Knockemstiff
A Fight in the Name
State: Ohio
County: Ross County
Founded: Unknown
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Hamlet
Knockemstiff (or 'Glenn Shade') is a rural hamlet famous for its rough-and-tumble reputation and unusual name. Theories on the name usually involve a brawl. It was immortalized in Donald Ray Pollock's book 'Knockemstiff'. Just a few houses and a church remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy (drive-by)
Time Needed: 15 mins
Quick Facts
- Featured in movie 'The Devil All the Time'
- Many legends about the name
- Reputation for moonshine and fighting
Location
Address: Knockemstiff Rd, Chillicothe, OH
Coordinates: 39.2717, -83.1367