Benefit Street
The Haunting
Historic Benefit Street, with it's historic homes, is said to be the most haunted location in RI. There have been numerous sightings along this street. One in particular, is of a horse drawn carriage, seen by several people over the years. There have also been sightings of an old woman in the attic window of one of the historic homes that line this street. There has even been reference to the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe walking the streets of this area during the early morning hours. Apparently, Poe had been dating a woman from this area before his death.
Location
Details
Danger Level:
Extreme
Known Spirits:
apparitions
Coordinates:
41.8260, -71.4068