Dead Man's Curve, Hagerstown
Dead Man's Curve in Hagerstown, MD, is associated with a history of skirmishes during the Civil War, where at least six men were killed, and is home to a historic brick house believed to be haunted. Legend describes a headless man who died in the early 1800s, a ghostly dog, and unexplained movement of furniture within the house. The area of Dead Man's Curve saw military activity during the Civil War, leading to the deaths of several men. A historic, white-painted brick house is located at the curve and is considered a central part of the hauntings. A recurring ghost story involves a headless man who was reportedly killed by a wagon in the early 1800s. Some accounts mention a phantom dog that has been seen and heard in the area. Visitors and locals have reported furniture moving on its own within the old house.