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Swan Point Cemetery

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Cemetery · local-legend

The Story

A man in an old-fashioned black coat is said to walk through Swan Point. Local ghost-tour lore identifies him with Edgar Allan Poe, recalling his visits here with Sarah Helen Whitman during their courtship.

The Hauntings

A man in an old-fashioned black coat is said to walk through Swan Point. Local ghost-tour lore identifies him with Edgar Allan Poe, recalling his visits here with Sarah Helen Whitman during their courtship.

Visitor Experiences

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Plan Your Visit

Respect burial visits, cemetery hours and photography rules; no night access implied. Current access is unconfirmed.

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