Press & Media | Jannette Quackenbush
Jannette Quackenbush
Folklorist • Author • Founder, 21 Crows American Folklore Archives
Jannette Quackenbush is a folklorist, historian, and author whose work has preserved authentic American ghost stories, legends, and cryptid lore for more than three decades. As founder of the 21 Crows American Folklore Archives and creator of Dark Journeys with Jannette, she has become one of the nation’s most recognized researchers documenting hauntings and folklore tied to verifiable historical events.
Her books, podcasts, and programs explore the haunted places and forgotten histories of the United States—from the ghost towns of Appalachia and the rail tunnels of Ohio to the deserts of the American West.
For media inquiries, interviews, or event collaborations, contact Jannette Quackenbush through the 21 Crows American Folklore Archives at https://21crows.com or by email at loneghostwriter@gmail.com.
Recognitions & Media Features
Jannette Quackenbush’s work as a folklorist and historian has been recognized across state and regional media, public broadcasting, podcasts, and official tourism outlets. These features highlight more than three decades of field research, publications, and community programs documenting authentic American hauntings and folklore.
“How the Ghosts of Moonville Are Keeping the Town’s History Alive” — Ohio Newsroom / State News, 2023
Feature exploring Jannette Quackenbush’s work preserving the history and folklore of Moonville, Ohio, and the real events behind its legendary ghost stories.
https://www.statenews.org/news/2023-10-12/how-the-ghosts-of-moonville-are-keeping-the-towns-history-aliveTelegram News Interview (Jackson, Ohio) — The Telegram News, Jackson, Ohio, 2023
An interview discussing Ohio ghost stories, folklore, and Jannette’s work as a folklorist and author. The segment has been shared via Telegram News’ Facebook video.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A6mssHjzL/Hocking Hills Visitors Guide 2024 — Great Lakes Publishing, 2024
Featured in the official visitor’s guide for the Hocking Hills region (pages 16–17), spotlighting Jannette Quackenbush’s Moonville Night Hikes and her role in preserving Ohio’s haunted history.
https://issuu.com/greatlakespublishing/docs/hocking_hills_visitors_guide_2024“Moonville Night Hikes” — Hocking Hills Tourism Association / thehockinghills.org, 2024
The official Hocking Hills tourism bureau highlights Jannette Quackenbush’s Moonville Night Hikes—guided events exploring the haunted history of the Moonville Tunnel and the folklore of Vinton County, Ohio.
https://thehockinghills.org/Moonville_Night_Hikes.htm“That’s Mine — A Ghost Story of Moonville Tunnel (The Brakeman)” — Sometime Between Dusk & Dawn Podcast, 2023
A narrated ghost story and historical exploration of the haunted Moonville Tunnel, written and told by folklorist Jannette Quackenbush.
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/betweenduskanddawn/episodes/Thats-Mine—A-Ghost-Story-of-Moonville-Tunnel–The-Brakeman-e13euth“It Ain’t No Whistlin’ — Jack in Moonville” — Sometime Between Dusk & Dawn Podcast, 2023
An episode exploring the legend of “Jack” at the Moonville Tunnel in Ohio, combining historical accounts and ghost-story traditions.
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/betweenduskanddawn/episodes/It-Aint-No-Whistlin-Jack-in-Moonville-e398tc7“Eight-Foot Ghost of King Tunnel” — Sometime Between Dusk & Dawn Podcast, 2023
An episode exploring the legends and eyewitness accounts of the eight-foot ghost reported at King Tunnel in Ohio.
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/betweenduskanddawn/episodes/Eight-Foot-Ghost-of-King-Tunnel-e2ijqh7“Haunted Ohio — Dark Journeys with Jannette Quackenbush” — YouTube Channel, 2025
A video episode from Jannette Quackenbush’s YouTube series Dark Journeys with Jannette, exploring real Ohio ghost stories and the history behind America’s most haunted places.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M5eOWD_Wwg
Official Author & Project Pages
Facebook Pages
- Haunted Ohio — Real ghost stories from across Ohio
- Haunted West Virginia — Legends and folklore from the Mountain State
- New Orleans Ghost Stories — Haunted history of the Crescent City
- Mysterious Wild Beasts — Cryptids and monsters of America
- The Hocking Hills — Hiking and folklore from the Hocking Hills region
- 21 Crows — Central hub for ghost stories, cryptids, and folklore
- Jannette Quackenbush — Author page
Facebook Group
Bluesky
YouTube
- Dark Journeys with Jannette — Ghost stories, folklore, and Appalachian hauntings
Spotify Podcast
Website Network
OldMansCave.net — Hocking Hills history, legends, and trail information
21Crows.com — American Folklore Archives
HauntedHocking.com — Haunted Ohio Archives
HeartOfOhio.com — Ohio folklore and travel
MoonvilleTunnel.net — The haunted history of Moonville, Ohio
📰 As Seen On
Jannette Quackenbush’s work as a folklorist and author has been featured in respected tourism publications, news outlets, and regional media across the United States. She is also the publisher of Heart of Ohio, the statewide tourism and folklore guide dedicated to promoting authentic Ohio destinations and preserving historical ghost stories.Telegram News (Jackson, Ohio) — Video interview discussing Jannette’s ongoing folklore research and field documentation of Appalachian ghost stories.
Heart of Ohio — A statewide tourism and folklore publication created and maintained by Jannette Quackenbush, featuring Ohio’s real haunted history, trails, and travel destinations.
The Hocking Hills Tourism Association — Official regional tourism guide for the Hocking Hills region. Highlighted Moonville Night Hikes and folklore programming by Jannette Quackenbush.
Ohio Newsroom / State News — “How the Ghosts of Moonville Are Keeping the Town’s History Alive,” 2023 feature on Jannette’s work preserving the real stories behind Ohio’s ghost towns.
Hocking Hills Visitors Guide, 2024 Edition — Two-page feature (pages 16–17) highlighting Moonville Night Hikes and Jannette’s contribution to Appalachian folklore tourism.