a Pigmy Graveyard in Tennessee 1876

[jeff of pa]

 

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[jeff of pa]

 

[Red-Coat]

Hilariously inaccurate.

 

[Slingshot]

100,000 pygmies to 6 acres is 1 pygmy every square 2.6 feet.

 

[metrotec]

I'm still amazed by some comments of some of the people on this site. YES , there were Pygmies in E Tennessee. There also were giants in E TN and N GA.
There was also a race with dark skin, and black hair, unknown race and origin. The Melungeons are about as mystic of a race as "the Little People" the Cherokee talk about.
That high school "certificate", (not diploma) is sure paying off.
A friend who has since passed, is one of the "sleepy eyed" Melungeons, his sister also, and she has since passed. Their race was shunned by the local whites.

 

[Red-Coat]

Worth reading up on how this myth arose, and how it became an enduring myth, despite all the contradictory scientific evidence to thoroughly debunk it:

https://www.academia.edu/5153675/Te...Graveyards_The_Wonder_of_the_Western_Country_

Moundbuilder giants have been similarly debunked. Mainstream science does not support these myths, and neither does the evidence. Wherever the contradictory evidence exists it's simply rejected by 'believers' on the basis there's some kind of conspiracy in the scientific community to 'deny us the truth'. Equally hilarious in my opinion.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Another great story from the old newspapers Jeff! I always enjoy your clippings!

 

[jeff of pa]

Another great story from the old newspapers Jeff! I always enjoy your clippings!

Thanks ArfieBoy ! Your the People That Make this a great spot to Share possible Leads with.
of course all leads need more research.

I'd be curious if the Land in Question is Protected, Privately owned , or Public.
It could answer allot of Questions if Digging is or Isn't allowed.
and if it isn't who says ?