Salem Church Road in Newark, Delaware is the subject of urban legends involving a family accused of witchcraft and hanged there around the turn of the 20th century, whose spirits are said to walk the road at night. While the road itself may have an eerie atmosphere due to its remote, run-down surroundings with small shacks, dying forests, and abandoned farms, one account from a visitor found no ghosts there. The core of the legend states that a family of six, accused of witchcraft, were hanged on or near Salem Church Road. It's said that these spirits, possibly the family members, can sometimes be seen walking along the side of the road at night. The road is described as having a desolate and eerie aesthetic. It features dilapidated small shacks, dying forests, and a general air of neglect, with trash and cigarette butts visible on the roadside. Run-down farms are also a common sight, contributing to the spooky atmosphere. One visitor who drove down Salem Church Road at night reported seeing no ghosts or other supernatural activity, despite the road's intimidating appearance. The haunting on Salem Church Road in Newark is a local urban legend based on the story of a hanged family, with no direct proof of paranormal activity, but with the road's unsettling appearance enhancing the stories.