Gallows Hill Road wasn’t just a name provided by the town of Cranford, it has a deeper meaning behind it. The road itself was home to a tree used to hang numerous convicted spies during the Revolutionary War. The tree which unfortunately no longer exists grew on the intersection of Gallows Hill Road and Brookside Place. It was here that a rumored ten spies working for the British Army were executed. Among the rumored spies was James Morgan who was an american sentry convicted of killing James Caldwell, who fought in the Battle of Springfield, on November 24, 1781. The murder occurred after James refused to have a package inspected.

Gallows Hill Road Haunts

Although the intersection is now busy with constant cars driving by, it doesn’t stop numerous individuals from seeing the paranormal. Among the activity are apparitions of soldiers who stand on the side of the road when viewed from a distance. But, as the driver comes closer, the soldier(s) mysteriously disappear. Furthermore there are numerous cold spots around the area. Users claim that this is due to the numerous ghosts trying to make their presence known. Lastly, police have constantly been called to the area based on the report of yelling, yet no one is there when they arrive. Believed to be the innocent soldiers about to be hanged, these spirits are yelling out for justice.

Are their still spirits seeking revenge on the living? Were soldiers wrongly accused as spy’s and hanged? Either way its a haunting history which we cannot forget.

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Gallows Hill Road : Cranford, NJ

Gallows Hill Road : Cranford, NJ

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