One Of The Most Haunted Roads In Connecticut, Downs Road Has Been Abandoned For Years
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Hamden, Connecticut is the exact image of the word “quaint.” However, there is one part of the town that isn’t exactly serene and is more, well, eerie. This eerie part of the town is Downs Road. Downs Road in Hamden, CT, particularly an abandoned stretch of it, is rumored to be home to ghosts and monsters, making it one of the most haunted places in Connecticut.
Downs Road originally connected the towns of Bethany and Hamden, but even before this particular stretch of road was discontinued and left to the woods, it left residents with a bad feeling. Maria Case, who lived near the road in 2016, told local station WTNH that she would only walk the road (by all accounts a pretty and peaceful hike) in daylight hours since the area is just so foreboding with its abandoned structures and oppressive feel.
She’s far from alone with that sentiment. Rumor has it that this part of Downs Road is seriously haunted by the spirits of the farmers and Native Americans who used to live there. Many people have reported feeling like someone is staring at them. They’ve also reported feeling unusually scared to the point where they just need to run and get out of there. What’s even worse than ghosts is the rumor of the Downs Road Monster. Over the years, several people have sworn they spotted a Bigfoot-like creature lurking on Downs Road in Hamden. Take a look below to learn all about this stretch of road, which happens to be one of the most haunted abandoned places in Connecticut.
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All kinds of ghostly shenanigans are said to occur on Downs Road in Hamden, CT, so you’ll certainly want to be vigilant. However, if you’re looking to have a truly haunting experience in Connecticut, Downs Road is sure to give you the creeps. Just make sure to avoid the Downs Road Monster at all costs.
Have you ever driven along Downs Road in Hamden, Connecticut? If so, did you see a Bigfoot-like creature that is considered the Downs Road monster? Please feel free to share your experience with us in the comments below. And if you’re planning on exploring more intriguing outdoor locations, stay nice and warm with outerwear from The North Face.
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1. Union Cemetery - Easton
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3. Seaside Sanatorium - Waterford
The Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford is an abandoned medical facility that was founded in the early 1900s to heal sick children. Sadly, it's now in ruins. With that being said, the Seaside Sanatorium also has the reputation of being haunted.
What's one of the spookiest Connecticut ghost stories?
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