The creepiest urban legend from every US state
In every state, urban legends have been scaring residents for years, and they can mean big business for local economies.
NEW YORK: The Legend of the Headless Horseman
The Headless Horseman is a well-known figure from the folklore of New York. Legend has it that he is the ghost of a Hessian soldier who lost his head during the American Revolutionary War. According to the story, he wanders the streets of Sleepy Hollow, seeking his head so that he can be at peace. Some say that if you hear a spectral galloping at midnight, you will see the Headless Horseman, a terrifying sight that has kept locals on edge for centuries.
Written by urgent.news from Business Insider's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
