Boston Mills

Helltown Legends

State: Ohio County: Summit County Founded: 1806 Abandoned: 1974 Peak Population: Town

Boston Mills (nicknamed 'Helltown') was emptied when the federal government bought the land for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Abandoned buildings sparked urban legends. The Satanist church story is false - it was just a Presbyterian church.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1-2 hours

Quick Facts

  • Called 'Helltown'
  • Urban legends
  • Now national park

Location

Address: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, OH

Coordinates: 41.2667, -81.55