The Point Pleasant TNT Area Sightings

Before the famous Mothman sightings began, the abandoned TNT manufacturing facility outside Point Pleasant, West Virginia was already the site of strange reports. The area would become the epicenter of paranormal activity during the 1966-67 Mothman flap.

The TNT Area

The location was:

• WWII-era munitions plant
• Abandoned after the war
• Network of concrete domes
• Dense surrounding woods
• Popular with locals

Strange Activity

Before Mothman:

• Unusual lights seen
• Strange figures reported
• Cars followed
• Men in Black sighted
• Unease in the area

The Cemetery Sighting

November 12, 1966:

• Five men digging grave
• Saw humanoid figure
• In trees nearby
• Described as brown, man-shaped
• Fled the scene

Gravedigger Account

The witnesses reported:

• Figure lifted off from trees
• Flew over their heads
• Made no sound
• Terrified the men
• Happened before famous Mothman reports

UFO Activity

The area also saw:

• Strange lights in the sky
• Objects hovering over TNT area
• Lights following cars
• Multiple witnesses
• Throughout 1966-67

Men in Black

Residents encountered:

• Strangers asking questions
• Dark-suited men
• Unusual behavior
• Warnings to stay silent
• Classic MIB encounters

The Atmosphere

Locals reported:

• Feeling of being watched
• Electronics malfunctioning
• Animals behaving strangely
• Sense of dread
• Ongoing unease

Investigation

Researchers noted:

• Multiple types of phenomena
• Same geographic area
• Same time period
• Possible connection
• No explanation

The Pattern

The TNT area experienced:

• Pre-Mothman strange activity
• Peak Mothman sightings
• UFO phenomena
• MIB encounters
• General high strangeness

Significance

The TNT Area sightings are significant for:

• Establishing location as hotspot
• Multiple phenomenon types
• Credible witnesses
• Pre-dating famous Mothman cases
• Suggesting broader mystery

Legacy

The abandoned TNT facility near Point Pleasant became one of America’s most active paranormal hotspots. The diverse phenomena reported there suggest something more complex than a single cryptid - a genuine “window area” of unexplained activity.