1 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Spanish Fort — 70 — Legendary Oaks — Legends & Lore —

Courts met under "Jury Oak" early 1800s. Judge presided while sitting on tree limb. Public executions held at nearby "hanging tree". — — Map (db m221963) HM

2 ► Alabama, Clarke County, Carlton — 74 — Hal's Kingdom — Legends & Lore —

Famous freedom fighter & enslaved man who built hideout for other escapees at nearby lake. Site found in 1827 and destroyed. — — Map (db m305910) HM

3 ► Alabama, Coffee County, Kinston — 124 — Grancer's Ghost — Legends & Lore —

Sounds of a fiddle and tapping feet can be heard near the grave of Grancer Harrison, buried in his dancing shoes in 1860. — — Map (db m228451) HM

4 ► Alabama, Escambia County, Atmore — 129 — Railroad Bill — Legends & Lore —

Immortalized in folksongs, outlaw Morris Slater robbed L&N trains, gave to poor, long evading capture. Killed near here in 1896. — — Map (db m191630) HM

5 ► Alabama, Etowah County, Gadsden — 186 — Tom Sims — Legends and Lore —

1896-1972. One of the writers of "Popeye" comic, inspired by life & people on Coosa River including father, captain of Gadsden steamboat "Leota." — — Map (db m301103) HM

6 ► Alabama, Lawrence County, Hatton — 86 — Trickem — Legends & Lore —

A saloon and its whiskey -“Tricky Trickum Stuff"- purportedly inspired area's name in 1850s. After 1882 adopted more dignified Hatton. — — Map (db m180451) HM

7 ► Alabama, Lawrence County, Mount Hope — 150 — Lawson Hubbard — Legends & Lore —

Ca. 1875-1947. Faith healer. Fortune teller and finder of lost things. His yard filled every Sunday with seekers from near and far. Buried here. — — Map (db m239806) HM

8 ► Alabama, Lawrence County, Trinity — 120 — The Borghinis — Legends & Lore —

Mary and Dora, tough pistol-toting sisters born in 1850s, sold homemade wine and worked to save their family farm. — — Map (db m285500) HM

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9 ► Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — 132 — Daisy Nolan — Legends & Lore —

Herbalist, healer and charm maker of Old Town, she would do no harm. Nolan was buried in 1960 with her doll collection. — — Map (db m293325) HM

10 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Norwich, Norwichtown — 143 — Bean Hill — Legends & Lore —

Named for story of hungry prospectors in the 17th century who found pots of beans buried nearby. — — Map (db m268836) HM

11 ► Louisiana, Acadia Parish, Church Point — 113 — Iry LeJeune — Legends & Lore —

English Side Eminent Cajun artist who helped return accordion to prominence in the music of Louisiana. Born near Church Point in 1928. French Side Musicien Cadien célèbre, né près de Pointe-de-L'église en 1928. Il a contribué à l'importance . . . — — Map (db m244454) HM

12 ► Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Cottonport — 173 — Egg Pocking / Pâquer Les Œufs — Legends & Lore —

A regional Easter tradition, competitors knock decorated hard-boiled eggs together & cracked egg loses. Name from "Pâques", French for Easter. Jeu traditionnel de Pâques. Les joueurs "Pâquent” ou cognent ensemble des œfs durs décorés. . . . — — Map (db m283066) HM

13 ► Louisiana, Beauregard Parish, Merryville — 68 — Leather Britches — Legends & Lore —

Alias of Charles Smith sharpshooting outlaw who fought in 1912 Grabow Labor Riot. Killed during ambush. Buried face down. — — Map (db m222844) HM

14 ► Louisiana, Iberia Parish, New Iberia — 187 — Teche Tunnel — Legends & Lore —

Running below here said to be used as an escape route for early 19th century pirate Jean Lafitte leading to Bayou Teche. — — Map (db m284211) HM

15 ► Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Natchitoches — 159 — Isabella's Ghost — Legends & Lore —

Nun, renowned for her beauty, tragically died in former Sacred Heart Convent on Normal Hill. Since 1904, her spirit has roamed campus buildings. — — Map (db m290527) HM

16 ► Louisiana, St. Landry Parish, Eunice — 87 — Dennis McGee — 1893-1989 — Legends & Lore —

