If you’ve ever seen M. Night Shymalan’s film The Village, you’re already familiar with the area around Cossart Road. It is so infused with legend that he chose to film the movie in a nearby field. Even if you were unaware of the ghostly history of this haunted road in Pennsylvania, you would suspect an ominous presence due to the trees, which dramatically lean away from the road.
The Cult House of Beaver Valley/ Facebook Legend states that the trees lean away from Cossart Road in a desperate attempt to be further away from the evil road, which is colloquially known as Devil’s Road. The source of bad spirits in the area is said to come from the DuPont family, who lived in a large stone mansion off of Devil’s Road.
The Cult House of Beaver Valley/ Facebook The Cult House, as it is called, was rumored to house atrocious acts of cruelty; it was where strange cult-like activities are said to have happened. The rumors themselves are vague, but often fall back upon Satanism, the Ku Klux Klan, and incestuous marriages. It is said that the DuPonts would marry only relatives in order to keep their fortune within the family, and that their deformed offspring were locked in the mansion.
The Cult House of Beaver Valley/ Facebook Whether or not the rumors are true about the DuPonts and the hauntings in the area, it is undeniable that very strange things occur here. Aside from the bent trees, piles of dead animals are occasionally found in the woods, and vandalism is not uncommon. Which of these incidents could result from teenagers, and which could result from something more? Who knows.
Paul Narvaez/ Flickr If you choose to visit this haunted road in Pennsylvania, do so with caution. The area’s residents are not fond of the curious trespassers and sometimes will even chase them away. It may be best to appreciate this particular haunted place from afar.
Watch this video to learn more about Cossart Road and its legendary status.
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Legend states that the trees lean away from Cossart Road in a desperate attempt to be further away from the evil road, which is colloquially known as Devil’s Road. The source of bad spirits in the area is said to come from the DuPont family, who lived in a large stone mansion off of Devil’s Road.
The Cult House, as it is called, was rumored to house atrocious acts of cruelty; it was where strange cult-like activities are said to have happened. The rumors themselves are vague, but often fall back upon Satanism, the Ku Klux Klan, and incestuous marriages. It is said that the DuPonts would marry only relatives in order to keep their fortune within the family, and that their deformed offspring were locked in the mansion.
Whether or not the rumors are true about the DuPonts and the hauntings in the area, it is undeniable that very strange things occur here. Aside from the bent trees, piles of dead animals are occasionally found in the woods, and vandalism is not uncommon. Which of these incidents could result from teenagers, and which could result from something more? Who knows.
Paul Narvaez/ Flickr
If you choose to visit this haunted road in Pennsylvania, do so with caution. The area’s residents are not fond of the curious trespassers and sometimes will even chase them away. It may be best to appreciate this particular haunted place from afar.
Have you traveled along this haunted road in Pennsylvania, or do you know anyone who has? Do you believe it’s really haunted? Share your stories in the comments.
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Address: Cossart Road, Cossart Rd, Pennsbury Township, PA 19317, USA
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Haunted Roads In Pennsylvania August 25, 2022 Beth Price-Williams Are there any other haunted roads in Pennsylvania? Cossart Road isn’t the only haunted road in Pennsylvania. We’ve actually got quite a few. The question is: Are you brave enough to drive down them? Next time you’re in the Western Pennsylvania suburb of Irwin, make your way to Irwin Road – better known as Blue Mist Road. The road is positively enchanting during the daytime, flanked by towering trees. Once the sun goes down? Well, that’s another story. There are several haunted tales about this hallowed road. Considered one of the most haunted roads in the United States, Blue Mist Road is said to have been the site of murders and lychings by the KKK. The souls of those murdered still wander down the road. Another tale is that of a mother and her children. All were butchered by her husband and their father. Then he buried them in a septic tank. Each night after the sun has gone down, they took stroll up and down the road. Now if you’re really brave, stop your car in the middle of Blue Mist Road in the dead of night. (Just make sure there is no other traffic around for safety reasons.) Honk your horn three times. Some say if you do that all of the restless souls to wander along Blue Mist Road will come out. You may also see orbs. You’ll need a hefty dose of courage if you decide to travel down Dark Hollow Road in Bucks County at night. If you believe the tales, a cruel teacher died in the school along the road many years ago. However, his remains weren’t found until more than a century after his death. That is likely why he roams Dark Hollow Road at night, following those who dare to walk the path. You might also encounter odd lights that flicker and don’t seem to be coming from anywhere in particular.
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Haunted Roads In Pennsylvania
August 25, 2022
Beth Price-Williams
Are there any other haunted roads in Pennsylvania? Cossart Road isn’t the only haunted road in Pennsylvania. We’ve actually got quite a few. The question is: Are you brave enough to drive down them? Next time you’re in the Western Pennsylvania suburb of Irwin, make your way to Irwin Road – better known as Blue Mist Road. The road is positively enchanting during the daytime, flanked by towering trees. Once the sun goes down? Well, that’s another story. There are several haunted tales about this hallowed road. Considered one of the most haunted roads in the United States, Blue Mist Road is said to have been the site of murders and lychings by the KKK. The souls of those murdered still wander down the road. Another tale is that of a mother and her children. All were butchered by her husband and their father. Then he buried them in a septic tank. Each night after the sun has gone down, they took stroll up and down the road. Now if you’re really brave, stop your car in the middle of Blue Mist Road in the dead of night. (Just make sure there is no other traffic around for safety reasons.) Honk your horn three times. Some say if you do that all of the restless souls to wander along Blue Mist Road will come out. You may also see orbs. You’ll need a hefty dose of courage if you decide to travel down Dark Hollow Road in Bucks County at night. If you believe the tales, a cruel teacher died in the school along the road many years ago. However, his remains weren’t found until more than a century after his death. That is likely why he roams Dark Hollow Road at night, following those who dare to walk the path. You might also encounter odd lights that flicker and don’t seem to be coming from anywhere in particular.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Cossart Road isn’t the only haunted road in Pennsylvania. We’ve actually got quite a few. The question is: Are you brave enough to drive down them? Next time you’re in the Western Pennsylvania suburb of Irwin, make your way to Irwin Road – better known as Blue Mist Road. The road is positively enchanting during the daytime, flanked by towering trees. Once the sun goes down? Well, that’s another story. There are several haunted tales about this hallowed road. Considered one of the most haunted roads in the United States, Blue Mist Road is said to have been the site of murders and lychings by the KKK. The souls of those murdered still wander down the road. Another tale is that of a mother and her children. All were butchered by her husband and their father. Then he buried them in a septic tank. Each night after the sun has gone down, they took stroll up and down the road. Now if you’re really brave, stop your car in the middle of Blue Mist Road in the dead of night. (Just make sure there is no other traffic around for safety reasons.) Honk your horn three times. Some say if you do that all of the restless souls to wander along Blue Mist Road will come out. You may also see orbs.
You’ll need a hefty dose of courage if you decide to travel down Dark Hollow Road in Bucks County at night. If you believe the tales, a cruel teacher died in the school along the road many years ago. However, his remains weren’t found until more than a century after his death. That is likely why he roams Dark Hollow Road at night, following those who dare to walk the path. You might also encounter odd lights that flicker and don’t seem to be coming from anywhere in particular.
