Devil’s Chair: Florida’s Haunted Seat
“The Devil’s Chair in Cassadaga, Florida, shrouded in mist and legend”
In a quiet corner of Cassadaga, Florida, there’s a concrete chair no one sits in. Locals call it the Devil’s Chair, and it isn’t just a nickname.
The stories say that anyone brave — or foolish — enough to sit in it will feel something watching, whispering, or worse. Some report being struck by sudden headaches, chills, or a creeping sense of dread. Others claim the seat itself shifts, as though an unseen hand is adjusting it to make you uncomfortable.
Origins of the Legend
The Devil’s Chair has been a fixture in Cassadaga, the Spiritualist town of Florida, for over a century. Built as part of a cemetery or memorial — accounts vary — the chair became infamous for the unexplained events surrounding it.
Folklore suggests it is cursed, a trap for prideful or disrespectful visitors. Those who mock it may experience strange accidents or recurring nightmares. Those who leave it alone report nothing at all.
What Makes It Creepy
The chair isn’t large. It isn’t ornate. It’s just concrete.
But it has a presence.
Stories often overlap:
Objects are disappearing near the chair
Suddenly, cold gusts of wind in still air
People feel “watched” when passing by
The eeriness isn’t flashy — it’s subtle. It creeps in quietly, leaving a mark that makes you glance over your shoulder long after you leave.
Why People Still Talk About It
Cassadaga itself is a town steeped in spiritualism and mysticism. The Devil’s Chair fits naturally into a place where the veil between worlds is thought to be thin.
It isn’t just a story for tourists. For locals, it’s a reminder:
Respect the land
Respect history
And maybe, just maybe, don’t sit in a random chair
Share if you smiled, until next time,
Earl Lee
