The story
The circa-1685 church and churchyard appear in Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Its burying ground is the reputed haunt of the Headless Horseman and holds residents thought to have inspired Irving's characters.
Visitors. Grounds open daily until 4:30 pm; churchyard tours on October weekends.
Source. visitsleepyhollow.com
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
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