We’ve been talking a lot about Halloween around here, but given that it’s October we feel it’s totally warranted. Between the changing leaves and the slightly chillier temperatures, it’s clear that fall is here to stay. And, of course, with fall comes ghost stories and candy. So, today, sit back with your favorite fun-sized candy bars (we assume you’ve already purchased your candy ahead of time allowing you to dig into it early) and read about what we consider to be the most haunted town in Maine. Have any other contenders for most haunted place? Let us know so we can check it out!
Most Mainers are already familiar with the most notable haunting in Bucksport: Colonel Buck’s Tomb. The tombstone of the founder of Bucksport, Colonel Jonathan Buck, is said to bear the mark if his past transgressions.
ashleyhexum66 / Flickr As the story goes, Buck fell in love with a woman who bore him a son. For reasons unknown he cast her away and, when she returned asking for help caring for the son, he called her a witch, burning her to ensure he wouldn’t be bothered again.
It’s said that during the fire her leg was taken out by her son who buried it in his own memorial to his lost mother.
Today, the tomb shows the stain of a witch’s foot. Despite attempts to remove it, it re-appears over and over again. You can still find it today.
Another story to keep you up at night is that of the Lost Red Paint People and their local cemetery.
smilla4 / Flickr The Red Paint People were the first known Mainers. While much of their existence is a mystery, researchers have found that they buried their dead with red ocre. You’ll find burial spots throughout the town of Bucksport, but the most well-known burial ground is the cemetery off of McDonald Street.
As a result of new residential areas, Bucksport has many burial grounds that have been disturbed causing people to believe that the homes here are cursed.
The Jed Prouty’s Senior Center is also said to be extremely haunted.
Google Maps Also known as The Robinson House, this senior center was built in the 1780s. It’s had a lot of past lives, including being used as a tavern and inn. Before Maine was a legal alcohol state, the house was said to have been used for smuggling, as well as prostitutes and other criminal activity.
It was abandoned for nearly two years during which time it was investigated by ghost hunters who determined that spirits are living (or, not living) throughout the home.
Have you heard the story of Sarah Ware?
beteabondieu / Flickr Ware was a Bucksport resident who went missing seemingly out of nowhere one dark night in 1898. Her body was found headless and her skull was found in another area of town. While there are many theories about her disappearance, the real story remains a mystery.
Her body is buried with her family in Oak Hill Cemetery, but nobody knows what made it into the grave. Her body? Her head? Nobody knows.
Definitely avoid visiting Silver Lake after dark.
Patrick aka Herjolf / Flickr Silver Lake is a man-made body of water created to work along with the Bucksport mill. In order to create the lake, nearby graves needed to be relocated. These graves were moved up on a nearby hill where you can see tombstones.
But, because the job needed to be done in a hurry many people believe that there are still bodies in the lake. The location is also close to where Sarah Ware’s body was found, causing many people to believe the eerie sense they get near the lake is actually her spirit.
Don’t forget about the Trim Family murder.
franksworldpics / Flickr Back in 1876 Robert Trim lived in town with his daughter and granddaughter. One night in October, neighbors found the Trim family barn on fire. Inside were the remains of Robert ad his daughter. His granddaughter was never found. A local, Captain Smith, was charged with the murders. Today, you can drive down their street - Bucksmills Road - and never guess that anything this horrible happened.
And, while you’re finding places to avoid at night, definitely do not drive on this road in Maine. Trust us.
ashleyhexum66 / Flickr
As the story goes, Buck fell in love with a woman who bore him a son. For reasons unknown he cast her away and, when she returned asking for help caring for the son, he called her a witch, burning her to ensure he wouldn’t be bothered again.
It’s said that during the fire her leg was taken out by her son who buried it in his own memorial to his lost mother.
Today, the tomb shows the stain of a witch’s foot. Despite attempts to remove it, it re-appears over and over again. You can still find it today.
smilla4 / Flickr
The Red Paint People were the first known Mainers. While much of their existence is a mystery, researchers have found that they buried their dead with red ocre. You’ll find burial spots throughout the town of Bucksport, but the most well-known burial ground is the cemetery off of McDonald Street.
As a result of new residential areas, Bucksport has many burial grounds that have been disturbed causing people to believe that the homes here are cursed.
Google Maps
Also known as The Robinson House, this senior center was built in the 1780s. It’s had a lot of past lives, including being used as a tavern and inn. Before Maine was a legal alcohol state, the house was said to have been used for smuggling, as well as prostitutes and other criminal activity.
It was abandoned for nearly two years during which time it was investigated by ghost hunters who determined that spirits are living (or, not living) throughout the home.
beteabondieu / Flickr
Ware was a Bucksport resident who went missing seemingly out of nowhere one dark night in 1898. Her body was found headless and her skull was found in another area of town. While there are many theories about her disappearance, the real story remains a mystery.
Her body is buried with her family in Oak Hill Cemetery, but nobody knows what made it into the grave. Her body? Her head? Nobody knows.
Patrick aka Herjolf / Flickr
Silver Lake is a man-made body of water created to work along with the Bucksport mill. In order to create the lake, nearby graves needed to be relocated. These graves were moved up on a nearby hill where you can see tombstones.
But, because the job needed to be done in a hurry many people believe that there are still bodies in the lake. The location is also close to where Sarah Ware’s body was found, causing many people to believe the eerie sense they get near the lake is actually her spirit.
franksworldpics / Flickr
Back in 1876 Robert Trim lived in town with his daughter and granddaughter. One night in October, neighbors found the Trim family barn on fire. Inside were the remains of Robert ad his daughter. His granddaughter was never found. A local, Captain Smith, was charged with the murders. Today, you can drive down their street - Bucksmills Road - and never guess that anything this horrible happened.
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