To many the word "Appalachia" is synonymous with the word "hillbilly," for better or for worse.

Often used as a derogatory term by non-residents of the region, many here have adopted "hillbilly" with defiant pride.

Today we're going to tell a bit of the history of that word, which involves religion, war, and a famous British king and queen.

Quite the story.

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