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The Phantom Hitchhiker of Chicago’s Archer Avenue
Archer Avenue is home to the famous ghost hitchhiker known as Resurrection Mary. Numerous drivers claim they picked up a young woman in a white dress who disappears before reaching her destination. The legend is tied to a tragic accident from decades past. Those interested in eerie U.S. travel folklore consider this one of Chicago’s most enduring ghost stories.