Over the years, many people have fallen into the Brandywine Falls and died. Some people swear that the waterfall and the woods surrounding it is haunted by the victims. While walking on the boardwalk, visitors have witnessed weird things near the falls. Some have even seen the waterfall's ghosts.
History
Brandywine Falls is a 65-foot waterfall located in Brandywine Creek, a tributary of the Cuyahoga River. Early settlers noticed that Brandywine Falls could be used to generate power. George Wallace was the first to take advantage of the waterfall. In 1814, he constructed a saw mill at the top of it. The Grist and Woolen mills were later built.
The Village of Brandywine is one of the earliest communities to form in the Cuyahoga Valley. The town flourished and grew due to the mills. Nowadays, not much of the village is left. It is nearly forgotten.
Haunted History
There have been numerous accidents that involved people falling into the falls. Most of them died. Many people have witnessed odd orb-like lights in the woods. Some visitors strongly believe that the waterfall is haunted and that the spirits of the fallen still roam the boardwalk.
Location
Brandywine Falls is located at 8176 Brandywine Road, in Sagamore Hills Township, Ohio.
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