45: The Witch of Yazoo City

<p>On May 25, 1904, a fire broke out in the business district of Yazoo City, Mississippi. By day’s end, the fire had consumed much of the community, leaving nothing but ashes. Historians believe the fire started accidentally at the home of Herman Wise, but according to legend the cause was much more sinister– revenge from the infamous Witch of Yazoo.</p> <p><em>If you enjoy this episode consider becoming a</em> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/southerngothicmedia">Patreon Supporter</a> <em>today!</em></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/">SouthernGothicMedia.com</a> </li> <li> <strong>Merch Store:</strong> <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/southern-gothic-the-podcast">Teespring.com/southern-gothic-the-podcast</a> </li> <li> <strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthernGothicMedia/">@SouthernGothicMedia</a> </li> <li> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southerngothicmedia/">@SouthernGothicMedia</a> </li> <li> <strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/sogopodcast">@SoGoPodcast</a> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>