Brownrigg Mill's Black Cat | Campfire Tales
Oct 27, 2026 · 25 min · 13 segments
Deep in the countryside of Chowan County, North Carolina, an old millpond surrounded by towering cypress trees and dense woodlands has been the subject of some particularly unsettling folklore. Known…
Deep in the countryside of Chowan County, North Carolina, an old millpond surrounded by towering cypress trees and dense woodlands has been the subject of some particularly unsettling folklore. Known today as Dillard's Millpond, this secluded stretch of water was once home to Brownrigg Mill, an eighteenth-century gristmill where, according to legend, a widowed miller named Tim Farrow encountered a mysterious young woman who arrived by boat one evening. What began as an unexpected romance soon gave way to strange occurrences, troubling rumors, and accusations of witchcraft that threatened to unravel the quiet life he had built. But as the old story goes, something far more terrifying was lurking in the darkness surrounding Brownrigg Mill.. **This episode is made possible through the support of our sponsor:** - Use code **GOTHIC** at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty <!--THE END--> - Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was **Southern Gothic**. It’s the best way to support the show. **Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free?** - Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More - Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify - Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts - Into History: History Without Interruption **Connect with Southern Gothic Media:** - **Website:** SouthernGothicMedia.com - **Merch Store:** https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch - **Pinterest:** @SouthernGothicMedia - **Facebook:** @SouthernGothicMedia - **Instagram:** @SouthernGothicMedia - **X:** @SoGoPodcast **Advertise on this podcast:** [**press@southerngothicmedia.com**](mailto:press@southerngothicmedia.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deep in the countryside of Chowan County, North Carolina, an old millpond surrounded by towering cypress trees and dense woodlands has been the subject of some particularly unsettling folklore. Known…
