The story
The bronze Black Angel monument in Oakland Cemetery has gathered generations of University of Iowa folklore. Students warn that touching or kissing her brings death and that her dark color is a punishment, although bronze patina explains the change, and visitors also mention cold spots and apparitions nearby.
Visitors. Open to the public (visiting hours).
Source. hauntbound.com
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
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