The Most Popular Urban Legends From All 50 States

The Spiteful Mermaid of Pyramid Lake – Pyramid Lake, NV

Native American tribes were centered around Pyramid Lake in Nevada. A man from the Paiute tribe claimed that he fell in love with a mermaid in the lake. His tribe rejected his love and ordered him to stay away from her. In anger, the mermaid cursed the lake. Using her mystical powers, she lured the tribe over and began a war between them and the mermaids of the lake. Locals say the curse lives on as many people drown in the lake.

Riverdale Road – Thorton, CO

Riverdale Road is the perfect spooky adventure when a full moon takes up the sky. Locals have claimed to see hanging bodies from the trees and a Lady in White walking along the shoulder. There is a mansion along the road that used to house a Satanic cult... Many believe that they are the reason for these horrific sights.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.