35 of the most popular conspiracy theories in the US

Frank OlitoMay 5, 2020, 00:55 IST

Area 51 in Nevada is just one place shrouded in conspiracy theories in the US.MyLoupe/ Getty

All over the US, there are conspiracy theories big and small.
UFOs are at the center of popular conspiracy theories throughout the US, especially in Roswell, New Mexico; Flora, Mississippi; and Area 51, Nevada.
Some people believe there is more to the story around the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis and President John F. Kennedy in Dallas.
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Just as regions across the US have their own urban legends, many have controversial conspiracy theories as well.

Throughout the US, there are people who believe the government, large organizations, or secretive companies are hiding the truth from the public. These conspiracists strive to uncover the "truth" behind some of the biggest news stories, from supposed UFO sightings to the JFK assassination to the Kentucky Derby.

These are the wildest and most bizarre conspiracy theories from around the US.

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The Brunswick Springs in Vermont is so mysterious that there are theories about its powers.

Why did all the hotels near the Brunswick Springs burn down? Shuuterstock

Utah's Skinwalker Ranch is a hotbed for conspiracy theories, especially UFO sightings.

Why are there so many strange occurrences at the Skinwalker Ranch in Utah? Universal Images Group/ Getty

Mysterious clouds formed over Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2011, prompting conspiracy theories.

What caused this otherworldly hole-punch cloud? Dr. Manhattan/ YouTube

In 2015, Rhode Island beachgoers experienced an inexplicable blast that some conspirators find suspicious.

What caused a blast on a Rhode Island beach? Shutterstock

Centralia, Pennsylvania, is famous for its fires that are burning underground indefinitely, making the town a ghost town. But some think the fire was government made.

What really happened in Centralia? Michael Rubinkam/ AP Images

The Masons hold an annual meeting in the Malheur Cave in Oregon, sparking conspiracies theories.

Is the Malheur Cave a direct connection the underworld? water_skipper/ YouTube

An astronomer at the Ohio State University recorded a signal that is theorized to be sent from an extraterrestrial being.

Was the "Wow!" signal aliens that were heard at Ohio State University? Shutterstock

The Safeguard Complex in North Dakota was built during the Cold War but some think it's related to the Illuminati.

Is the Safeguard Complex part of the Illuminati? Time Life Pictures/ Getty

People have witnessed mysterious lights floating around Brown Mountain in North Carolina, leading to a number of conspiracy theories.

Are the lights in Bear Mountain actually aliens? Shutterstock

An abandoned ghost town in New Jersey became one of the internet's earliest conspiracy theories when people theorized the town was the site of a group that practiced interdimensional travel.

Were the people in Ong's Hat traveling through dimensions? Shutterstock

An abandoned ghost town in New Jersey became one of the internet's earliest conspiracy theories when people theorized the town was the site of a group that practiced interdimensional travel.

Conspiracy theories surround a strange formation in New Hampshire known as Mystery Hill.

Who built the rock formations at Mystery Hill? New England Insomniac Theatre/ YouTube

Some people believe the Joplin tornado in 2011 was actually created by the military.

Was the devastating Joplin tornado actually man made? Mike Gullett/ AP

For years, people across Minnesota have reported hearing low humming or roaring sounds coming from the sky.

What are the sounds coming from the sky in Minnesota? Printersguy2/ YouTube

Jimmy Hoffa, a famous labor leader, disappeared in Michigan in 1975, sparking countless conspiracy theories.

What ever happened to Jimmy Hoffa? Bettmann/ Getty

By 1988, there were 3,000 reports of UFO sightings in Wytheville, Virginia.

What was in the sky over Wytheville, Virginia? shanecotee/ iStock

When people could not find the body of Maine's sixth governor, Enoch Lincoln, conspirators theorized about its whereabouts.

Where is Enoch Lincoln's body? Portland Press Herald/ Getty

A sinkhole opened up in Louisiana, sparking conspiracy theories throughout the state.

Is the sinkhole in Louisiana a foreshadowing to a bigger cataclysmic event? Julie Dermansky/ Getty

John Dillinger is Indiana's most notorious criminal, and a lot of conspiracies surround his jail escapes and death.

Was it really John Dillinger who was killed in 1934? AP

Some people in Idaho say the government is poisoning them with chemicals.

Are these streaks in the sky chemtrails? Photofusion / Getty

In 1968, the Kentucky Derby was shrouded in conspiracy theories after the winner was stripped of his title.

Was Peter Fuller and Dancer's Image stripped of their title because of Fuller's support for Martin Luther King Jr.? Boston Globe/ Getty

The Georgia Guidestones is a famous monument that is known for its bizarre inscriptions, which led to a number of conspiracy theories.

Can the Georgia Guidestones tell the future? Tom Scott/ YouTube

Some believe the chamber behind Mount Rushmore holds some big secrets.

What is the chamber behind Mount Rushmore really for? Scott Olson/Getty

There's a giant active volcano under Yellowstone in Wyoming, and if it erupts, it could wipe out the US. Conspiracists believe the government knows when the eruption will happen.

