The Witch of Yazoo. Located in the middle of the historic section of Glenwood Cemetery, Yazoo City’s public cemetery, is a grave surrounded by chain links known as, “The Witch’s Grave”. The legend of the Witch of Yazoo became famous in Willie Morris’ book, Good Old Boy published in 1971. This story is an example of the unusual ...

Oct 29, 2014 · The witch, according to legend, died on May 25, 1884 — 20 years to the day before the great fire that destroyed the town, which leveled 200 homes and almost every business in Yazoo City.

Yazoo City, Mississippi, is known for the chilling urban legend of the Witch of Yazoo, who cursed the town to burn down 20 years after her death.

Nov 1, 2024 · It’s believed, in the old-town myth, the boy ran to the sheriff’s department and explained what he saw. Officials rushed to arrest the witch, but as they approached her - she got caught in quicksand. Before going down - the witch cursed the city of Yazoo.

Dec 22, 2021 · The story surrounding this grave is pure legend, yet it continues to lure visitors to Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City, Miss. A woman thought to be a witch is reportedly interred in a plot surrounded by chain links, which led to a legend printed in 1971 in the book "Good Old Boy," written by local…

Jan 6, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of the Mississippi Delta lies Yazoo City, a town steeped in a rich tapestry of history, culture, and a particularly intriguing legend – that of the Yazoo City witch. This story, transcending generations, interweaves the mystical with the historical, casting a spell over the locals and visitors alike.

Jan 27, 2025 · Many years ago, there was a mean and ugly woman who lived alone in carefully guarded seclusion near the banks of the Yazoo River. Nobody knew anything about her, but they loathed her nonetheless. They hated her so much they didn't even give her a name.

Located in Yazoo City, the Glenwood Cemetery is said to be home to the "Witch of Yazoo." The witch's grave is located in the middle of the historic section of the cemetery and is surrounded by chain links.

Legend has it - the witch lived near the Yazoo River. It was rumored she would lure fishermen from the river into her home to kill them. “Late one afternoon in 1884, Joe Bob Dugett was floating...

Sep 9, 2024 · In May 1904, the residents of Yazoo City, Mississippi witnessed a devastating fire that destroyed half of their town. This fire was believed to be the result of a curse spoken by a woman known as the Witch of Yazoo, just before her death two decades earlier.