Florida is full of ghostly spots. One such location is Florida’s Bellamy Bridge, said to be haunted by Elizabeth Jane Bellamy whose ghost can often be found lingering along its bridge and nearby marsh in search of her husband.
Cassadaga, an old spiritualist community founded in the 1800s, offers another eerie spot. You can visit its town cemetery and admire a gigantic brick chair known as the Devil’s Chair.
Castillo de San Marcos
Not only is Fort Pierce one of Florida’s historical landmarks, it is also considered to be one of the state’s most haunted locations. The fort has been featured on multiple shows such as Monumental Mysteries and Ghost Adventures as it is believed that various spirits haunt it, with one even making an apparitionary appearance!
Visitors have reported smelling strong perfume, feeling as if they are being watched, and experiencing feelings of unease when visiting this fort. Furthermore, visitors have heard an unexplained high-pitched noise coming from within its walls when nobody else was around to be bothered with.
Fort Embu was once home to Osceola, a cunning Native American Chief who is said to haunt its grounds; especially its dungeon where his head was beheaded as a souvenir by a military doctor. Additionally, this site witnessed an adulterous woman murder her lover; their spirit is believed to still roam its grounds, often manifesting with sweet flowery aromas or feeling as though someone is touching them.
Villa Paula
Built in 1926 and originally used as the Cuban consulate, this neoclassical mansion located at 5811 North Miami Avenue in Little Haiti remains both an iconic home and haunted dwelling in Miami. Domingo Milord occupied it upon its initial occupation by Cuba as their first consul before giving it away later. He named it after Paula his wife at that time.
Over time, Villa Paula changed hands regularly. First designated a historic structure, later purchased by Cliff Ensor who made improvements such as painting and landscaping to improve its appearance; during his tenure was when strange stories started emerging about this house.
Things such as lights flitting on and off, glasses breaking, burglar alarms going off randomly and lights blinking have all been reported at Villa Paula, but its fascinating story about Paula is what has drawn people in to experience its magic – even those who do not believe in ghosts still consider it special!
Fort Lauderdale Mansion
The Sunshine State is widely known for its beautiful beaches, delectable restaurants and shopping opportunities – but many don’t realize that Greater Fort Lauderdale also harbors some pretty chilling history!
Florida’s past can be unnerving – from hotels that would enrage Jack The Ripper to creepy dolls that even Ozzy Osborne couldn’t outwit – to haunted places that will send chills up your spine. Here are four haunted places in Florida sure to frighten.
Fort Lauderdale’s oldest house is also its creepiest; tour guides warn visitors that Frank Stranahan may appear and photobomb their selfies. But he is not the only ghost roaming these halls; Lucy Catherine Bryan, who was fatally injured while shelling peas, also roams these rooms; she greets visitors warmly as an friendly spirit form.
Tampa Theater
The Tampa Theater offers visitors plenty of experiences. Visitors can watch everything from cultural films and documentaries to live music acts at this beautiful theatre, but this historic movie palace also hosts frequent paranormal activity.
Staff and patrons have reported hearing strange voices and experiencing unusual vibrations throughout the building, and a woman in white has been seen haunting the balcony; her dress floats past seats as she gazes up towards the stage. Robert Lanier was murdered behind the ticket booth during his ticket taking career; perhaps one ghost lurking within is him?
Fedora Man is perhaps the most notable ghost at Tampa Theatre. This dapper spirit can often be found seated in seat 308, dressed for an evening at the movies – only to disappear when addressed! For an opportunity to learn more about its history, join a US Ghost Adventures Tampa Tour; these monthly tours also showcase its Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ!
