20 Connecticut Paranormal Legends

Connecticut, USA, is known for its rich history and numerous paranormal legends. Here is a list of 20 paranormal legends from Connecticut:

1. The Devil’s Hopyard Haunting: A ghostly woman is said to haunt Devil’s Hopyard State Park, warning visitors of impending dangers.

2. The Battle of Norwalk Ghosts: Spirits are said to appear on the Norwalk Green, commemorating the Revolutionary War battle.

3. The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum: Located in Bristol, this museum showcases creepy wax figures and classic horror memorabilia.

4. The Warren Occult Museum: Located in Monroe, this museum holds various haunted objects and artifacts collected by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Inspiration for the Conjuring universe of movies.

5. The Hanging Hills of Meriden: Legends speak of haunted hiking trails and mysterious disappearances in this area.

6. The Windham-Campbell Literature Prize Ghost: A spectral figure is said to reside in the Sterling Memorial Library at Yale, where the prestigious literary prize is awarded.

7. The Black Dog of West Peak: A large black dog is said to appear in the vicinity of West Peak in Meriden, bringing misfortune to those who encounter it.

8. The Easton Public Library Ghost: Visitors and staff have reported paranormal activity and sightings in this historic library.

9. The Stamford Ghost Ship: Sightings of a spectral ship have been reported in the Long Island Sound off the coast of Stamford.

10. The Dudleytown Curse: Dudleytown, a ghost town in Cornwall, is rumored to be cursed, with tales of madness, death, and supernatural occurrences.

11. The Putnam Graveyard Vampire: Legends say that a vampire haunts the Putnam Graveyard in Redding, preying on unsuspecting visitors.

12. The Ghost of LifeStar: A phantom helicopter is said to appear near LifeStar helicopter bases, signaling impending doom.

13. The Ghostly Hitchhiker of Route 59: Drivers on Route 59 in Monroe have reported picking up a hitchhiker who mysteriously vanishes from the car.

14. The Melon Heads: A group of deformed and cannibalistic creatures said to inhabit the forests around Fairfield County.

15. The New London Ledge Lighthouse: Many believe this lighthouse is haunted by the ghost of an early keeper who met a tragic end.

16. The Sleeping Giant of Hamden: Legends speak of a giant who lies slumbering beneath the hills and occasionally awakens, causing earthquakes.

17. The Mansfield Training School and Hospital: The abandoned psychiatric hospital in Mansfield is said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients.

18. The Hempsted Houses in New London: Visitors have reported encounters with ghostly figures and unexplained noises in these historic homes.

19. The Fairfield Hills State Hospital: Located in Newtown, this former psychiatric hospital is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of its troubled past.

20. The Candlewood Lake Monster: Reports of a lake monster dwelling in Candlewood Lake have fascinated residents and visitors alike.

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Walt Frasier is an actor, comic, singer, producer and now an author. While most of his books are educational tools for actors and comics, Paranormal POV is a new passion project for sharing both historical fantasy and legends as well as original stories.

Interactive musical improv comedy live from Times Square NYC and touring nationwide since 2002