Crum is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Wayne County, West Virginia, United States.

A mile section of the future King Coal Highway is built just east of Crum, with access from Silver Creek Rd.

Still, a few Crum residents claim that characters and incidents in the book are clearly inspired by real-life people and events.

Considered a "cult classic" by some, original copies were selling for large amounts on eBay before the book was re-released in 2001 by West Virginia University Press.

In 2006, actor/producer Ross Ballard and MountainWhispers.com audiobooks produced an audio version of Maynard's classic to a receptive national audience.