Among first to record Cajun music, bridging old and new tunes, styles and dances influencing generations. French side Un des premiers à enregistrer la musique Cadienne. Son melange de styles influence encore les artisted des nos jours. — — Map (db m175143) HM

17 ► Louisiana, St. Landry Parish, Eunice — 88 — Johnson's Grocery — Legends & Lore —

English Original site of Arnestor Johnson's Dry Goods Store. Said to be the first to sell Cajun boudin in the 1940s. A south Louisiana delicacy. French Le premier site du Magasin de Grosserie D'Arnestor Johnson, soi-disant le premier . . . — — Map (db m180945) HM

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18 ► Missouri, Howell County, Pomoma — 138 — Sadie Brown — Legends & Lore —

Cemetery named for Rev. S.L. "Sadie" Brown Longtime area residents say life is a journey from "Downtown to Sadie Brown." — — Map (db m251530) HM

19 ► Missouri, Howell County, West Plains — 149 — Polly the Parrot — 1867-1920 — Legends & Lore —

Beloved bilingual, hymn-singing Cuban bird buried here with the Langston family. — — Map (db m285281) HM

20 ► Missouri, Johnson County, Warrensburg — 92 — Yeater Ghost — Legends & Lore —

Some claim Laura J. Yeater or another spirit haunts this dormitory opened in 1941. Ghostly activity is reported often on the third floor. — — Map (db m284000) HM

21 ► Missouri, Ste. Genevieve County, Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Township — 115 — Weeping Tree — Legends and Lore —

A cherry tree keeping vigil over Senator Lewis Linn's grave wept when his body was moved in 1905. His body was returned here in 1938. — — Map (db m278133) HM

22 ► New York, Allegany County, Canaseraga — 36 — A Hairy Legend — Legends & Lore —

First sighted Aug 18, 1926 Hairy women of Klipnocky, once young girls, inhabit this forest, waiting for their parents' return. — — Map (db m127569) HM

23 ► New York, Cayuga County, Niles — 137 — New Hope Named — Legends & Lore —

Town of Sodom was renamed in 1823 by man who climbed the ridgepole of the gristmill, christened it with whiskey, said village had new hope. — — Map (db m246510) HM

24 ► New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — 45 — Pink Hill Legend — Legends & Lore —

Zella Droff was murdered in 1870s by husband for attending dances here at former Pitcher Hotel. Her ghost returns to travelers on Pink Hill Road. — — Map (db m146667) HM

25 ► New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — 55 — Champy — Legends & Lore — Reported missing

Legendary lake monster lives here. Over 300 sightings reported since 1819. Up to 200 feet long. NYS Law protects this regional icon. — — Map (db m136671) HM

26 ► New York, Columbia County, Hudson — 9 — Spook Rock — Legends & Lore —

Beautiful Indian maiden and her lover from opposing nation rests beneath this rock. When church bell rings, rock turns over, lovers appear. — — Map (db m129044) HM

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27 ► New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — 19 — Ichabod Crane — Legends & Lore —

Washington Irving based the character Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow on Kinderhook school teacher Jesse Merwin. — — Map (db m118567) HM

28 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 50 — David Harum — Legends & Lore —

Home of legendary folk character from 1898 novel & 1934 Will Rogers movie. Based on David Hannum who lived here 1867-1892. — — Map (db m154505) HM

29 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 41 — Rhoda Beebe — Legends & Lore —

Lived solo in a lean-to six wintry weeks 1791-1792 subsisting on roots & bark until men returned with provisions from Windsor, NY — — Map (db m227319) HM

30 ► New York, Dutchess County, Staatsburg — 96 — Fiddler's Ghost — Legends & Lore —

On September 7, 1808, a local fiddler was murdered on a bridge here. The bridge is gone but his ghost still plays a fiddle on moonlit nights. — — Map (db m252697) HM

31 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Allentown — 598 — Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site — William G. Pomeroy Foundation —

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m272559) HM

32 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Front Park — 6 — Job's Last Stand — Legends & Lore —

Near here, Job Hoisington gave his life when he held the enemy & allowed Hull's militia to escape Buffalo's burning, Dec. 30, 1813. — — Map (db m224565) HM

33 ► New York, Erie County, West Seneca — 27 — "Old Shep" — Legends & Lore —

Hermit of Leydecker Road William Sheppard CA. 1840-1933. Was thought to be an outlaw of Jesse James' Gang. Roamed town as a scissors grinder. — — Map (db m111417) HM

