1971. RECIPE: White Barbecue Sauce. Another states that Molly was a professor at the former Southeast Alabama Agriculture School who was trying to keep students safe by keeping them off the streets at night. The eyes of the creature appeared to be wise, smart like it was thinking. Original design by STRANGEOLOGY. I specifically search for Alabama because thats where I am. She was at a friends house and her friends little sister and friend were outside playing and were out at dusk, almost dark and trying to get home before nightfall. She headed out into her garden, which lay between her house and the one I grew up in. Most reports are similar to Bigfoot encounters they are seen for a short time and then they are gone. The monster, although in the 1930s was said to run on all fours even climbing trees to wait for people to walk beneath it in later decades has been described as upright and at least seven feet tall, although witnesses say they cant make out any detail of the monster, like hands, or facial features. The creatures howls are said to sound like a woman screaming. The legend of the Alabama White Thang has been a staple of the states folklore since the early 1900s. My great aunt remembers this from when she was a child. According to Joyce Farris, whose husband is a descendant of the Downeys of Winston County, the tale is part of family lore. That's right folks, for this week only the episode on White Thang will be the newest episode of this podcast. It looks just like a frame from the Pennsylvania white Bigfoot video. Perfect for cryptid lovers and those who want to represent their home state with an awesome vintage shirt. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. She was seen at night, stalking residents, but never harming anyone. I think much of this phenomenon in particular has stories like these at the root people recall stories and unknowingly add details to make them more consistent in their own minds. One witness, by the name of George Norris, came face to face with the creature in Enon Graveyard in Winston County. You can read more about these creatures and see each states entry here. I grew up in the Eastern part of Alabama, between Birmingham and the Georgia line. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. There were multiple sightings over several months and I saw this giant, hairy, 'non-existent' creature for myself, more than once. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I think it is fitting as an introduction to the White Thang. And in Alabama, USA, like the local BBQ sauce, the local Bigfoot variant is white. Whatever this creature is, it loves the environmental and geographical setting of northern Alabama. He lent up against a tree and fell asleep. So intriguing !! Every state has reports of these less publicized, but inherently frightening monsters, most of which have something seriously wrong with them. For mothers wanting their children to hurry home at dark, the legend of the witch-like Huggin' Molly was a helper. People who have seen it on a continual basis live in rural areas. Almost all of the reports state that it is 7 to 8 foot tall, covered in white hair and it's screams sound like a woman. What is The Alabama White Thang? He remembered his gun on the wagon seat beside him. The creature is described as having no eyes or ears and being completely white. Havent heard enough from our area but Ive heard enough to believe they are here. One thing sticks out to me about many of these however people hear the White Thang instead of see it. All rights reserved (About Us). He has written, produced and directed (and occasionally acted in) over a dozen plays, most of them in the Horror and Crime genres. The legend of the Alabama White Thing has been prevalent since the 1940s in the triangle between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties, where people reported seeing a creature more than 7 feet tall and covered in white hair. (Ryan Denley/magiccityweekend.com). The sound the creature makes is said to sound like a screaming woman or a panther. Several accounts describe the Alabama White Thang as being seven to eight feet tall and covered in thick white hair. Share in the comments below. (LogOut/ The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. All three are impossible to verify and are rather vague, but happened to three different family members. But its large size doesn't slow it down. The "White Thang" in question is a 7-ft-tall creature covered in white hair. Although physical descriptions can vary, the one feature that is the same in all accounts is the white fur covering the creature. Regardless, all encounters have been accidental; no one has successfully sought out the Alabama White Thang and succeeded in their planned search efforts. Finally they turned around and rode back to the Tittle house remembering a longer route they could take.". He is described as you guessed it white in color. Reports of the White Thang (yes, Thang. Remember, this is Alabama) date back to the 1930s, and reports of the monster vary. Smith writes: "I became interested in this elusive creature in 1971 while in. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter! You can read more about the White Thang and some other of Alabamas mythical creatures here. That's right folks, for this week only the episode on White Thang will be the newest episode of this podcast. We all love monsters. