Gettysburg Battlefield is said to be haunted, where ghostly soldiers who never received proper burial are said to still roam freely and unbidden items move on their own, while doors open and close automatically.
These haunted spots are known for their creepiness year round – from horrific deaths to haunted attractions inspired by horror films.
1. Myrtles Plantations
Myrtles Plantation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is well known as one of America’s most haunted houses and has been featured on national media programs including The New York Times, Oprah and Good Morning America. Additionally, Myrtles Plantation serves as a popular film set for historical dramas with cast and crew members reporting furniture moving on its own during filming sessions.
Strange occurrences also include an unexplainable severed ear, whispered voices, porcelain dolls moving on their own and hearing children’s footsteps at night. Many believe the ghost of a little girl poisoned and killed alongside her mother still haunts this home.
Many different owners have lived here over time, yet the house remains filled with energy and vitality.
2. Villisca Axe Murder House
House in Villisca, Iowa became notorious following an unsolved murder case wherein two adults and six children were brutally murdered with blunt objects in 1912. No suspect was ever caught; since then the home has changed hands multiple times.
Numerous reports of paranormal activity have been recorded within homes, such as sightings of ghostly axe marks, furniture that moves on its own, closet doors opening and closing by themselves and hearing whispering or footsteps within the home.
In this movie, three high school teenagers — Caleb and Denny are best friends while Jess is an outcast — break into an abandoned home for one night to film a ghost hunt for YouTube channel they share together. However, strange occurrences quickly arise.
3. Gettysburg Battlefield
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is renowned as one of America’s most haunted locations. The town was the site of one of the bloodiest battles during the American Civil War where over fifty thousand troops died within three days; these horrifying battles left behind ghosts from both sides who still haunt the area today.
Visitors have reported an array of paranormal happenings at Gettysburg battlefield, from hearing drumbeats and gunshots, apparitions on battlefield, buildings nearby and mysterious mists, lights which turn themselves on and off and items being pulled out from under their hands – with Cashtown Inn, where one soldier died in Gettysburg battle, being particularly prolific for such supernatural happenings.
The Stanley Hotel where Tillie Pierce recorded her experiences during battle is believed to be haunted. People have reported hearing screams, crying voices, and footsteps moving through its halls.
4. Mizpah Hotel
As a nation that takes great pride in being at the forefront of many fields, the United States also boasts its share of dark moments. Battles, unsavory dealings and built-over graveyards are just some of the events which have left an imprint upon American history.
Mizpah Hotel stands as one of America’s most haunted locations. Legends surrounding this historic hotel include Wyatt Earp running his saloon here, Jack Dempsey working as a bouncer there, and Howard Hughes marrying Jean Peters there.
Visitors have reported experiencing creepy occurrences such as footsteps, mysterious lights and disembodied voices. A popular spirit seen is The Lady in Red; an esteemed prostitute strangled by her jealous john is said to haunt the top floor.
5. Weston Asylum
West Virginia psychiatric facility where thousands of people died is said to still be haunted by ghostly spirits who inhabit its wards and treatment rooms today, leaving visitors hearing unidentified voices, shuffling sounds and doors opening and closing on their own. Visitors have reported hearing unexplained voices or hearing sounds such as doors opening or closing on their own when visiting.
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado has long been known for being haunted, inspiring movies like The Shining. Both guests and paranormal crews have reported hearing loud cries, crying voices, footsteps in the hallways, as well as feeling as though someone is tugging their clothes when no one else is nearby.
