Head To The Historic Town Of Bucksport, Maine For A Spooky Time

Bucksport, Maine is a historic town with a population of around 5,000. Aside from being known for a few creepy murders and disappearances that remain unsolved, there are claims that some of the local landmarks have a colorful and haunting past. Read on if you’re eager to learn more about why Bucksport is considered to be the most haunted town in Maine.

Bucksport is situated along the Penobscot River. To reach this historic and haunting town in Maine, take 1-95 North if you're coming from Portland for about two hours.

To this day, the murder of Sarah Ware over 100 years ago still haunts the town of Bucksport. Per the story, it's said that she disappeared as she was collecting payments from residents she was doing work with. And while a killer was identified, he was later acquitted.

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory is a historical landmark that sits across from the river from Bucksport. Over the years, visitors have claimed to hear voices and see apparitions while visiting this site.

For another eerie experience during your visit to Bucksport, stop by Silver Lake. Here, you may run into the ghost of Sally Weir; a maid who was brutally murdered in this part of Maine in the late 1800s.

Prior to becoming an assisted living facility for older adults, The Jeff Prouty Assisted Living Center was a popular destination where some questionable activity took place. This included smugglings and different types of "rowdy" behaviors.

The tomb of Col. Buck is also worth checking out during your visit to Bucksport, Maine. Legend has it that the boot on his grave is that of a witch he had condemned to death.

If you want to continue getting spooked after visiting Bucksport, take a look at our previous article: These 12 Terrifying Places In Maine Will Haunt Your Dreams Tonight for more creepy places to visit.

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