The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Michigan, Click Here.
#1 - Central Michigan University
Coordinates: 43.581943°, -84.774325°
Location Address: 1200 S. Franklin Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48859 Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan was established in 1892. It is renowned as being one of the oldest universities in the United States in addition to one of the most haunted. Students and faculty members over the years have reported encountering apparitions and experiencing a variety of other paranormal phenomena in many buildings throughout the university's 480-acre campus. In 1937, a 19-year-old cafeteria employee named Theresa Schumacher was killed in the basement of Warriner Hall after becoming stuck in a small window leading to the building's elevator shaft. According to a news article published in a newspaper called Central State Life on June 2, 1937 the young woman died of asphyxiation after the elevator unexpectedly descended from the 3rd Floor, completely crushing her skull. Ever since her tragic death students have reported encountering a female apparition believed to be that of Theresa Schumacher, who appears as a glowing blue specter. Her ghostly figure is most frequently seen near the building's auditorium or in the basement where her body was found, and is blamed for a variety of additional paranormal activity such as disembodied voices, whispers, and footsteps. Many also report feeling a strange presence in the basement area, as well as witnessing the elevator doors opening and closing by themselves. One popular urban legend told by students of Central Michigan University also claims that Warriner Hall is haunted by the spirits of two students who committed suicide by jumping from the top of the building, however these stories were later debunked by campus officials as being fictitious. On May 6, 1951, a student named Carolyn Corey passed away of unknown causes while sleeping in Barnard Residence Hall and is now said to haunt the location. Although Barnard Residence Hall was demolished in 1997 due to low student enrollment, two graduate apartments called Kewadin Apartments and Northwest Apartments were later constructed over the original location, which is sometimes simply referred to as The Graduate Housing Complex. Residents at The Graduate Housing Complex report encountering the spirit of a young woman wearing a white nightgown, and experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved or knocked from shelves by an unseen entity. Powers Hall is also rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former student named Emily, who allegedly passed away during the 1930's and was buried in a piano-shaped patch of grass in the building's courtyard. Despite no historical evidence to validate these rumors many students at Powers Hall report hearing the disembodied sounds of a piano playing late at night, however most dismiss these claims as being nothing more than urban legends. A series of underground tunnels spanning over 9 miles in length also run beneath the university grounds, which were used by students to travel between buildings on campus during bad weather until 1979 when a student named James Dallas Egbert is rumored to have gone missing in the tunnels. Additionally, maintenance workers in the basement of Central Michigan University's Carlin Alumni House have reported hearing loud thuds and pounding noises that seem to come from within the heavy cement walls, and the disembodied sounds of heavy footsteps late at night when the building is believed to be empty. Several other buildings on campus are also rumored to be haunted, including Beddow Hall, Cobb Hall, and Troutman Hall, however very few firsthand accounts of paranormal experiences at these locations are currently available for reference. #2 - Mill Pond Park
Coordinates: 43.600096°, -84.787637°
Location Address: 607 S. Adams Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 Mill Pond Park in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan is a 90-acre wetland park located on the banks of the Chippewa River. It features a playground, picnic area, and a number of wooded hiking trails. Many hiking in the park's wooded areas report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, and experiencing unexplained feelings of being watched or followed. Those walking at Mill Pond Park at night also claim to hear the sounds of disembodied whispers, and in several instances paranormal investigators have reported being scratched by an unseen entity, or later finding claw marks that hadn't been visible before. #3 - Mount Pleasant Center
Coordinates: 43.614849°, -84.791424°
Location Address: 1400 W. Pickard Road, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 48858 The Mount Pleasant Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan was first established by the United Methodist Church in 1892 as the Mount Pleasant Indian Boarding School. The 300-acre school once consisted of eleven buildings, and was one of several similar institutions funded by the United States Congress in an attempt to reeducate Native American children and indoctrinate them into American society. Students at the Mount Pleasant Center were taught religion as well as other vocational skills, and were disciplined severely for disobeying the strict rules set in place by caretakers. For example, children who spoke in their native tongue had their mouths washed out with soap, and even breaking a minor rule resulted in students being beaten with a belt or rubber hose. The boarding school even had its own cemetery on site where children who passed away were buried, including up to 700 former students who are believed to have been buried in unmarked graves and an additional 174 whose final resting places are marked with headstones. In 1934 the Mount Pleasant Center was reopened as a school for mentally ill and criminally insane young men called the Michigan Home & Training School. Stories of abuse and neglect at the school continued during this time, with many historians also noting that living conditions were poor due to the lack of qualified staff members and teachers. The location was renamed to the Mt. Pleasant Regional Center For Developmental Disabilities during the 1970's, and remained open until 2008. Between 2008 and 2016 the majority of the old school's buildings were demolished, however many believe the remaining buildings and the surrounding property are haunted. Many urban explorers and others investigating the old Mount Pleasant Center report witnessing shadow apparitions and spectral figures, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, footsteps, whispers, and moans. The Mount Pleasant Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February of 2018, and is currently owned by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in Michigan, click here. If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Jes, and Mathew Boyer!!