Will the volcano destroy the US? Maks Ershov/Shutterstock

There's a giant active volcano under Yellowstone in Wyoming, and if it erupts, it could wipe out the US. Conspiracists believe the government knows when the eruption will happen.

The Denver International Airport is well known for a number of conspiracy theories.

Who built the Denver International Airport? Arina P Habich/Shutterstock

Some people believe that a research facility in Alaska is a mind-control lab.

Is this facility controlling people's minds? Anchorage Daily News/ YouTube

There were a lot of Mattress Firm stores in Illinois all within a few miles of one another, leading some to believe it was a money-laundering business.

Is Mattress Firm in Chicago just selling mattresses? Google Maps

Johnny Gosch was abducted in 1969 from Des Moines, Iowa, and conspiracies have surrounded his disappearance for years.

What really happened to Johnny Gosch? Taro Yamasaki/ Getty

There have been countless sightings of a Loch Ness-like monster at Flathead Lake, Montana.

What's lurking below the waters of Flathead Lake? George Rose / Getty

The world's most famous UFO sighting happened in Flora, Mississippi.

What did officers see in the sky on the night of February 10, 1977? ullstein bild Dtl./ Getty

There have been 2,032 Bigfoot "sightings" in Washington state.

Why are there so many Bigfoot sightings in Washington? Teri Virbickis/Shutterstock

Some of the most popular conspiracy theories in the US surround the Kennedy assassination.

People are still debating who really killed Kennedy. Bettmann/ Getty

Roswell, New Mexico, is a famous center for UFO-focused conspiracy theories.

Were the objects found in Roswell from aliens? Joe Raedle / Getty

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, but some think there is more to the story.

Martin Luther King Jr. AP Photo/Horace Cort

Some believe that Truman Capote wrote Harper Lee's famous novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Did Capote write "Mockingbird"? Keystone/ Getty

Some people believe the American military installation Area 51 is researching and experimenting on aliens and their spacecraft.

Are they studying extraterrestrial beings at Area 51? Sean Gallup/ Getty

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35 of the most popular conspiracy theories in the US

The Brunswick Springs in Vermont is so mysterious that there are theories about its powers.

Utah's Skinwalker Ranch is a hotbed for conspiracy theories, especially UFO sightings.

Mysterious clouds formed over Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2011, prompting conspiracy theories.

In 2015, Rhode Island beachgoers experienced an inexplicable blast that some conspirators find suspicious.

Centralia, Pennsylvania, is famous for its fires that are burning underground indefinitely, making the town a ghost town. But some think the fire was government made.

The Masons hold an annual meeting in the Malheur Cave in Oregon, sparking conspiracies theories.

An astronomer at the Ohio State University recorded a signal that is theorized to be sent from an extraterrestrial being.

The Safeguard Complex in North Dakota was built during the Cold War but some think it's related to the Illuminati.

People have witnessed mysterious lights floating around Brown Mountain in North Carolina, leading to a number of conspiracy theories.

An abandoned ghost town in New Jersey became one of the internet's earliest conspiracy theories when people theorized the town was the site of a group that practiced interdimensional travel.

Conspiracy theories surround a strange formation in New Hampshire known as Mystery Hill.

Some people believe the Joplin tornado in 2011 was actually created by the military.

For years, people across Minnesota have reported hearing low humming or roaring sounds coming from the sky.

Jimmy Hoffa, a famous labor leader, disappeared in Michigan in 1975, sparking countless conspiracy theories.

By 1988, there were 3,000 reports of UFO sightings in Wytheville, Virginia.

When people could not find the body of Maine's sixth governor, Enoch Lincoln, conspirators theorized about its whereabouts.

A sinkhole opened up in Louisiana, sparking conspiracy theories throughout the state.

John Dillinger is Indiana's most notorious criminal, and a lot of conspiracies surround his jail escapes and death.

Some people in Idaho say the government is poisoning them with chemicals.

In 1968, the Kentucky Derby was shrouded in conspiracy theories after the winner was stripped of his title.

The Georgia Guidestones is a famous monument that is known for its bizarre inscriptions, which led to a number of conspiracy theories.

Some believe the chamber behind Mount Rushmore holds some big secrets.

There's a giant active volcano under Yellowstone in Wyoming, and if it erupts, it could wipe out the US. Conspiracists believe the government knows when the eruption will happen.

The Denver International Airport is well known for a number of conspiracy theories.

Some people believe that a research facility in Alaska is a mind-control lab.

There were a lot of Mattress Firm stores in Illinois all within a few miles of one another, leading some to believe it was a money-laundering business.

Johnny Gosch was abducted in 1969 from Des Moines, Iowa, and conspiracies have surrounded his disappearance for years.

There have been countless sightings of a Loch Ness-like monster at Flathead Lake, Montana.

The world's most famous UFO sighting happened in Flora, Mississippi.

There have been 2,032 Bigfoot "sightings" in Washington state.

Some of the most popular conspiracy theories in the US surround the Kennedy assassination.

Roswell, New Mexico, is a famous center for UFO-focused conspiracy theories.

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, but some think there is more to the story.

Some believe that Truman Capote wrote Harper Lee's famous novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Some people believe the American military installation Area 51 is researching and experimenting on aliens and their spacecraft.