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool., Perhaps there is no correlation whatsoever, but I am reminded in this regard of the tradition of the Sin Eater, originating in the British Isles and undoubtedly carried to America with English immigrants. There are hundreds of thousands of remote and undeveloped acres of forested land in Alabama and the surrounding states. He said it didn't offer to hurt him or nothing.". A person? Cousins John and Joe Downey were returning home from a community dance one night when they saw the creature. My grandmother remembers telling her once when she told the story, There arent any polar bears in Alabama!. Most sightings of the Alabama White Thang occur in a triangle between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties. His first novel, THE CONFESSIONS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER: WEREWOLF, is available for purchase at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/734763 A series of sightings of the Downey Booger, a half-human, half-animal, were reported in the late 1800s. (Not many people see it on a continual basis. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. He was real bright, something like rubbing mercury on nickel, but just as smooth as glass.. It was white and slick with long hair. The Abbeville legend of Huggin' Molly began decades ago. A recent survey of the most mythical creature in each state named the White Thang as Alabamas pick. He froze; his first impulse was to try to outrun it. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. According to the magazine Mental Floss, there have been Bigfoot sightings in every state in the country, except Hawaii. Now, my mommy keeps all the doors and windows locked." The men discovered her, and cursed her to spend eternity as a half-woman/half-mountain lion. It didn't behave aggressively or attempt to bring the man any harm, but merely stared at him. They gouged them in the side, beat them with the bridles but they would not budge an inch. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com, The Gadsden Messenger has an article on the White Thang. He described it as greyish/white before I told him about the Alabama White Thang I had heard about. So an egret eating a snake is nothing out of the ordinary, but an egret eating the same snake twice because it has a massive hole in its neck . The white one filmed (briefly) a while back struck me as an old one, albeit healthy and strong. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle. Jason Offutt is paranormal investigator, an author of several paranormal books such as What Lurks Beyond, Darkness Walks: Shadow People Among us, Haunted Missouri, and Paranormal Missouri and a teacher of journalism at Northwest Missouri State University. He said it did that stare look as it crossed their path like he wanted it to see him. No, we arent talking about the flashlight hitting the eyes and creating the animalistic red glow. One unnamed witness told the newspaper, Several of the residents have confirmed it is a feline creature. The majority of experiences with the White Thang are encountered when light exposes its appearance. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Reports of the White Thang (yes, "Thang." Remember, this is Alabama) date back to the 1930s, and reports of the monster vary. According to other family members she called it a Polar Bear. Many have speculated that the White Thing is an albino Bigfoot. Original design by STRANGEOLOGY. Whatever this creature is, it has fur as white as snow. An unnamed teenager is quoted as saying: "My daddy saw it down in a marsh and it chased him home. Upcoming Show: The Alabama "White Thing". He would be considered cursed to bear sins of deceased, and it was considered bad luck to even look upon a Sin Eater. The White Thang was in her garden, pilfering vegetables. They noticed that the creature specifically had long arms, with hands that hung past the knees, and that is what tipped them off that it wasnt just a big man. It was standing upright and walked on two legs for the brief moment she saw it. The description always brings polar bears to mind; yet, I dont think Alabama has any polar bears roaming its wildlife refuges and thick, kudzu-filled, woods. Maybe a relative died the day an albino black bear was spotted long ago maybe white creatures are associated with death in that community from then on and that particular association is lost, with only the general connection remaining? Sightings of the White Thang have been occurring for at least over 100 years, and still continue to this day. Residents in Northern and Central Alabama have reported seeing a creature roaming the dense woods and neighborhoods, these reports stated it was a giant, hairy monster covered in white fur, which ultimately gave the beast its name .."The Alabama White Thang". We talk about, first of all, how cool this cryptids name is! It has been sighted in Happy Hollow, Walnut Grove, Moody's Chapel and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge. Reports of sightings of Bigfoot in Alabama are nothing new. They returned to the same spot at some point in the near future and there was nothing there. You've heard of the Yeti And you may know about some other ape-like cryptids, like the Orang Pendek or the Grassman. Smith reports sightings on the group's website, including the latest one in Daviston in September. They turned around and again started toward home. Most sightings occur in a geographic triangle, between the cities of Birmingham, Gadsden, and Huntsville (The North-Central part of the state). The world is full of tales, adventure, and life. Some say it looks like a white lion. To be more specific, many folks in Huntsville, Alabama in the Bailey Cove neighborhood, share stories of hearing high-pitched screams at night. Who knows perhaps Sasquatch has a big, white cousin down South! He is described as - you guessed it - white in color. Some describe a hairless pale skinny nimble humanoid that's been spotted in. Often times, it is the red, glowing eyes that capture the attention of many eyewitnesses. