Where is the 13 bumps weird nj

An old timer states that Johnson Drive with some steep inclines. He has stated that the bumps were built in the days of Horse and carriage. These bumps prevented the carriages from rolling down the declines when they stopped to make a delivery. The rumors were most likely started by teenagers sometime after, because in the fog the road is pretty spooky. Here is a little something that has been an local legend in my this area for quite some time.

It is so widely known around here, between friends, and family, and just about anybody that is known to this area. In Watchung there is a long winding road called Johnston Drive. It is decorated with many beautiful homes, and cuts into the side of the Watchung Mountains.

The story goes that back in the early 's, there was this coven of witches, who cast spells on early settlers of this mountain range. They felt that their home was being violated by all of the newcomers trying to build houses and communities around this area. The coven consisted of thirteen witches, all of whom were supposed to be related.

They openly cast spells on the settlers trying to bring bad luck and banishment. Supposedly the men of the new community grew very aggravated of all this, and took matters in to there own hands one day. They killed all thirteen witches by hanging them from trees somewhere in the mountains, and then proceeded to burn their bodies. They then buried their remains under what is now Johnston Drive. Years have passed since this all happened, and the road has since been constructed killing one of the workers in the process.

One week after the paving of the road, thirteen large bumps in the middle of the road appeared. Supposedly these were caused by the remains of the witches.

About 15 or 20 years had passed, with all this talk about the witches and the bumps on Johnston Drive, so in the road was finally dug up along with the bumps, leveled off, and repaved. Two days later the bumps pushed there way up again This road has become a major attraction for teenagers just getting their licenses. They set out to drive over the thirteen bumps on Johnston Drive with their girlfriends, telling them the same story I have just told. Of course the girls get freaked out, and the guy feels cool to tell the tale, but is it really a fictional urban legend, or a factual story?

I think I read about this in a book called 'weird nj' Pretty cool story - and perfect for the season. Yes its been in there Weird NJ I'll have to go thru it and find the one on the murder in the town I went tohigh school in This is one of those stories you want to tell around the campfire while drinking hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows.

Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Archive About the blog. Search this blog. The bumps were removed and paved flat. Every time. Just to be clear: I was neither drunk nor high, Mom. For other more reasonable theories, check out my sources below. Sources: Everson, E. Like this: Like Loading The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

Register for a user account. Emily Everson , Neighbor. Find out what's happening in Summit with free, real-time updates from Patch. Let's go! Sullivan's first time driving over the bumps was as a teenager. For our first ghost story,. Thank Reply Share. The rules of replying: Be respectful. This is a space for friendly local discussions.

Locals claim even so, the bumps continued to mysteriously re-appear over the years. The last paving was over ten years ago. Maybe they got the paving right this time. Or, are they destined to come back? Avid cyclist and walker. Interested in writing about life's observations, retirement, pushing yourself in your later years and living a healthy lifestyle. View all posts by paulkiczek. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account.

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