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Melon heads

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: dark forest road at night in Connecticut — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Velvet Street (a.k.a. "Dracula Drive") is the dirt road where the Trumbull Melonheads supposedly lurk. — Velvet Street (a.k.a. "Dracula Drive") is the dirt road where the Trumbull Melonheads supposedly lurk · 2112guy · Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source

Big-headed humanoids of Ohio, Michigan and Connecticut legend.

Folklore Verdict: We treat Melon heads as folklore: the record is stories and local reports, with no specimen or verified photo.

Region: North America · United States
First reports: Folklore

Key sightings

Our source places it in the United States.

Best evidence

Stories and tradition only; no physical evidence.

Sources

Wikipedia: Melon heads ↗