Calvin Coolidge Curse 

Here's another weird but true story from West Virginia:
In 1952, the small town of Calvin, West Virginia became the site of an unusual natural phenomenon known as the "Calvin Coolidge Curse" or the "Braxton County Curse."
The story begins when residents noticed that a large number of their clocks and watches had suddenly stopped working at precisely 7:17. This wasn't limited to a few households - it affected timepieces throughout the town and even in nearby communities.
Local legend connected this event to the death of former President Calvin Coolidge, who had passed away earlier that year. Some believed that Coolidge's spirit was somehow responsible for the mass clock stoppage.
The phenomenon attracted attention from paranormal investigators and curious tourists. Various theories were proposed, ranging from electromagnetic disturbances to mass hysteria. Some even suggested it might be related to nearby coal mining activities affecting the local magnetic field.
Despite investigations, no definitive scientific explanation was ever found for the synchronized stopping of so many timepieces. The incident remains a mystery to this day and has become part of West Virginia folklore.
This story showcases how unexplained events can capture the imagination of small communities and become integrated into local legends. It also reflects the rich tradition of supernatural tales in Appalachian culture.

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