The Deep Rock Quarry in the Cuyahoga Valley Metro Park has had a reputation of being haunted for years. The quarry was used to build the Ohio & Erie Canal and the whole area surrounding it has many ghost stories and legends. Some visitors claim to have witnessed strange phenomena while exploring the park. Many people have reported seeing the quarry's ghosts.
History
The Deep Rock Quarry is a 73-acre national park located within the Cuyahoga Valley Metro Park system. It contains Lock 28, the deepest lock that was used on the Ohio & Erie Canal. The Berea sandstone blocks that were taken from the quarry were used to build the locks along the canal. In 1879, Ferdinand Schumacher purchased part of the quarry to use for mill stones. The mill stones were used at Akron's American Cereal Works for processing oats. Deep Lock Quarry later became a Metro Park in 1934.
Haunted History
The Deep Lock Quarry is rumored to have paranormal activity. Many of the park's visitors have claimed to have heard and seen strange things that they could not explain. Some people believe Native American spirits linger in the area. Canal workers that died building the canal are often spotted.
Location
The Deep Rock Quarry is located at 5779 Riverview Road, in Peninsula, Ohio.
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