Grafton monster

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Grafton Monster
Creature information
Other nameGrafton monster
Grouping West Virginia cryptid
Origin
Region Grafton, West Virginia

In West Virginia folklore, the Grafton Monster is a boulder-like creature spotted around Grafton, West Virginia in 1964. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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History

On June 16, 1964, around 11 p.m., Grafton Sentinel reporter Robert Cockrell spotted a mysterious creature in Grafton while he was on Riverside Drive outside of Grafton near the Tygart Valley River. [5] This creature was large, standing around 7-9 feet tall, white, hairy, and without a noticeable head. After witnessing this encounter, Cockrell was eager to write an article about the monster, but the editors of the paper initially rejected his report, finding it unbelievable. However, after more sources began to witness similar encounters, the news outlet allowed Cockrell to publish the report. Following Cockrell’s report, numerous individuals claimed to have seen the creature, leading to widespread interest and local investigations. [6] [7]

Legacy

In 2024, Grafton, West Virginia hosted the inaugural Grafton Monster festival, a two-day event in June to celebrate the Grafton monster and West Virginia folklore. [8] [9] Festival organizer Kit Ford deemed the festival to be a good economic opportunity for the town. [10] This also included the soft launch of the Grafton Monster Museum, located on Main Street. [11] [12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Grafton Monster". West Virginia Encyclopedia. 2024-07-02. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ Ballou, Bill. "Grafton's Hugh Bradley first over Green Monster". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  3. ↑ Murphy, Elias (2024-03-06). "Cryptids of the South: the Grafton Monster". Eastern Tennessee Online. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  4. ↑ Peel, Jeremy (2018-06-13). "We dug through West Virginian folklore to find Fallout 76 monsters". PCGamesN. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  5. ↑ Reed, Daniel A. (2024-08-08). "The Curious Case of the Grafton Monster". Skeptical Inquirer. Center for Inquiry. Archived from the original on 2025-10-14. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
  6. ↑ Tarley, Cavan (2024-06-11). "Grafton celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first Grafton Monster sighting". Dominion Post. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ Coleman, Loren (2001-12-01). Mothman and Other Curious Encounters. Cosimo, Inc. ISBN   9781616406110 . Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ Gorski, Sam (February 22, 2024). "Every West Virginia monster festival in 2024" . Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Skinner, Nicki (2025-06-03). "Grafton Monster Festival returns to celebrate West Virginia's legendary cryptid with movies, music and Mountain Monsters". WV News. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  10. ↑ Biddle, Kenny (2024-11-21). "A Visit To The Grafton Monster Festival". Skeptical Inquirer. Center for Inquiry. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
  11. ↑ "9 Of The Most Eccentric Towns In West Virginia". WorldAtlas. 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  12. ↑ Pittman, Caine (2024-06-15). "Grafton Monster Festival delights visitors". WDTV. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  13. ↑ Johnson, Joe (2021-07-10). "How to Find & Kill Grafton Monster in Fallout 76". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  14. ↑ "Fallout 76 Cryptid Monster Locations". Turtle Beach. June 20, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  15. ↑ Mitchell, Matthew Kevin (2024-05-18). "All Grafton Monster Locations in Fallout 76". Game Rant. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
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