34 ► New York, Erie County, West Seneca — 119 — Kau-Qua-Tau — Legends & Lore —

Seneca woman executed for witchcraft in 1821. Her spirit blamed for ghostly disturbances in cabin once on this site. — — Map (db m182856) HM

35 ► New York, Genesee County, Bergen — 3 — Dr. M. Townsend — Legends & Lore —

Saved life of Adelaide Richmond by performing appendectomy. Drove horses so hard answering call one died on the way. Ca 1885. — — Map (db m151543) HM

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36 ► New York, Genesee County, Bethany — 8 — Rolling Hills — Legends & Lore —

This asylum is a nationally known center of supernatural activity. Spirits believed to still roam grounds crossing between this world and next — — Map (db m140629) HM

37 ► New York, Livingston County, Geneseo — 11 — Phantom Indian of Conesus Lake — Legends & Lore —

Promoted by Colonel S. Tooey Appearing by moonlight in canoe calling for help Tales still shared today — — Map (db m129046) HM

38 ► New York, Madison County, Canastota — 148 — “Old Phoebe” —

For decades, Phoebe Bradley walked the roads of Madison County. At her death in 1905, she was thought to be the oldest person in the county. — — Map (db m262121) HM

39 ► New York, Madison County, Cazenovia — 14 — Crazy Luce — Legends & Lore — Reported missing

Lucy Dutton, Lived ca. 1795 near Cazenovia Lake. Jilted by man who wed her sister. Went mad and wandered Madison County for 30 years — — Map (db m223704) HM

40 ► New York, Madison County, Morrisville — 53 — The Loomis Gang — Legends & Lore —

The Loomis Gang burned courthouse in 1864 to prevent their trial, but first cut fire hoses here. No culprit found. One of many tales involving gang. — — Map (db m145681) HM

41 ► New York, Madison County, West Edmeston — 21 — Gorton Turtle — Legends & Lore —

As Tom Dorsey cleared land his wagon load of huge rocks couldn't be moved by horses. A giant turtle surfaced and dragged wagon into the lake. — — Map (db m129043) HM

42 ► New York, Monroe County, Irondequoit — 144 — The White Lady — Legends & Lore —

Grieving woman's ghost and her wolf-like hounds appear in the night mist searching this roadside for her lost daughter. — — Map (db m230501) HM

43 ► New York, Montgomery County, Amsterdam — 44 — Widow Susan Road — Legends & Lore —

Legend of Susan DeGraff, widow of Harmanus, died 1848. Passersby see her crying Ghost Searching for husband's grave. — — Map (db m152466) HM

44 ► New York, Montgomery County, Charleston — 12 — Amos Clayton — 1875-1942 — Legends & Lore —

AKA "Amy" or Island Hermit. Peddler Who Walked Great Distances, Danced For Pennies. Inspired Many Local Tales — — Map (db m101679) HM

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45 ► New York, Nassau County, East Rockaway — 160 — Dave Push — Legends & Lore —

Spirit of local boatman haunts former mill after his body was found floating nearby in 1910. Mill relocated to Memorial Park in 1963. New York Folklore William G. Pomeroy Foundation — — Map (db m285969) HM

46 ► New York, Niagara County, Olcott — 199 — Broad Axe Jim — Legends & Lore —

James Winchell, 1800-1896, itinerant carpenter who carved wooden broad axes. Extraordinary storyteller and friend to many. New York Folklore — — Map (db m304687) HM

47 ► New York, Niagara County, Wilson — 188 — Luther Wilson — Legends and Lore — New York Folklore —

Luther Wilson stuffed leaves into bells of his cows so British troops wouldn't hear and confiscate them as they marched past on December 23, 1813. — — Map (db m275445) HM

48 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — 28 — Pompey Stone — Legends & Lore —

1800s prank believed true. Engraved "Leo de L'N VI 1520" as memorial for 1500s explorer. Found 1820 near this site. 1894 hoax revealed. — — Map (db m129020) HM

49 ► New York, Onondaga County, Skaneateles — 15 — Benjamin C. Cook — Legends & Lore —

Native of Mottville NY Civil War veteran who suggested flags to decorate graves, honoring both Union and Confederate soldiers — — Map (db m129024) HM

50 ► New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse — 34 — Thirteen Curves — Legends & Lore —

