Frightening Legend Of Tate’s Hell Swamp And The Curse Of The Native American Medicine Man

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The beautiful and mysterious Tate’s Hell Swamp located in Franklin County is a natural jewel between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers. Home to many beautiful wildlife species, including rare birds and plants, the Tate’s Hell State Forest comprises over 212,000 acres. “The Apalachicola River is designated for recreation and propagation and maintenance of a healthy, well-balanced population of fish and wildlife.

Tate’s Hell State Forest is home to several stands of dwarf cypress, also known as “miniature” or “hat-rack” cypress. Although some of the trees are over 150 years old, none are taller than about 15 feet.” ¹ “The area was originally dominated by a diversity of wetland types, including wet savannas, cypress stands and hardwood swamps. These wetlands have historically supported, and to limited extent, continue to support a variety of rare plants, animals, and natural communities.” ²

Like many other similar places, the Tate’s Hell Swamp can be frightening, especially in the evening when strange sounds from the wetlands and wind touching the trees create an eerie atmosphere, making people uncomfortable and frightened. Many who visited Tate’s Hell Swamp wondered whether unknown, dangerous creatures are lurking behind the sacred cypress trees, and some witnessed claim something strange and unidentified resides in the heart of this spooky swamp.

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