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Episode 207: Molly B'Damn - An Unlikely Angel In A Gold Rush Town
Gold fever brought fortune seekers into North Idaho’s mountains, but one unforgettable woman left a legacy measured in something besides gold. Meet Maggie Hall, better known as Molly B’Damn, a frontier madam whose colorful reputation shared space with remarkable generosity.
In this episode of Almost Paradise in North Idaho, Ted takes listeners back to the rough mining communities of the 1880s, where dreams were enormous, comforts were scarce, and a good story could grow faster than a prospector’s bank account. Along the way, we explore competing explanations for Molly’s nickname, the famous…
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