Appalachia (locally / ˌæpəˈlætʃə / ⓘ AP-ə-LATCH-ə) is a geographic region located in the Appalachian Mountains in the east of North America.

Appalachia is made up of 423 counties across 13 states and spans 206,000 square miles, from southern New York to northern Mississippi.

1 day ago · This week, we’re revisiting our episode “What Is Appalachia?” from December 2021. Appalachia connects mountainous parts of the South, the Midwest, the Rust Belt and even the …

5 days ago · Appalachian Mountains, great highland system of North America, the eastern counterpart of the Rocky Mountains.

Appalachia is a broad term with many meanings. The Appalachian Mountains extend from Labrador in Canada to Alabama in the southern United States. In the United States, the Appalachian Region …

Aug 28, 2025 · Uncover the 13 states that define Appalachia, from New York to Mississippi, and see how their culture, history, and landscapes shape this iconic region.

4 days ago · In this episode, we discuss Appalachian folklore, celebrate the magic of Dolly Parton, listen to eerie country ballads, and daydream about banana pudding.

Jan 5, 2022 · The image is a historical map depicting the "Defining Appalachia" region from 1896, known as the Berea Region. It highlights 194 counties and 12 cities in Virginia using two shades of green on …

2 days ago · ETSU historians are reshaping how Appalachia is understood, from the Civil War to industrialization, through award-winning, nationally recognized scholarship.

From its unique flora and fauna to its rich cultural tapestry, this vast region is a testament to the enduring influence of the rugged mountains that bear its name. The Appalachian Mountains are among the …