Jersey Devil reports from the 1920s
15 cases, best-documented first. Page 1 of 1.
We map claims, not creatures. A case is what some source says someone saw or heard, with the link to that source. It is not proof that anything was there, and a retelling counts once, not as a second sighting.
Jersey Devil · Woodbury Heights, New Jersey · 1929
Police and a posse in Woodbury Heights are searching for a creature described as a shaggy black monster with a pig's snout that kills swine and chases children.
Jersey Devil · Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, New Jersey · 1927
The text reports that the Jersey Devil was said to appear in August with cloven hoofs and a long tail, making an uncanny noise while leaping over pumpkin vines.
Jersey Devil · Salem, New Jersey · 1927
The Atlantic City Daily Press expressed disdain for the comparison to the Jersey Devil, noting its traditional winter appearance and hoof-like marks in snow.
Jersey Devil · Swedesboro, New Jersey · 1927
Huckleberry pickers in Swedesboro report seeing a feathered quadruped about the size of a fox with a cry half bark and half hoot.
Jersey Devil · Atlantic City, New Jersey · 1923
Witness reports that the chief of police encountered the Jersey devil sitting on City Hall square and shot at it.
Jersey Devil · Paulsboro, New Jersey · 1927
A newspaper reports a sighting of the Jersey Devil in Paulsboro described as dog-like with feathers.
Jersey Devil · Passaic County, New Jersey · 1924
Witnesses in Butler, N.J. report hearing uncanny screams and moans from the air or trees, attributed to the Jersey devil.
Jersey Devil · Swedesboro, New Jersey · 1927
[name] and his mechanic see a strange object rise on hind legs and attempt to jump onto their car.
Jersey Devil · West Orange, New Jersey · 1926
The Camden Daily Courier reports that the 'Jersey Devil' terrorizing West Orange has had a litter of nine pups, described by residents as having dog heads and heavier bodies.
Jersey Devil · Ocean County, New Jersey · 1926
Young Arnold Meyer exhibits one of nine offspring of the Jersey devil at his home in Pleasant Valley.
Jersey Devil · Atlantic City, New Jersey · 1924
Witnesses report seeing prints of cloven hoof and spiked tail in the sand lot adjoining Margate City, attributed to the Jersey Devil.
Jersey Devil · Margate City, New Jersey · 1924
The chief of police at Margate City encountered a large animal with huge wings and four legs, which was identified as the Jersey Devil.
Jersey Devil · West Orange, New Jersey · 1924
George Merck reports that the Jersey devil or a similar creature killed nine sheep at his farm in Llewellyn Park.
Jersey Devil · Lambertville, New Jersey · 1924
Joe Ciganick is reported to be planning an expedition in search for the Jersey Devil which has appeared in the newspapers as usual.
Jersey Devil · Woodstown, New Jersey · 1925
A reader writes to the editor expressing doubt about a previous report of the Jersey Devil, suggesting it was fabricated to advertise the Harding Highway.