I found an article today that brought back many memories. It wasn't just Halloween that peaked our interests in ghosts and hauntings, but it's that time of year that makes them even scarier. We would take any opportunity we could to seek out the thrills of maybe seeing "Witch Buela" or the prom girl on Kennedy Hill Road. (Mom, don't be shocked by this story.) And don't forget the "stick people" out somewhere in Sportscore. I regrettably admit I did not see the trees that supposedly represented the stick people. Of course, I pretended to be just as scared as everyone else, and I do not doubt they were there, and probably still are, just admitting now that I never saw them. As for the poor old woman we called Witch Buela, and I'm not sure how she even got the name let alone how to spell it, I actually felt sorry for her. Again, I was scared out of my wits, never say out of my pants while my Mother is reading this, but not from a ghost or witch. I had heard her neighbors would protect her from all of us hoodlum teenagers and come out shooting. Anyway, as for the article. I can't believe we had never heard the story of Bloods Point Road..... until now! Dun dun dun.... (sound effects).
This road, as if the name isn't intriguing enough, stretches between Fairdale and Wheeler Roads in rural Cherry Valley/Boone County. Named by and early explorer and prominent business man, Arthur Blood, whose family settled here and built a beautiful home. Bloods Point Road and its history of bizarre events is notorious amoung paranormal investigators and ghost hunters. And now to myself and all of you are "dying" to go check it out! Everything from murder, suicide, accidental deaths, and scheduled hangings have contributed to the lost souls and spirits supposedly sighted roaming this haunted road. Having paranormal activity in my own home, which is an entirely separate post, I have a special interest in these legends.
At first you must get past the trees. Again with the trees. They appear to take on human appearances while standing guard along the road with their limbs stretching out to grab you. Perhaps to warn you. Yeah, ok. Now on to the good stuff.
Legend has been told, there is a rancid, decomposing witch named Beaula (I'm not making these names up) who is believed to have hung her children and then herself from the Bloods Point Bridge. If you are out there late at night you may smell the awful stench. Or if you see her walking, because she does this as if searching for someone, do NOT look into her demonic red eyes. For if you do, you will feel an overpowering urge to run. You will not be able to run and an even stronger urge to vomit will overpower you even more. If at first you can't find her, look for her black cat. So the story goes, the cat runs out into the road causing vehicles to swerve right into the witch as she's walking along her path. Creeped out yet? Me neither. But wait....
This is the stuff that kinda creeps me out. Not going to lie. There has been a ghost cop car seen by more than a few travelers. Blaring red light and all! During all hours of the night phantom trucks, old school buses, vintage pick-ups, are all known to be traveling Bloods Point Road. The railroad bridge, where the highest amount of paranormal activity has been sighted, is home to a mysterious school bus crash. The children involved in the crash are still heard crying, screaming, and fighting for their lives. Barking hellhounds have been known to chase vehicles and strange lights moving around shining in the trees have also been seen. Goosebumps.
Of course, no ghost story is complete without a cemetery. Yes, the Bloods Point cemetery is also famous among thrill seekers and ghost hunters since its establishment in 1836. More hellhounds have been spotted guarding the cemetery. However, there is also a 24 hour community watch in place and trespassers will be prosecuted. The hellhounds, however, have not been able to be caught.
I have been on this road many times and always thought the name was a little creepy. Will I travel it at night? You betcha!! I'm a thrill seeker when it involves finding walking ghosts and spirits. Just don't put me on a roller coaster. So who's with me on this road trip this Halloween?
