Black Diamond Road, Smyrna
Black Diamond Road in Smyrna, Delaware is considered a real haunted site, with reports of mysterious glowing lights and orbs appearing near the overpass. According to local legend, the haunting is linked to a Native American graveyard that was disturbed during the construction of the road and the surrounding development. The most prominent theory for the haunting is that the road was built over sacred Native American burial grounds. Disturbing the resting place of the dead is a common trigger for hauntings in folklore, and in this case, it is said to have agitated the spirits and caused them to linger. Visitors to Black Diamond Road have reported seeing strange, unexplained lights, particularly near the overpass. These glowing lights are sometimes described as having no obvious source and are a key feature of the site's ghostly reputation. People have also claimed to capture orbs in their photos taken at the location. In ghost lore, orbs are often interpreted as manifestations of spirits or paranormal energy.