Ghosts and Legends

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A town with a recorded history that extends nearly four centuries into the past simply must have many ghost stories and legends associated with its rich history.  Thankfully, Pelham does not disappoint.  There are many ghost stories and legends associated with the history of the community.

To read about some of the best known ghost stories and legends, see the article below:

Bell, Blake A., Pelham's Ghosts, Goblins and Legends (Oct. 2002).

Read an excerpt from the following book: 

Pryer, Charles, Reminiscences of an Old Westchester Homestead, Chapter Entitled "The Mystery of a Pelham Farm-House" (G.P. Putnam's Sons NY and London, The Knickerbocker Press 1897) (pp. 6-12).

To read a bibliography that collects references to publications that relate ghost stories and legends associated with the community, click here.

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