Posted in Mississippi
October 21, 2016
Don’t Drive On This Haunted Street In Mississippi Or You May Regret It
Most of the hauntings in Mississippi are linked to historic homes of the past, but there are plenty of other places in the state believed to be haunted. One such place is Nash Road in Lowndes County. For years, locals have told the story of this lonely stretch of road and the three-legged ghost that’s believed to haunt it.
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Nash Road, which has come to be known as Three-Legged Lady Road, is located in Columbus. According to local legend, there are several stories associated with the haunted roadway.
One version tells of a young girl, who was kidnapped, dismembered, and her body parts thrown into the woods that lined the road. According to legend, the girl’s mother went searching for her daughter, but was only able to find one of her legs. Completely distraught, the mother carried the leg up and down the road looking for her daughter.
Some believe the hauntings can be traced back to an old church that was once located on Nash Road. It has been said that when the church was no longer in use, a satanic cult began using it for human sacrifices.
According to several witnesses, motorists that stopped at the church, turned off their headlights, and honked their horn three times would entice the three-legged lady to make an appearance. First, she’d knock on the roof of the car and then race the driver to the end of the road, hitting the car with her body the entire time.
Although the church has since been torn down, locals still report spotting the three-legged lady, with most paranormal activity taking place between 2661- 4548 Nash Road.
Many say that the phantom woman will run beside their cars, trying to run them off the road. Even creepier? Some have claimed to find dents in their cars following the harrowing ordeal.
Have you driven down Nash Road and experienced something unusual? Plan on visiting now that you know the road’s haunted history? Tell us in the comments section!
Looking for another spooky spot in the state? Check out “This Historic Mississippi Landmark Has A Haunting Past.”
