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Salem, Michigan: Shoe Tree

A rare Shoe Tree that literally overhangs the road. Legend has it that the first shoes tossed into the tree were from the victims of a serial killer!

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Shoe Tree of a Serial Killer?

There is a shoe tree at the end of six mile road in salem, michigan. The story goes that a serial killer killed small children and put their shoes on the tree. There are about 500 shoes hanging about 15 or 20 feet from the ground. There is also a sign that says "Shoes .50 cents." It's pretty freaky. I know because I have been there.

[Twink, 04/02/2001]

Shoe Tree

Address:
Spencer Rd, Salem, MI
Directions:
On Spencer Rd just north of 6 Mile Rd.
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