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Mothman, in West Virginian folklore, is a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register, dated November 16, 1966, titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird ... Creature ... Something". [1]
Oct 2, 2021 · Published October 2, 2021. Updated March 12, 2024. As legend has it, the flying Mothman terrified countless Point Pleasant residents in the late 1960s. And when the nearby Silver Bridge collapsed, the creature was blamed for the deaths of 46 people.
The mysterious creature that came to prominence in the Swinging Sixties has long intrigued enthusiasts of the paranormal and cryptid lore. The infamous Mothman story began in West Virginia's Point Pleasant area when eyewitnesses reported encountering a humanoid figure with wings and glowing eyes.
Jun 7, 2021 · The town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, offers its residents a landscape once claimed for France by a seventeenth-century explorer, a namesake battle site many swear is the first of the Revolutionary War, and a bipedal, humanoid, mothlike creature with glowing eyes. The last of these local treasures is, of course, extraordinary.
Jul 8, 2018 · Mothman is a large creature thought to inhabit the TNT area located just outside of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This winged creature first appeared on November 12, 1966 in front of five men who were digging a grave in Clendenin, West Virginia (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Point Pleasant).
The Mothman is a legendary creature in West Virginia folklore that has fascinated people for decades. The origins of the Mothman legend are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have first appeared in the 1960s. First Sightings. The first sightings of the Mothman were reported in November 1966 in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia.
Nov 3, 2023 · Discover the true stories behind the infamous red-eyed cryptid known as the Mothman who has supposedly terrorized West Virginia.
Aug 4, 2020 · The myth of the Mothman continues to grow, solidifying into legend. But does the Mothman actually exist, and if not, what’s the reason behind our fixation with this peculiar, shadowy creature?
Jul 12, 2021 · History student tells the story of the Mothman. In mid-November, 1966, in the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, two young couples fled the local woods, claiming they’d seen a terrifying creature.
May 30, 2023 · Located near the museum (in Mothman Park on 4th Street) in downtown Point Pleasant WV, the Mothman Statue is a hotspot for fans wanting a selfie with the supernatural creature. Created by artist Bob Roach from New Haven WV, the statue pays homage to the famous 1966 sightings.
