People of Pocahontas

Edgar Shew, simply put, was a Mountain Man and a legend on Peel Chestnut Mountain. He was an original and there will never be another like him again. He had many friends of all ages and all walks of life. Everyone, including his family, was fascinated by his personality, his speech, and his stories of […]

Russell Synan was a fixture of Pocahontas and a lifelong resident of Peel Chestnut Mountain. He was born at his homeplace on Peel Chestnut Mountain and lived there till his passing on July 26, 2020, at the age of 92. Russell and his wife Pat hosted two of the largest activities in the area –