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The legend
of the Atco Ghost will be part of the DVPA's Legends & Lore: Double
Feature that is scheduled for a March 2009 release. The DVD
documentary will feature the legend of the Atco Ghost and the Downingtown
Twin Tunnels legend. For more information on how to order your copy and to
see movie previews,
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The
DVPA does not encourage or endorse anyone visiting Burnt Mill Rd. or it's
surrounding areas. Any person(s) choosing to visit do so at their own risk and
the DVPA is in no way responsible.
The Legend
The story of the Atco ghost is set in
the southern New Jersey town of Atco. The Atco ghost is the residual
haunting of a little boy, who was killed while chasing after his ball in the
street. There are two different stories behind the legend, the
little boy was struck by a car or was struck by a truck that was leaving the
nearby sewage plant. Since there are two versions to this urban legend
there are also two ways to instigate an encounter, both start the same. First,
one has to drive to Burnt Mill Road at midnight (to increase the likelihood of
an encounter) and park three telephone poles away from the house that is closest
to the sewage plant. Secondly, one must sound their horn 3 times,
blink their headlights 3 times and if they are lucky the image of a young boy
chasing a basketball out into the street can be seen. Or another way to
see the ghost is to park the car in the same spot, get out and walk 20 ft.
behind the vehicle. Once they are about 20 ft. away they can turn around and
look at the vehicle in time to see the ghost. Supposedly the ghost will appear,
looking for his murderer.
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