One of the more frequently told of the numerous stories involving this haunted road surrounded by woods and located in passaic county in northern new jersey is that of the ghost of a boy who according to legend died tragically when he fell from a bridge near what many people have referred to as dead mans curve. The beginnings of clinton road were innocent enough, with it simply being a connecting road named after the ling gone settlement which was named simply clinton. Browse thousands of bestsellers, new releases, and classic novels from a wide range of genres, including literary fiction, mystery, thrillers, historical fiction, and romance. Probably the most common ghost story that we hear about clinton road is that of a dead young boy who hangs out under a bridge and returns coins to you after you throw them in the water. For instance, there supposedly exists a ghost boy at one of the bridges.
If youre traveling alone in country crossroads after dark, avoid this demon, which appears as. Discover shades of death road in independence township, new jersey. Joining him in the afterlife is emmett till, the ghost of a young boy killed in 1955. Ghost boys is a short but powerful read, and one i hope people of all ages will read. First person about seven years ago, my cousin julie and her husband mark moved back to new jersey from south carolina. Villas trails theres a distinct trail in the woods behind the m. Clinton book shop 12 e main st, clinton, new jersey 08809 rated 4. Shades of death road independence township, new jersey. The area is said to be traversed by ghosts, odd creatures, devil worshippers, witches, and members of the ku klux klan, and is known for being a spot where murderers choose to dispose of bodies. The ultimate road trip planner to help you discover extraordinary places, book hotels, and share itineraries all from the map.
The paranormal history of clinton road nj beginning at route 23, close to newfoundland, and running ten miles to its northern terminus in the upper greenwood lake area. Allegedly, a boy drowned in the water below one of the first bridges found on clinton road. Great weird nj spot, especially for those who actually have been on it. Aug 09, 2005 behind a green door in a battered former battery factory in west orange swirls a vortex of weirdness. There are hundreds of stories about people who have driven the road at night and been chased by phantom vehicles for its entire length, after which they mysteriously vanish. Jerome is out playing with a toy gun when two policemen shoot him. All the stories surrounding clinton road give me the chills, but none is more terrifying than the true story of the iceman. New jerseys clinton road is known for the incredible amount of strange tales connected to it. The most mysterious road in america is in new jersey and. Youll have plenty of time to muster the courage to travel north. Shades of death road in warren county is surrounded by local lore. From this spot, mark sceurman, 47, and mark moran, 43, creators of the local oddity magazine.
Clinton road is this old, winding country road in west milford, passaic county, that is supposed to be the most haunted road in the united states. Happened 2 years ago and i still trembled typing this. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. From classics to selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books and more. Our visitor britt shares this incredible story from clintons dead mans curve with us. The most haunted roads in the us and the chilling stories behind them. The big book of new jersey ghost stories big book of ghost stories. John told us he had lived in west milford his whole life and that clinton road was to be avoided at all costs. The infamous ghost boy isnt the only haunt on the road. North country media personality gordie little has collected and told ghost stories for many years. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books.
Some say the road got its name after a plague killed so many local residents that morgues were full and bodies were lain in the street. There are stories of satanists, klu klux klan gatherings, wiccan ritual sacrifices, ghost sightings, strange creatures, and various other wacky shit that people are generally not very cool about. Join ghoulish souls on one of americas 7 most haunted roads. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books for kids at. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love. Clinton road is located in west milford, passaic county.
Other notable event surrounding this road include an incident in 1983 when a human body was found off the side of the road by a passing cyclist. Uncovering the haunted legends of americas 7 most terrifying. Its worldrenowned for being one of the most haunted roads in america and we intend to visit it in a few weeks. Hardcover fiction books best sellers the new york times. Feb 14, 2020 ghost lake is part of jenny jump state forest and just off shades of death road. The legend of the phantom black pickup truck, which is said to patrol clinton road during the darkest hours, has been an infamous presence in our town for at least thirty years. Ghost trucks, haunted bridge and strange lights make.
The 14 absolute creepiest places to visit in the united states. The story of ghost boy is just one of many haunt stories surrounding clinton road. Posted march 20, 2009 by lostinjersey in creepy roads, ghosts, nazis, passaic, urban legends, west milford. Oct 27, 2015 in an issue of weird nj that is dedicated completely to clinton road later collected into a book, published in 2000, the editors suggest that clinton road, with its few landmarks and long. Legend has it that two park rangers were killed just off the road and that they still patrol the area. Yet turn off route 23 and onto this desolate roadway, and youll find yourself surrounded by gloomy woods and undeveloped land, with the unnerving feeling of eyes watching you at every turn.
Split rock road even goes from paved to dirt, which makes it even creepier. Clinton road in new jersey is like that, only its folklore is more grisly, its tales of the paranormal are more abnormal and its ghost stories and weird coincidences are a bit more widely reported. The infamous haunted road in new jersey clinton road. Spooky new jersey the legend of clinton road dahlia. Mar 20, 2009 the black pick up truck of clinton road. Dead, he watches over his family and community as they grieve. If youve ever wanted to play a game of catch with a ghost boy, race a phantom camaro, or encounter a mythological beast, clinton road should be your next destination. Now for the first time, he has selected over thirty of his best stories for publication in ghosts of clinton county. I grew up in morris county nj, and let me tell you, that bridge is legit creepy. We went back in march right before they closed clinton road to put in a totally new ghost boy bridge and other road work. The most mysterious road in america is in new jersey and no. Hunterdon christian books 26 main st, clinton, nj 08809. The road itself is about 10 miles long with very few houses along its length, and is also known.
