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Local Legends in New Jersey

Folklore and local ghost stories tied to the places and communities where they are told.

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Jersey Devil

Leeds Point, NJ

The Jersey Devil is the Pine Barrens' resident monster: born, legend says, to Mother Leeds at Leeds Point in 1735 as a cursed thirteenth child that flew up the chimney. Nearly three centuries of sightings, panics and hoofprints have made it New Jersey's official folklore icon.

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About local legends in New Jersey

New Jersey's local legends are compiled from local history, published folklore and visitor reports. Many are open to the public, and several offer tours or overnight stays.

Stories are recorded as accounts rather than established fact. Browse by city above, or open the full map to explore everything near you.