Posted in South Dakota March 23, 2019 by

Driving Down This Haunted South Dakota Road May Give You Nightmares

With South Dakota being an older state with an expansive history, it should come as no surprise that we experience our fair share of haunts. One of the most disturbing, however, may just be the legend of this South Dakota road that is sure to give you nightmares:

While the Sioux Falls suburb of Brandon is usually thought to be a safe and friendly place to live, it is hiding a terrifying secret.
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Known as Spook Road, you might want to steer clear of this allegedly haunted spot.
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This stretch of 264th Street looks peaceful and serene, doesn't it? It's apparently what happens when the sun goes down that gives the road its eerie nickname, thanks to the many legends surrounding it.
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While driving a windy and tree-lined road at night is frightening enough, there is more to this road than meets the eye, including the theory that you cross 5 bridges one way, and only 4 on the way back...
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To make matters even creepier, there are even rumors that several people have taken their own lives on these bridges.
...apparitions of a ghostly man who will appear either on the road or hanging on a tree...
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...and the unexplainable feeling that you are being watched when seemingly no one is around.
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To get an even better look at Spook Road, check out this video from BrocksVentures:

What do YOU think: Is Spook Road really haunted or is it mere folklore? To check out other allegedly haunted places around SoDak, take This Haunted Road Trip Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In South Dakota.