Its not for the likes of me, but if youre up for it, than by all means, put on your big boy pants and check out these terrifyingly creepy sites. There are also frequent reports of a strange smell like sulphur which will suddenly pervade an area until it becomes an unbearably noxious cloud before fading away. More of a prison than a hospital, overcrowding, cruelty and forced sterilization are just a few of the atrocities recorded at this site. One of the most famous is the ghostly figure of a woman who is said to be dressed in a flowing white gown, often described as emanating a blue or green glow and with her hair appearing to be whipped around by the wind even on calm nights. Explore with a ranger Gap Cave and learn about the formation of the cave system. Remembering the stories, legends, lore of the people and areas in & around Lee County Virginia. Another popular lost treasure tale in the area revolves around the Revolutionary War, during which in 1781 men under the command of the great British military leader and colonial administrator General Charles Cornwallis are said to have retreated into the woods from advancing Patriots while hauling a large hoard of stolen loot to bring back to their commander. //-->. [4] The town also commemorates the legend in its annual "Flatwoods Days" festival. Perhaps it is this history as a place of war, murder and thievery that has so imbued it with a sinister reputation for all manner of legends and ghostly phenomena that spans over 200 years, which have also earned it the nicknames Black Forest and Haunted Woods. Indeed even the origin of the name of the forest itself, Old House Woods, has hints of the paranormal. With The Lee County Legend we are telling the story of this rich history. Lee County, the western-most county in Virginia, was formed from Russell County in 1792; a part of Scott County was added later. Other reports include moving figures in a mural of the battle located in Jackson Memorial Hall, along with the sounds of gunfire and cannon blasts. [CDATA[// >