History & local legend
The Oil Creek trail near Miller Farm Cemetery in Venango County has a legend about a woman in white. She is said to appear in a long gown in the woods, where local lore connects her with a hanging. Stories also describe an unusual glow around the cemetery’s stones.
A runner recalled these tales while competing in the Oil Creek 100 in 2016. At roughly 53.6 miles, the route took him on a climb past the Miller Farm area, bringing the cemetery and its reputation to mind.
Sources
- The Long and Winding Trail, Strike Oil or Move On, October 2016, runner’s firsthand route and recollection of the legend
- Northwest Pennsylvania Hauntings, Oil Creek State Park roadside woman in white, 2006 archive
- Friends of Oil Creek State Park, separate locations of Petroleum Center and Miller Farm cemeteries
- Friends of Oil Creek State Park, Miller Farm Bridge and parking
