Lake Memphremagog, Vermont shore
Newport / Derby, Vermont, United States
Natural landmark · local-legend
The Story
Vermont Tourism repeats a shoreline legend about the ghost of Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne at Lake Memphremagog. The lake is also associated with the serpent Memphre. The haunting and creature accounts are distinct strands of regional folklore, attached here to the lake rather than treated as proven sightings.
The Hauntings
Vermont Tourism repeats a shoreline legend about the ghost of Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne at Lake Memphremagog. The lake is also associated with the serpent Memphre. The haunting and creature accounts are distinct strands of regional folklore, attached here to the lake rather than treated as proven sightings.
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Plan Your Visit
Use authorized public waterfront or lawful boating access; surrounding shores include private land and the lake crosses the Canadian border. Current access is unconfirmed.