The Bell Witch or Bell Witch Haunting is a legend from Southern United States folklore, centered on the 19th-century Bell family of northwest Robertson County, Tennessee.

The Bell Witch is one of the most famous (and horrifying) legends in American folklore, centering around the Bell family in Adams, Tennessee, during the early 19th century.

Jan 2, 2025 · The legend of the Bell Witch centers on the John Bell family of Red River, Tennessee, now Adams, and the spiritual haunting they endured between 1817 and 1821. …

Experience the beauty of a Tennessee landmark while learning the folklore of America’s most haunted family. Experience the eerie history of the Bell Witch Cave with our guided tours, …

Dec 14, 2025 · Unravel the Bell Witch legend in Robertson County, Tennessee, poltergeist lore, frontier history, disputed sources, and modern tourism today.

From 1817 to 1821, a man named John Bell and his family were harassed by a mysterious and invisible spirit now known as the Bell Witch. According to the legend, the witch had the ability …

Oct 16, 2025 · The legend of the Bell Witch is the story of the Bell family of Adams, Tennessee, who, between 1817 and 1821, were haunted by a malevolent spirit. It is considered by many a …

May 2, 2023 · The legend has inspired all manner of music, from Charles Faulkner Bryant’s classical cantata to the Seattle-based doom metal band that took Bell Witch as its name.

The Bell Witch is a legendary demonic entity that reportedly tormented the Bell family in Robertson County, Tennessee, from 1817 to 1821.

The Bell Witch legend, originating from the early 19th century in Tennessee, has transcended its historical roots to become a significant cultural phenomenon. This haunting has inspired …