Morris Family Graveyard / Slaughter Neck trail
Slaughter Neck, Delaware, United States
Cemetery · local-legend
The Story
Jonathan Morris is the wandering figure associated with the boardwalk trail between Slaughter Neck and Broadkill Beach. According to the Delaware Public Archives, his farmhouse once stood near the route. His presence is said to be strongest at his grave in the old Morris family burial ground, where the trail story finds its physical focus.
The Hauntings
Jonathan Morris is the wandering figure associated with the boardwalk trail between Slaughter Neck and Broadkill Beach. According to the Delaware Public Archives, his farmhouse once stood near the route. His presence is said to be strongest at his grave in the old Morris family burial ground, where the trail story finds its physical focus.
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