Along this route a woman in white searches for her groom. Both died on their wedding night in the early 1900s while driving the 13 curves. — — Map (db m129018) HM

51 ► New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, Far Westside — 196 — Green on Top — Legends & Lore —

Stone throwers demanded Irish green on top of street light over British red. Threw stones until city officials gave in and did so in 1924. New York Folklore — — Map (db m295974) HM

52 ► New York, Orange County, Goshen — 22 — Claudius Smith — Legends & Lore —

Reputed Tory marauder hanged nearby in 1779. His skull believed embedded in masonry over front door of this 1841 courthouse. — — Map (db m135999) HM

53 ► New York, Orange County, Goshen — 35 — George Washington — Legends & Lore —

During the American Revolution Washington stopped to chat with the children here at this old stone schoolhouse on his way to Newburgh. — — Map (db m129019) HM

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54 ► New York, Orange County, Huguenot — 4 — Painted Aprons — Legends & Lore —

Black Rock School attacked by Brant's raiders, 1779. Girls spared as aprons marked with emblem signaling raiders not to harm them. — — Map (db m129078) HM

55 ► New York, Orange County, Sparrowbush — 24 — Cahoonzie — Legends & Lore —

Hamlet named for Chief Cahoonzie or Cahoonshee buried nearby ca. 1750. Last of his tribe to live here. Wise leader, stood 7 ft tall. — — Map (db m129022) HM

56 ► New York, Orange County, Warwick — 168 — Hoop Snake Hill — Legends & Lore —

For generations, local legend tells of an enormous snake that grasped its tail in its mouth and rolled down this hill toward its victims. — — Map (db m298405) HM

57 ► New York, Otsego County, Fly Creek — 98 — Amelia Earhart — Legends & Lore —

The famed aviatrix boarded here in August 1924 while giving flying lessons in Frankfort. She read to Arrie Hecox under an apple tree. — — Map (db m206146) HM

58 ► New York, Otsego County, Fly Creek — 43 — Natty Bumppo — Legends & Lore —

David Shipman, Ca. 1729-1813 Burial site of local hunter known by & inspiration for James Fenimore Cooper's literary character. — — Map (db m164041) HM

59 ► New York, Otsego County, Oaksville — 32 — Cattown Road — Legends & Lore —

Husband dropped a cat down chimney of house to break up a long meeting his wife was attending as his supper was late. — — Map (db m168368) HM

60 ► New York, Otsego County, Richfield Springs — 46 — Adam Helmer’s Run —

Crossed Rt 20 near here warning German Flatts of pending attack by Joseph Brant’s loyalist and native forces Sept 17, 1778 — — Map (db m169365) HM

61 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Hoosick Falls — 47 — Natty Bumppo — Legends & Lore —

In this burial ground lies Nathaniel Shipman, the inspiration for James Fenimore Cooper's famous "Natty Bumppo” character. — — Map (db m147932) HM

62 ► New York, Saratoga County, Corinth — 40 — Bill Greenfield — Legends & Lore —

Lumberjack & folk hero whose tall tales described exploits. Among feats, used cedar trees as stilts in 1850s to help catch fish on Palmer Falls. — — Map (db m144969) HM

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63 ► New York, Saratoga County, Quaker Springs — 18 — Quaker Springs — Legends & Lore —

Local lore states mineral springs found here used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes — — Map (db m144968) HM

64 ► New York, Schenectady County, Duanesburg — 26 — Esperance Witch — Legends & Lore —

Lived Near Here In 1800s. French Settler Accused Of Witchcraft By New England Settlers. Killed By Silver Bullet Shot Through Her Window — — Map (db m109404) HM

65 ► New York, Schenectady County, Duanesburg — 16 — Michael Righter — Legends & Lore —

Michael Righter 1718-1804 Buried Here First Permanent Settler of Duanesburg Who Lived In Small Cave Near Here ca 1765 Before Building a Log Cabin — — Map (db m109359) HM

66 ► New York, Seneca County, Lodi — 169 — Butcher Hill — Legends & Lore —

Named after local legend of early 19th century hog butchering on this hill. One slaughtered hog left frozen in barrel until spring thaw. — — Map (db m266250) HM

67 ► New York, St. Lawrence County, Heuvelton — 73 — 1807 Tavern — New York Folklore —

Foote-Legge-Stocking Tavern named for 3 men involved. Built by Stillman Foote on Billius Stocking's land. Legge served as Tavernkeeper — — Map (db m304555) HM

