Monsters of Ohio

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Bigley II, James (March 10, 2020). "Minerva Monster: Documentary Film Screening Explores The Local Legend". Cleveland Magazine . Retrieved November 3, 2022.

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A young couple was out playing Pokemon GO when they claimed to see a giant frog-like creature that “ stood on two legs and walked towards them“. a b c d Downing, Bob (March 29, 2015). "Ohio's 'Minerva Monster' subject of documentary". The Lima News. Lima, Ohio. p.13 . Retrieved November 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.

When the Cedar Bog was first opened as a nature preserve in 1942, Ohioans reported seeing a large ape-like creature in the area. After some teenagers went missing at the Bog, the existence of the monster was solidified in the minds of the people. My new book Monsters of Ohio and is a comprehensive examination of the various creatures of cryptozoology, folklore and urban legend that have been sighted, rumored, hoaxed, reported on or otherwise written about throughout the state of Ohio’s history. In addition to their amphibian attributes, they also had a wand that they waved over their heads, which naturally scared the passerby.

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While driving through a dark road in Helltown you will suddenly feel as if you’re dropping off a cliff. This is partially true, but in reality it’s just a very steep section of Stanford Road. Murder Bus In The Wood Balint, Ed (June 24, 2018). "Folklore Hides in Shadows". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio – via Newspapers.com. Bessie, Lake Erie’s very own monster, was first spotted in 1793. Initially, she was said to be between 30-40 feet in length, but as time has gone on Bessie’s length has grown.Interestingly enough there was chemical contamination in the Helltown area. Just off West Hines Hill road was the Krejci Dump. This landfill was bought by the park to use themselves. There was an old Presbyterian church called ‘The Mother Of Sorrows” that was abandoned in the Helltown area. Stories of Satanists performing rituals and animal mutilations in the church was one of the most popular stories in the area. It’s said the churches architecture resembled upside-down crosses and other Satanic symbols. Here is the “upside down” cross that so many were convinced was satanic. Crybaby Bridge