Buckout Road

Buckout Road in Westchester County, NY, is known as America's scariest street, haunted by a rich history of Revolutionary War skirmishes, unsolved murders, a slave rebellion, grave robbing, and urban legends. Known as America's scariest street, Buckout Road is a woodsy back road that connects the eastern part of White Plains, NY, to the western part of neighboring Harrison within Westchester Coun

ty. Buckout Road's most infamous urban legends include a clan of cannibal albinos, a fiery Native American curse, and the eerie location of a witch execution site. Additionally, numerous apparitions allegedly haunt the street, including the ghost of Mary Foster that hangs out near her vandalized grave, the spooky lady in white that roams the cemetery of formerly enslaved people, and Captain Tilton, who perished during the Revolutionary war. Perhaps the most feared is that of Mary Buckhout, who is said to roam the street still searching for her missing children. Amateur and professional ghost hunters have reported photos and videos with orbs and plasmas in addition to spooky EVP recordings in several locations on the street. In addition to the plethora of urban legends and ghost sightings, Buckout Road has a rich history dating back to the Siwanoy, who originally sold the land to a group of Quakers. The Quaker settlers eventually led a rebellion by freeing slaves before abolishment, which helped the Stony Hill Community on Buckout Road become the largest population of Blacks in New York. According to rumors, the area was part of the Underground Railroad. The street itself was named after the Buckhout family. Sadly, one family member was hanged after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife and her alleged lover. General George Washington and General Heath stayed on the street during the Revolutionary War. Around the corner, a skirmish occurred, which left a Hessian soldier beheaded after a cannonball blew his head off. Local author Washington Irving read about the incident years later, which served as the basis for his ghostly Headless Horseman. The street was also home to America's first full-length horror movie star John Barrymore (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde), and a rumored residence of notorious serial killer Albert Fish. The country's first health club, operated by professional wrestling pioneer William Muldoon was located a few blocks away, as was the home where the iconic Christmas character Frosty the Snowman was born. Sadly several murders, suicides, and fatal accidents occurred on Buckout Road. The road has several cemeteries, including a Siwanoy burial ground, a historic cemetery of formerly enslaved people, and a family cemetery that has been heavily vandalized, including graverobbing. The area has served as a filming location for several projects, including, HBO's "Flight Attendant" starring Kaley Cuoco and Netflix's "Maniac" starring Emma Stone. For more, please visit www.BuckoutRoad.com