Blackwater Hollow, a forest in southeastern Ohio, is steeped in local legends of a cursed past. A community of settlers led by a preacher named Elias Dodd vanished from the forest in the early 1800s after a harsh winter, leaving behind whispers of a mystical forest and a tragic sacrifice. Today, the forest is known for eerie occurrences, including disembodied voices, vanishing hikers, and a chilling sense of unease. These events are linked to the legend of Dodd and his followers, whose spirits are said to still roam the woods.
