Mary Fouts, often referred to as the "Moonshine Maiden," is a figure shrouded in Appalachian folklore. While there are scattered mentions of her in historical accounts, much of her story blends fact and legend. She was known for her defiance of Prohibition laws and her skill in evading authorities while producing moonshine. The tale of Mary Fouts shooting a revenuer (a federal agent tasked with enforcing Prohibition laws) is one of the more dramatic elements of her legend. However, concrete details about what happened to her afterward are scarce. Some versions of the story suggest she fled deeper into the mountains, continuing her moonshining operations in secrecy. Others claim she was eventually captured and faced legal consequences, though records of her trial or imprisonment are elusive. It's worth noting that many moonshiner stories from this era were exaggerated or romanticized, making it challenging to separate truth from fiction. Source: The Green Forest tribune. (Green Forest, AR) 18 Sep. 1908, p. 3. Retrieved from the Library of Congress