The dark history of Bloods Point Road haunts Boone County in Northern Illinois. Countless stories and legends have come out of the area, particularly around the bridge and cemetery along the road. Though it seems pretty normal during the day, this is definitely somewhere you do not want to be after dark.

The bridge on Bloods Point Road is the center of many creepy stories.

JamesRB1995/YouTube From people jumping off to those getting hit by a train below, this bridge has a grim history. It’s strange to see it in the daytime, as it seems very ordinary.

See a video of the bridge during the daytime here.

Also the subject of local legends is the Bloods Point Cemetery.

Mark Seeberg/Pinterest Numerous stories of ghost sightings have come out of this cemetery. Ghost hunters have visited many times over the years to explore in the darkness.

One of the more popular stories is that of a woman named Beulah.

Find a Grave/Wayne DeMunn She supposedly hanged her children, and then herself, off the bridge nearby. Many have reported seeing her figure at night.

At night, the street transforms into a much scarier place.

Ghosthunter Dan Norvell Project/YouTube As the story goes, a bus full of children once ran over the side of the bridge. Now, locals say that if you put your car in neutral on the bridge, you will be “pushed” across.

See a video of the bridge during nighttime here.

For even more creepy places to visit in Illinois, check out The Haunted Road Trip That Will Lead You to the Scariest Places in Illinois…if you dare.

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From people jumping off to those getting hit by a train below, this bridge has a grim history. It’s strange to see it in the daytime, as it seems very ordinary.

See a video of the bridge during the daytime here.

Mark Seeberg/Pinterest

Numerous stories of ghost sightings have come out of this cemetery. Ghost hunters have visited many times over the years to explore in the darkness.

Find a Grave/Wayne DeMunn

She supposedly hanged her children, and then herself, off the bridge nearby. Many have reported seeing her figure at night.

Ghosthunter Dan Norvell Project/YouTube

As the story goes, a bus full of children once ran over the side of the bridge. Now, locals say that if you put your car in neutral on the bridge, you will be “pushed” across.

See a video of the bridge during nighttime here.

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