This movement to Northern society, which became known as the "Hillbilly Highway", brought these previously isolated communities into mainstream United States culture. In response, poor white mountaineers became central characters in newspapers, pamphlets, and eventually, motion pictures. Authors at the time were inspired by historical figures such as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. The mountaineer image transferred over to the 20th century where the "hillbilly" stereotype emerged.
This movement to Northern society which became known as the "Hillbilly Highway" brought these previously isolated communities into mainstream United States culture In response poor white mountaineers became central characters in newspapers pamphlets and eventually motion pictures Authors at the time were inspired by historical figures such as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone The mountaineer image transferred over to the 20th century where the "hillbilly" stereotype emerged