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time. This spectral panther-sized beast has been reported across the American southeast for centuries. This creature is close to my heart, because it is close to my home. Unusual stories, creatures, and events around the world + essays about the unexplained. In the book, Legends and Lore of Birmingham and Central Alabama, by Beverly Crider, George Norris, an eyewitness in the 1940s, saw the monster, and it looked like a lion you know, bushy, betwixt a dog and a lion. It was 1971 when many people reported they saw Bigfoot in the hills of north Alabama. People have reported sightings in Walnut Grove, Moody's Chapel, Happy Hollow, and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge just to name a few. I think all of these have factored in over time to build a truly interesting and remarkable legend. The White Thang is a possible cousin of Bigfoot, standing at a similar reported height (5-9 feet), and most witnesses agree that it bears a strong physical resemblance to a large ape. Maybe there is significance of the White Thang being White as Snow?, There arent any polar bears in Alabama!. Not human. Was it an animal? (They spell it wrong, though. 'Tis the season: Haunting tales from ghost tours in 3 Alabama cities, 7 Most Terrifying Places in Alabama: As Seen on TV, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Show Leland Live, Ep 02-27 Leland Live Seg 1 - Lab Leak Most Likely Origin of Covid-19 Pandemic, DeSantis vs Disney, James Bond novels to be reissued, The Alabama White Thang - Feb 27, 2023 I did not see the entity, whether cryptid or specter, myself. View all posts by madison.howard. Others also saw the creature nicknamed the Downey booger and one sighting would lead to its demise, according to Whitehead. WAYNE MILLER is the owner and creative director of EVIL CHEEZ PRODUCTIONS (www.evilcheezproductions.blogspot.com, www.facebook.com/evilcheezproductions), specializing in theatrical performances and haunted attractions. Known as the Alabama White Thang to locals, it is steadily gaining recognition across the country as more people share their experiences. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Whoops! Sorry.) The half-wolf, half woman creature so frightened the citizenry of Mobile that people began calling The Press-Register to report the sightings. However, I thought you all might enjoy my own personal story involving the White Thang. They were a little spooked and started walking faster. It is Thang not Thing. Or just someones wild imagination? Perhaps folklore of different kinds have been blended together a little Sin Eater, a little bit of Bigfoot, a cougar scream (Seriously, listen), or maybe even some sightings of an albino black bear (Which are not very common in Alabama but are there). The reporter said the fear of witnesses seemed real, although the initial reports would have begun on April Fool's Day. recent survey of the most mythical creature, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. But the Alabama White Thang? Every eyewitness reports that it has glowing, red eyes. Do you believe? There have been recorded White Thang sightings for over 100 years in Alabama, pre-dating the national Bigfoot sighting flap that began in the late 50s. The counties of Etowah, Jefferson and Morgan have had sightings of a 7 foot tall, humanoid creature that is covered with white hair. From what I have gathered and heard through the years, not everyone has encountered the creature standing on four legs. Change). Sasquatch is a household name in the United States. Despite being gigantic in stature, its allegedly known for its ability to move extremely quickly. It was a long-haired white pile of fluff that was reasonably large. The chief grabbed his camera and left the police station, arriving at the sight of the landing at precisely 10 p.m. A foul odor, like that of a dead animal, permeates the area when the creature is close by. Im not convinced. It has been described as everything from a dog to a Bigfoot to a ghost; but two things are constant - the monster's . She was hairy. You can find egrets pretty much anywhere there is water, as the wading birds like to stick to the shorelines in search of fish, frogs, snakes, small mammals and pretty much anything else they can find. It walked over the hill so she didnt have a long time to observe it. The legend of the Alabama White Thing has been prevalent since the 1940s in the triangle between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties, where people reported seeing a creature more than 7 feet. In Huntsville, the phrase "Alabama White Thing" is used to describe a humanoid, possibly alien figure spotted in caves or drainage ditches in Jones Valley, along Governor's Drive and on Monte Sano Mountain. A team of researchers of the White Thing started a Facebook page called Alabama White Thang. Stay up to date with all things Magic City Weekend! That is a rare occurrence.). The name Sasquatch is an amalgam of a few Native American words anglicized, and it specifically refers to the Pacific Northwestern version of the creature. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2022 Gray Television, Inc. Glowing red eyes in the woods, floating black orbs, and voices from the beyond! WBRC Magic City Weekend. Thats likely a new one. Besides, there are some animals, like bears, who stand on four legs AND two legs. This is very interesting and I suggest you make a book. Deep in the woods of Alabama lurks a creature that many claim to have seen.You've heard of Bigfoot. If so, folks would love to hear your story! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Buy Home of the White Thang - Alabama, USA Cryptid Premium T-Shirt: Shop top fashion brands T-Shirts at Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Smith says that, at age 56, he remains as interested in Sasquatch as he was at age 15. The folkloric aspects, like the White Thang showing up around funerals, are certainly extra appealing to me. Does anyone out there still believe that the United States is going to be able to avoid a shooting war with Russia? 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