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White Horse of Death ghost tale spans 77 years
Henderson County leader recalls the enduring White Horse of Death legend linked to the Westfeldt family at Rugby Grange. Lifes editors once sought two white horses for a national feature, prompting photographer visits and stories rooted in 1880s deaths at the Big House and recalls by Gustaf Westfeldt descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Dave Cooley
Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
National Press
Abraham Lincoln
Cooley
Carl Sandburg
Lincoln
Connemara
Flat Rock
Life
G.B. Nalley
Easley
S.C
Nalley
Westfeldt
Rugby Grange
Gustaf Adolphus George Westfeldt
Jenny Fleetwood Westfeldt
Dodette Westfeldt Grinnell
Hunt Reynolds
Meta
Jenny
Christine
Sissy” Westfeldt Price
Louise
New Orleans
Tuppy
Phillip
Gretchen
Uncle Tuppy
Uncle Hunt
Uncle Cuddy
Patrick
Bill Moss
Hendersonville Lightning
Life Magazine