A great way to get some exercise and fresh air is with a hike through some beautiful woods. The sun high in the sky, the crunch of the leaves, it’s absolutely exhilarating and the perfect little adventure. That said, sometimes creepy things happen in the woods! So far from society, it’s hard not to feel a little creeped out by the utter silence the surrounds you completely, and sometimes, it’s just a feeling, but others, you’re absolutely right to be a little unnerved. For example, buried deep in the woods in Smithfield, you can find a real life ghost town, and possibly even some spirits.
If you wander down the Hanton City trail, you can find the remains of Hanton City, known more commonly to the residents of Smithfield as The Lost City.
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There is not much known about these ruins, but it is thought that Hanton City was formed in the late 1700’s.
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The settlement was quite separated from the town of Smithfield so there are multiple theories about the town’s history but not exactly a lot of concrete information.
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Many believe that the citizens of the town were loyalists to the British crown that were exiled from mainstream society.
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The last residents of the town passed away in the early 1900’s and for over 100 years now, the remains of the town have been crumbling. But there is still a lot to be seen!
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You can find old stone walls, the remnants of foundations, an old dam, and even a cemetery! All in all it is a very historic but very spooky experience, make sure you keep an eye out for the spirits of past residents!
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Are you feeling brave enough to confront something creepy? Then a visit to Hanton City might be just the right journey for you.
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Address: Hanton City Trail, Smithfield, RI 02917, USA
