Where was Zombie Land?
I've heard is was in east Lowellville or maybe just across the Pennsylvania border from Lowellville.
Never heard of it myself. But I'll ask a few of the neighbors who grew up here.
zombie land still exist in the back roads of lowellville going into Pennsylvania through the country. :o ???
Hillsville. Get on 224 heading towards PA. There's a stone bridge and just after it is a church and cemetery on the left. By the church, there's a white statue of mary. Sometimes her arms are outstretched, sometimes her hands are folded. If you go at night and her arms are outstretched, it's advised not to go near the cemetery, as she is welcoming in the souls of those departed, and the living if you are foolish to interfere. The cemetery is divided by a narrow street that gets even narrower and turns into a one lane bridge. The bridge is old and bumpy, and cars have been known to stall out on it. Often times when this happens, you'll see headlights behind you, but no car will ever pull up. Roll down your windows and you might be able to hear the voices of children coming from the creek below. Beyond the bridge is a field where, when the weather is right, a thin layer of really dense fog hangs over it. Sometimes it has a greenish tint to it (due to Zombies...or natural gas). The land is really hilly and as you drive, your car moves above and below the fog. Creepy!
BUT, I think the bridge was recently replaced and widened. Haven't been down there in a while.
Sounds like the creek you are describing is actually the Mahoning River. Can't be more than 200 yards down the hill from 224 right there. And yes that bridge going over the river has been rebuilt. And you can easily get there using the back roads out of Lowellville.
Well, excuse me, but my neighbor says there is a creek. (I would have never known) and he says he'll give me a tour tomorrow. I'll take the camera along.
Isn't that where the Green Party holds its secret rituals? ??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Cool. I just love ghost stories at Halloween.
What secret rituals? Praying to mother Gaia?
Rick:
Would you like to have your own personal copy of War of the Worlds as broadcast on CBS in the 1930's on halloween night. The version that threw the country in a panic?
Can you guys tell me if I got the right location on this bird's eye aerial photo from BING?
http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=qv2c4r88s1ts&style=b&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&scene=28167842&encType=1
I am looking for that bridge and I can't seem to be able to find it...
towntalk....no, the conservatives live in zombieland!!!!!!
Ytown, that is indeed the area as best I can tel. if you look close you will see a small part of the cemetery east of Churchill Rd. And I think the creek is east of that but I can't make it out. With a bit of luck I'll be over there this evening. Expect an eyewitness report. Maybe.
towntalk that location is one of many places that the Green Party holds their nightly rituals which we indoctrinate innocent youths :-X.
;D I was just kidding ;D
By the way, what church is that in the picture?
towntalk I WASN'T! :-X :o
By the way, if anyone would like their own personal copy of War Of The Worlds let me know and I'll post a link to it.
Its great listening and a reminder of the power of old time radio over people.
A link would be great!
My mom had the original broadcast on a record album when I was a kid but I don't really remember much of it.
towntalk the church is the former St. Lawerance Catholic Church. the church was bought by a gay couple that uses it as art gallery/residence.
Here are the links to two radio programs that fit the season. (hope they work for you.)
LISTEN:
War Of The Worlds
http://www.archive.org/download/mercurytheaterorsonwelles/381030.mp3
1984
http://www.archive.org/download/TheaterGuildontheAir/Tgoa_53-04-26_ep150-1984.mp3
DOWNLOAD:
War of the Worlds
http://www.archive.org/details/mercurytheaterorsonwelles
1984
http://www.archive.org/details/TheaterGuildontheAir
For some reason I posted zombie land story and pics in the Fresh Air thread......Not moving them now.
Anyway weird part is that Zombie land is about a mile or so due North of the church and Cemetery. My neighbor also confirmed the Statue legend. But it is separate from Zombie Land.
sarge what is the story concerning the STATUE legend?
Glad you asked, well not really . But All my neighbor said about the lady was he had heard the same legend but never knew anyone who claimed to had seen anything different from what you see in the picture I went and took today.
Speaking of zombies
I've heard that zombies are going to invade downtown Youngstown on Friday, October 30. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
the recurrence of the "Night of the Living Dead" will occur at the Newport Library Thursday Oct.29 6pm on the Southside and ytown's downtown will have the Zombies. what's next for ytown?
The City of Youngstown : The Oakland Center for the Arts : The Mahoning Valley Historical Society Invite you to the FIRST ANNUAL YOUNGSTOWN ZOMBIE CRAWL!!!!
Friday October 30th starting at 5pm at Oak Hill Cemetery!
5pm: Meet at Oak Hill Cemetery / local makeup artists will be on site with Zombie makeup $5 / The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will be giving FREE self guided tours of the Cemetery.
6:45pm ALL ZOMBIES will crawl down Oak Hill to Mahoning and over Peanut Bridge (Red Mahoning Bridge) to West Federal Street.
7:30 Crawl ends.... Youngstown Zombie madness starts >:(
8pm the Oakland Center for the Arts will have $10 tix for there opening night of " The Rocky Horror Show"
8pm the Mahoning Historical Society will host a Halloween Party at the Burt Building (325 W. Fed) $10 includes haunted tour through the historic Burt Bld. local ghost stories, frightful artifacts, costume contest, dancing and cash bar.
8pm ALL Downtown Bars will offer Amazing DRINK SPECIALS!!! Zombies ONLY !!! Please see the flier.
Downtown Bars include: The Draught House
The Lemon Grove
Imbibe
Rosetta Stone
Barleys
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cafe Cimmento
MVR
The Royal Oaks
Downtown 36
*most bars/ restaurants will also offer LIVE music also!!!
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