68 ► New York, St. Lawrence County, Richville — 940 — Harlow Godard — 1804-1886 —

Abolitionist & member of NY State Assembly. Town Justice of the Peace ca. 1834-1881. Lived here 1868-1886. — — Map (db m208528) HM

69 ► New York, Suffolk County, Brentwood — 5 — Red Owl Legend — Legends & Lore —

In 1877, Charles A. Codman met Indian spirit in form of an owl. His kind act toward the spirit is why the home became the Hermitage of the Red Owl. — — Map (db m143385) HM

70 ► New York, Suffolk County, Fort Salonga — 64 — Richard Smith — Legends & Lore —

Richard Smith Rested here during his legendary bull ride. Lunched on bread and cheese giving valley and road their names. — — Map (db m148340) HM

71 ► New York, Suffolk County, Lake Ronkonkoma — 17 — Indian Princess — of Lake Ronkonkoma — Legends & Lore —

Legend says she claims one male each year by drowning to be with her at bottom of lake as she seeks her true love. — — Map (db m213358) HM

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72 ► New York, Suffolk County, Orient, North Fork — 1 — Mile Marker #30 — Legend & Lore —

According to local legend, Postmaster General Benjamin Franklin set milestones in 1755 that mark the Post Road from here to Riverhead — — Map (db m129079) HM

73 ► New York, Suffolk County, Smithtown — 61 — Smith's Bull Ride — Legends & Lore —

Town Limits Determined By Distance of One Day Ride. Land was Gift of Montauk Chief For Assistance In Return of Kidnapped Daughter. — — Map (db m147620) HM

74 ► New York, Suffolk County, Wheatley Heights — 13 — Jacob Conklin — Legends & Lore —

Legend says after sailing with pirate Captain Kidd in 1690's, Conklin built home here in 1710. House destroyed by fire in 1918. — — Map (db m133222) HM

75 ► New York, Washington County, Shushan — 38 — Shushan Postmaster — Legends & Lore —

A streamer fishing fly created in 1953 by Lew Oatman as a tribute to Al Prindle, Shushan's postmaster & a muse of Norman Rockwell. — — Map (db m159529) HM

76 ► New York, Wayne County, Clyde — 20 — Butler’s Cannon — Legends & Lore — Empire State Trail —

As told by early trappers, a cannon was sunk here in the Clyde River by Butler’s Rangers, September 1779. Reported but never found — — Map (db m269852) WM

77 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus — 2 — Underground RR — Legends & Lore — Reported missing

Believed to have been underground railroad safe house ca 1846. Original owners Elizabeth and John Preston were known abolitionists. — — Map (db m270846) HM

78 ► New York, Westchester County, Briarcliff Manor, Scarborough — 10 — The Leatherman — Legends & Lore —

For no known reason from 1883 to 1889 he trod a 365 mile loop every 34 days between NY and CT clad in 60 lbs of leather. — — Map (db m127580) HM

79 ► New York, Westchester County, Mount Kisco — 145 — Washington Rock — Legends & Lore —

On November 10, 1776 George Washington sat upon this rock and ate his dinner before marching his troops to Peekskill — — Map (db m221695) HM

80 ► New York, Westchester County, Sleepy Hollow — 63 — Headless Horseman — Legends & Lore —

Tethers His Horse Nightly Among Graves In This Churchyard According To The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Author Washington Irving — — Map (db m234448) HM

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81 ► New York, Wyoming County, Perry, Silver Lake Institute Historic District — 166 — Sea Serpent Legend — Legends & Lore —

In 1855, inspired by tales of Silver Lake Beast, local hotelier built and launched a mechanical sea serpent to startle and entice visitors. — — Map (db m259381) HM

82 ► North Carolina, Alexander County, Hiddenite — 111 — “Diamond Jim” — Legends & Lore —

In 1914 James Paul Lucas, diamond trader, eccentric, and world traveler, settled at this mansion and kept his collection of curiosities. — — Map (db m210424) HM

83 ► North Carolina, Beaufort County, Washington — 105 — Hull Anderson — Legends & Lore —

In 1830 talented shipwright and freed slave Hull Anderson built a prosperous shipyard three blocks west of here, before moving to Liberia. — — Map (db m224083) HM

