Within a slim section of the Pachaug State Forest lies a road known as Hell Hollow Road. This road, infamous for it’s twists and curves holds a few surprising stories around one lady known as Maud. Maud was a young girl around the age of 2-3 who passed away due to diphtheria, an upper respiratory bacterial infection which plagued parts of Europe in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. While this is the common story, others say she died from chocking, smallpox, wolves, or the local natives. Either way, she was taken from the world at a young age.
As fate would have it, the family decided not to bury the girl with the family plots. Rather, they buried her in an grave closer to the home, in the woods near the road which is now called Hell Hollow Road. Originally marked by a cement cross, the grave was destroyed with time (or vandalism) and is now unmarked. Many visitors claim there is a second, more popular grave site nearby in the Cedar Swamp Cemetery, marked with a broken head stone inscribed Maud (1647-1654).
This legend has attracted many followers who have told stories of the paranormal events and curses which exist. Locals say that Mauds’ mother was a witch who practiced the dark arts and placed a protective curse on the child. When people near the vicinity of the grave mention her name, a curse is placed on them. Countless users have told us of their cars breaking down or ominous feelings.
Maud isn’t the only spirit which haunts the road. Tales speak of a native american girl who was hiking through the woods to collect some herbs when she was captured by British Soldiers. The men who had a hatred for the natives killed the girl slowly, scalping her alive. Her screams can still be heard if you travel the road on a quiet fall day. Hunters and hikers who travels the woods commonly hear these scream and know the legend and terrible fate which once took place.
Young teens who travel the road continue this day to speak of tales of scream and Maud curses. There are orbs and EVP’s, cold spots and strange lights. The road has an energy unlike any other. Take a drive for yourself, but don’t touch or disturb anything because you never know who will follow you home.
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