The White Lady of Route 59
Easton’s Union Cemetery: colonial burying ground, active graves, and the White Lady of Route 59—visit-able, with history separated from lore.
Plan your visit
Address: Junction of Sport Hill Road (Route 59) and Westport Road, Easton, CT 06612
Access: Public active cemetery beside Easton Baptist Church; viewable from the road. Treat as a working burial ground; after-dark visits may draw police attention.
Hours: Daylight recommended; no commercial ghost hunts on active lots.
Cost: Free
Region: New England — Easton, CT
History
Union Cemetery’s oldest legible headstone dates to 1761, though local historians believe unmarked graves may reach earlier into the 1700s when Easton was still tied to Fairfield. It remains an active burial ground beside the historic Easton Baptist Church at a quiet rural crossroads.
Ghost stories and paranormal claims
Fame rests on the White Lady—a woman in pale dress or nightgown reported among stones or on Route 59. Drivers describe near-misses with a figure who vanishes. Ed and Lorraine Warren documented the site for years (Graveyard, 1992). Identity claims vary; treat lore as longstanding local legend, not forensic proof.
Field notes
As with other Ghosthound articles, separate documented history from folklore and investigator reports. Hours, fees, and access rules change — always double-check the official site or managing agency before you travel. Be a good guest: no trespass, no damage, no removal of objects, and no after-hours entry where barred.
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