Crandal Mackey standing in front of Charles Knoxville’s Sunday Bar. A photo from his 1903 campaign for Commonwealth Attorney. (Credit: RosslynVA.org)

Crandal Mackey standing in front of Charles Knoxville’s Sunday Bar. A photo from his 1903 campaign for Commonwealth Attorney. (Credit: RosslynVA.org)

"And Other Bloody Happenings": Rosslyn and the Dangers of Dead Man's Hollow

The name "Rosslyn" doesn't sound so menacing but don't be deceived. In the late 19th century the area had such a reputation for crime that a nearby ravine was called "Dead Man's Hollow."

Last Updated: November 9, 2023