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The Devil's Hoof Print

Legend has it that, near this spot during our Colonial period, an African American named Joost dueled the Devil in a fiddling contest. When Joost triumphed, the Devil, in defeat, stomped his foot...

Legend has it that, near this spot during our Colonial period, an African American named Joost dueled the Devil in a fiddling contest. When Joost triumphed, the Devil, in defeat, stomped his foot on a rock, leaving an impression of a hoof print. By the time of the American Revolution, the rock with the Devil's Hoof Print had become a local tourist attraction. This rock, recently dug out of Sunset Park's ground, reminds us of the folktale of the Devil's Hoof Print.

Sunset Park Restoration and The Green-Wood Historic Fund, 2014

Submitted by @lampbane

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