The Little Town In Connecticut That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World
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Taylor Ellis
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Like most places on the east coast, East Haddam is loaded with colonial history and quiet streets. Tourists are attracted here every season, drawn by the riverfront activities and thriving art scene. But did you know its most famous visitor was the devil?
The view of the historic Nathan Hale Schoolhouse from the Riverview Cemetery immediately transports you to a colonial village.
The 18th century stylings of the town make it easy to get lost in time, and before you know it you've been swept up in the folklore of this beautiful waterfront town...
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Sitting isolated atop a hill, this castle is a scenic retreat with stunning views of the river. It may also be the place where Satan once stood to look over his dominion. It's a fun place to explore because there aren't any hauntings, just a lot of myths. But if this is where the devil rested, where did he play?
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The name of this state park is no coincidence. Aside from being the place of phantom sightings and witch trials, it's also said to be sculpted by the hand of the devil. Evil gathers here because of the aura he left behind.
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Small pools of water form at the bottom of each drop, gathering in the boulder's indents. But rumor has it those indents are actually hoof prints.
This census designated place located within the town was named by the Native-Americans as "the place of bad noises." You can hike into Machimoodus State Park, where the devil's yelp escapes from Hobomocko cave. And these are far from rumors: the noises have been going on since the 1600s!
This small town is the perfect place to have some New England style fun and let your imagination run wild! Exploring it will definitely make you feel like a kid again.
Even in this old postcard, the town seems pretty normal. But there are sure are a lot of stories to say otherwise... I guess you'll just have to visit for yourself to find out!
East Haddam isn’t the only town in Connecticut that’s loaded with history. Why not check out Windsor as well, the small town that kept getting stuck in the middle. Who knows what you’ll discover!
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