The Tiny Town In Florida With A Terribly Creepy Past
While there is much to be said in Florida about hauntings in and around the state, nothing quite compares to this little story. Sure, we all know that St. Augustine has a creepy and haunted past, but what about other town that might not be so well known? In fact, this one particular small town in Florida has gained huge popularity with the spiritualist community, but is there more to the story?
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For most, the tiny town of Cassadaga, Florida is known as the Psychic Capital of the World.
The Cassadaga Spiritualist camp began around the late 1800s, after being founded by Georgia P. Colby, a trance medium from New York who once traveled the country performing seances and readings.
After Colby was contacted by the spirit of a Native American named Seneca, who was claiming to be Colby’s spirit guide, he traveled to Florida to found the spiritualist camp.
As the camp thrived for many years, attracting visitors and spiritualists from all over the globe, there were many people who were not happy with the refuge for mystics in their state.
There is even a graveside bench located in the town’s cemetery that is known as The Devil’s Chair, and is said that the Devil will often appear to anyone who is bold enough to sit.
And while many Floridians still are met with apprehension when they hear the town’s name, it is up to the visitor to decide on whether or not the creepy history is a true misconception.
Have you ever been to Cassadaga, Florida? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you haven’t visited yet, would you plan a trip after hearing about the history of the town?
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
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