Our paranormal podcast is going to do an episode on clinton road in passaic, nj. Sep 17, 2019 one of the most wellknown legends of clinton road is the story of the ghost boy on the bridge. Satan worshippers will hang hang up their bloody clothes to dry, right next to the mutilated animals. Julie, who i grew up with, called me and asked me to meet them at the house and let. According to local folklore, the ghost boy of clinton road will.
Riverview drive in totowa, new jersey, is also known as annies. Shop for childrens books by age, series, author, subject and format. The folklore surrounding clinton road stretches for miles. Cut through a heavily wooded area with almost no houses, this road lets your creepy imagination run wild. According to weird nj, there is a legend that if you put a quarter in the middle of the road where the yellow line is at one of the bridges over clinton brook dead mans curve near the reservoir, at midnight it will supposedly be promptly returned by the ghost of a boy who drowned while swimming below or had fallen in while. If you enjoy telling or reading such tales, this book of true ghost stories is made for you. Clinton book shop bookstore clinton, new jersey 106. Your travel guide to new jerseys local legends and bestkept secrets. The phantom truck of clinton road the legend of the phantom black pickup truck, which is said to patrol clinton road during the darkest hours, has been an infamous presence in our town for at least thirty years. According to the legend, if you put a quarter on the yellow line in the middle of the road, the ghost of a boy who died in a terrible accident will return it to you. Clinton road west milford, new jersey street, landmark. I emerge confused from a dip in the lake on clinton road. Other unexplained sightings on clinton road havent been debunked. The black pick up truck of clinton road the lostinjersey.
Jul 31, 2015 from the terrifying clinton road in new jersey, to the creepy route 2a highway trough haynesville woods. Not only had she found an excellent stylist to give her locks a little color punch, but she also decked herself out in casual business style with a classic grey cashmere sweater and some snappy dress pants that made her look all grown up already. The lake was created in the early 1900s by local men damming a creek. Rockaway, brainards, haddon heights and monk town of the pine barrens.
Clinton road west milford new jersey real haunted place. Legend has it that the ghost of a young boy who drowned while swimming in the waters will toss the coin back to you. Clinton road west milford, new jersey clinton road begins at route 23 near newfoundland and runs 10 miles to upper greenwood lake. Rural new jerseys clinton road will certainly make your skin crawl. True tales of the eeriest legends and hairraising hauntings. Clinton road is located in west milford, passaic county, new jersey. Mob hitmen, satanic rituals, ghosts, bizarre creatures with red eyes, and menacing pickup trucks are. According to weird nj, there is a legend that if you put a quarter in the middle of. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. He told us a frozen dead body had been found along the road a few years ago.
Haunted places in new jersey find a ghost near you. If you throw a coin into the river, hell return it to you. Paranormal case files and haunted places book 1 by shannon jones an author of paranormal investigations. A tour of the odd, the bizarre, the strange, and the weirdly historic people, places, and things in the garden state. Take extra caution at the ghost boy bridge its said that the spirit of a little. Hiding under one of the bridges of clinton road is a ghost boy but dont worry, hes pretty nice and helpful. The big book of new jersey ghost stories big book of ghost.
Like so many things in new jersey, the hauntings of clinton road are. If youve ever wanted to play a game of catch with a ghost boy, race a phantom. The black pick up truck of clinton road the lostinjersey blog. A gray wolf with red eyes will stalk you from the bushes. Nov 21, 2017 clinton road is just an hours drive west from bustling new york city into northern new jersey. New jerseys clinton road, home to ghosts, satanists, and. In addition, there is a young ghost boy hanging around the bridge where the road takes a dead mans curve. After months of searching, they found a great house in west milford, new jersey. New jerseys most famous urban legend, even our states nhl team is named after the mysterious. Clinton road might seem like an otherwise plain stretch of asphalt cutting through west milford, new jersey in passaic county.
Your travel guide to new jerseys local legends and best kept secrets. As far as we know, this tale is unique to clinton road, but it is difficult to say when or how this story began. Do not go to clinton road at 3am challenge chased by the ghost truck omg duration. According to the story, a man named jiles jones once lived here, but in a farmhouse smack in the middle of an otherwise. Clinton road located in west milford, new jersey has spooked locals and. The ghost boy bridge whose namesake is said to do various. Nj that is dedicated completely to clinton road later collected into a book. So far, we havent gotten any concrete stories or supernatural encounters that have taken place on the road. This ominously named new jersey street seems to be attracting overthetop legends of its own making. Just climb in your car going with a friend is recommended and hit the road. Clinton road, he said, is the most haunted road in america. Toss coins off this bridge and the ghost of a boy who drowned here will throw them back to you, or place them in the.
Toss pennies into the water, and the ghost of a young boy will toss them back. Oct 22, 2016 here, in 1996, chelsea clinton joined her father on the runway to board air force one with buddy the dog. Or i could have written an entire book on just the pine barrens, where. Business insider here are 10 creepy roads said to be haunted by ghosts and paranormal activity. Road trip route planner, map and trip guides roadtrippers. Clinton road is a ten mile long stretch of road in west millford, nj that is the site of numerous claimed bizarre sitings including phantom vehicles, a ghost boy who has been seen at the clinton brook bridge, the ghost of a girl who died in a crash on the road has also supposedly been seen at night still driving. N amed for the nowvanished settlement of clinton, clinton road in west milford, passaic county, new jersey has scared the hell out of people for decades. Its unknown which bridge along clinton road to find the boy, but hes more likely to come out at night. Road of ghosts clinton road haunted kingdom haunted. According to the legend, if you put a quarter on the yellow line in the middle of the road, the ghost of a.
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