84 ► North Carolina, Beaufort County, Washington — 141 — Jack's Creek — Legends & Lore —

Though officially names Windmill Creek, waterway is better known by a name of African American man who lived by early Windmill. — — Map (db m226307) HM

85 ► North Carolina, Beaufort County, Washington — 140 — Trigger's Climb — Legends & Lore —

When Roy Rogers performed at the Turnage Theater, he rode his horse Trigger up the steep stairs into the auditorium. — — Map (db m224073) HM

86 ► North Carolina, Beaufort County, Washington — 155 — W.M. Chauncey — Legends & Lore —

Built the "James Adams Floating Theater" 1913-1914 at his shipyard here. Vessel inspired Edna Ferber's 1926 novel "Show Boat." — — Map (db m276386) HM

87 ► North Carolina, Bladen County, Bladenboro — 180 — Vampire Beast — Legends & Lore —

In 1953, the small town of Bladenboro was terrorized by mysterious cat-like creature that attacked local animals draining their blood. — — Map (db m291722) HM

88 ► North Carolina, Currituck County, Barco — 142 — Betsy's Ride — Legends & Lore —

Teenager Betsy Dowdy rode her horse across Currituck Sound and many miles to Hertford to warn of British attack in 1775. — — Map (db m276263) HM

89 ► North Carolina, Guilford County, Jamestown — 153 — Lydia's Bridge — Legends & Lore —

Since the 1920s, apparition of a young woman has been seen hitchhiking here, only to disappear when drivers come to her aid. — — Map (db m234028) HM

90 ► North Carolina, Hertford County, Murfreesboro — 60 — Conjure Doctor — Legends & Lore —

Jim Jordan, 1871-1962, used herbs, roots and crystal ball to treat patients who came from all over the country to be healed. — — Map (db m276467) HM

91 ► North Carolina, Hertford County, Murfreesboro — 67 — Indian Queen Inn — Legends & Lore —

Marquis de Lafayette stayed overnight in Murfreesboro said to have missed ball here in his honor when carriage got stuck in the mud nearby — — Map (db m276470) HM

92 ► North Carolina, Macon County, Highlands — 49 — Moccasin War — Legends & Lore —

Moonshiners from Georgia laid siege to Highlands near here in 1885 to free arrested men. War ended peacefully with a threat and a prayer. — — Map (db m156232) HM

93 ► North Carolina, Pitt County, Fountain — 133 — Herbs & Healing — Legends & Lore —

Emma Dupree 1897-1996, renowned for her remedies made from homegrown plants, lived one block east. — — Map (db m226805) HM

94 ► North Carolina, Randolph County, Franklinville — 58 — Faith Rock — Legends & Lore —

In 1782, captured by Col. Fanning & loyalists, Andrew Hunter escaped by riding his mare down this steep bluff and jumping into Deep River. — — Map (db m233999) HM

95 ► North Carolina, Randolph County, Randleman — 48 — Naomi Wise — Legends & Lore —

Drowned in Deep River by her lover in 1807. Became subject of well-known North Carolina ballad bearing her name. — — Map (db m172043) HM

96 ► Ohio, Warren County, Waynesville, Wayne Township — 156 — Mary's Ghost — Legends & Lore —

In early 19th century, young Mary disappeared after parents fell ill. Her laughing spirit seen on this porch, awaiting her mother's return. — — Map (db m249340) HM

97 ► Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Carlisle — 101 — Hot-Chee Dogs — Legends & Lore —

Chili-Cheese hot dogs beloved by locals and first served by Greek immigrant Charles Kollas at the Hamilton Restaurant ca. 1938. — — Map (db m312095) HM

98 ► Vermont, Bennington County, Manchester, Manchester Center — 94 — Manchester Vampire — Legends & Lore —

Thought to be a vampire Rachel Burton was exhumed and burned around 1792 at Jacob Mead's Forge. Her grave lies east of here. — — Map (db m203081) HM

99 ► Vermont, Bennington County, Pownal, North Pownal — 161 — Witch Trial —

Widow Krieger said to escape drowning in this river when tried as a witch ca. 1785. Accusers believed witches floated. She sank & was saved. — — Map (db m248538) HM

100 ► West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — 97 — Philippi Mummies — Legends & Lore —

In 1888 Graham Hamrick mummified human cadavers using formula unrevealed to this day. Mummies traveled the world; now reside here. — — Map (db m211802) HM

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