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Documented legends in Delaware

Delaware keeps 11 documented legends — stories that trace to a published or recorded telling, the shelf where folklore earned a citation. What is verified is the telling: the book, the article, the record that carried the story into print. What the story claims is filed as reported, not endorsed.

11 dossiers0 counties covered18% open to visitorsLums Pond State Park — deepest file

Also filed documented legend:Hawaii76 Louisiana65 Arizona60 Texas58 Virginia55 Michigan52 Illinois50 New York49

Other Delaware shelves:local folklore11

Lums Pond State Park

Park associated with published local folklore.

2 claims · 2 legends→

Bellevue Hall

Wilmington, Delaware

Historic house associated with published local folklore.

2 claims · 2 legends→

Fort Delaware

Delaware City, Delaware

Fort associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Cooch's Bridge

Newark, Delaware

Battlefield associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Cape Henlopen State Park Tower 12

Lewes, Delaware

Military tower associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Rockwood Mansion

Wilmington, Delaware

Museum associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Governors Residence

Woodburn

Dover, Delaware

Governors residence associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Addy Sea

Bethany Beach, Delaware

Inn associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Deer Park Tavern

Newark, Delaware

Tavern associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Belmont Hall

Smyrna, Delaware

Historic house associated with published local folklore.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Dead Presidents Pub

Wilmington, Delaware

WHYY recounts alleged moving objects attributed to Lemonade Mullery.

1 claim · 1 legend→

Full Delaware record → state index· Every documented legend filing → evidence shelf

Record last amended October 2, 2026 · shelves recounted with the archive