Pere Cheney
Cursed Town
State: Michigan
County: Crawford County
Founded: 1873
Abandoned: 1917
Peak Population: 1,500
Pere Cheney was a lumber town devastated by multiple epidemics - diphtheria, scarlet fever, and smallpox. Legend says a witch cursed it. All that remains is the haunted cemetery in the forest. Popular with ghost hunters.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Moderate (forest road)
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Witch curse legend
- Multiple epidemics
- Haunted cemetery
Location
Address: Pere Cheney, MI (forest site)
Coordinates: 44.6333, -84.65