An allegedly haunted place can be defined as any location believed to be home to ghosts and spirits. Common reports include cold spots, hearing footsteps scurry past you in silence, seeing shadowy figures lurking nearby and feeling as though someone is watching you from within that environment.
Many cities boast local ghost lore. Salem, for instance, is famed for its witch trials while New Orleans boasts its Voodoo history.
St. Paul’s Chapel
Trinity Church Wall Street dates back to 1766 and stands as one of Manhattan’s oldest structures. As part of Trinity Church Wall Street, this place of worship offered shelter and refuge to 9/11 rescue and recovery workers; many memorials and items belonging to them can still be seen displayed today.
This Georgian-style building was inspired by London’s St Martin-in-the-Fields Church. Its altar was designed by Pierre L’Enfant – also responsible for designing Washington D.C.
The Chapel’s graveyard is among the oldest in Manhattan. Here you’ll find Revolutionary War heroes like General Richard Montgomery who died at Quebec. Furthermore, its chapel contains an 18th century statue of Saint Paul which dates back to his life and death.
St. Augustine’s Old Jail
No matter your religious or nonreligious views, this historic site will unnerve you. Visitors often report feeling the presence of something dark nearby – believed to be ghosts from those who perished here including those hanged outside on its gallows.
Visitors and staff members have reported the sound of footsteps, as well as two foul odors: one is foul and the other sickeningly sweet.
Join a paranormal tour of this historic site to uncover its bloody past and explore justice and punishment during Florida’s southern frontier period.
Portland’s Old Jail
Numerous American cities take pride in their local ghost lore. Salem hosts an annual Festival of the Dead that marries culture with mystery; New Orleans features Voodoo Music and Arts Experience as a major event.
Her Majesty’s Prison Portland was constructed during the 1840s to house adult male convicts employed in building ports and harbours; unfortunately, these prisoners also faced torture and death as part of their sentence.
Lizzie Borden House has become a bed and breakfast, yet visitors report hearing screams and unsettling laughter during their visits. Meanwhile, Waverly Hills Sanatorium was once considered an elite hub of tuberculosis research; today it is more commonly known for its high death toll and questionable treatment of patients.
Whaley House
The Whaley House is both a museum and haunted house; visitors to this haunted residence have reported footsteps, unexplained noises and even ghost-like figures at various points throughout their visit. With such an eerie history behind its walls, this haunting has made Whaley House an increasingly popular haunted house destination among ghost hunters and enthusiasts.
Yankee Jim Robinson was hanged on this property and is thought to be haunting it today, along with other members of his family and even an unseen dog who have also been seen in this house.
There are guided daytime tours as well as paranormal investigation tours at nighttime, both taking place at The Whaley House. It has even been featured on television programs like Ghost Adventures and Most Haunted; Regis Philbin was so scared he had to leave early during one visit!
The House of Death
The United States may boast stunning landscapes and intriguing history, but it also holds many haunting tales – from ghost-infested hotels to abandoned insane asylums – filled with spirits ready to be encountered.
14 West 10th Street in New York City’s most picturesque block lies 14 West 10th Street: an iconic brownstone known for its dark history and haunted by 22 ghosts including Mark Twain himself. Nicknamed The House of Death, 14 West 10th Street has long been considered “The House of Death.”
Jan Bartell resided at the House of Death for seven years and chronicled her experiences in a memoir entitled Spindrift: Spray from a Psychic Sea. While living there she saw visions and heard voices.
Tower of London
The Tower of London has long served as a palace, fortress and prison in its long history. Additionally, it was home to a royal mint, arsenal and even menagerie! Today it houses Yeoman Warders with their families, an in-residence governor as well as a garrison of soldiers.
The Tower’s grisly past has left its mark. From ghostly headless figures to two young princes who never managed to escape its clutches, ghosts of all types still inhabit its hallowed halls; some have even been witnessed by visitors and staff members alike. Additionally, this landmark has played host to exotic animals including elephants and lions over time.