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in The Bronx, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out the YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Baisley Ave
Coordinates: 40.836043°, -73.828292°
Location Address: Baisley Ave, The Bronx, New York, 10465 Baisley Ave in The Bronx, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl who was murdered sometime during the early 1900's, and whose body was discovered in a vacant lot. Motorists on Baisley Ave often report witnessing the girl's apparition at night, lurking along the side of the road and hiding behind trees, mailboxes, or other objects. #2 - Fordham University
Location Address: Lincoln Center Campus, Rose Hill Campus & Westchester Campus, The Bronx, New York, 10458
Fordham University in The Bronx, New York was founded in 1841 by the Catholic Diosces of New York, and is renowned for being the oldest university in the northeastern United States. Students report witnessing apparitions and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity in the Administration Office, Collins Auditorium, Finlay Hall, Hughes Hall, Keating Hall, Martyr's Court, and O'Hare Hall. There are believed to be dozens of different spirits that haunt the campus, which was constructed over the site of an old hospital. A series of underground tunnels were once used to connect different areas of the hospital, and students visiting these underground areas report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, as well as feelings of extreme fear or nausea. Keating Hall is said to be the most active location on campus due to the fact that it was allegedly built over the hospital's morgue. Students at Keating Hall report witnessing unidentified apparitions and shadow figures, especially in the basement area, and many have also claimed to witness chairs and other objects being thrown around by an unseen entity. Other paranormal activity has been reported throughout Fordham University's 85-acre campus, such as cold spots, apparitions, and disembodied voices. #3 - Holy Spirit School
Coordinates: 40.853677°, -73.912329°
Location Address: 1940 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, The Bronx, New York, 10453 Holy Spirit School in The Bronx, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former nun who died under mysterious circumstances. Students claim to encounter the nun's spirit wandering the hallways during and after school hours. Although many have claimed to witness this spectral nun, the reason for her presence is unknown, and very little factual evidence can be found regarding this alleged haunting. #4 - Nelson Management Group, Ltd - Hazel Towers
Coordinates: 40.846481°, -73.834856°
Location Address: 1730-1740 Mulford Ave, The Bronx, New York, 10461 Hazel Towers is an 18 story apartment building located in the Pelham Bay section of The Bronx, New York. Residents at Hazel Towers report witnessing orbs and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena such as cold spots, disembodied voices, objects moving by themselves, and feelings of angst and paranoia that subside upon leaving the location. Although many claim to witness spirits and apparitions at Hazel Towers, the reason for their presence is unknown. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Jes, and Mathew Boyer!!
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Metamora, Michigan. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Michigan, Click Here.
#1 - Blood Road
Coordinates: 42.916237°, -83.282472°
Location Address: Blood Road, Metamora, Michigan, 48455 Blood Road in Metamora, Michigan is a 2-mile-long dirt roadway surrounded by swampy bogs and woodlands. It is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of a group of alleged devil worshippers who fled to Metamora during the late 1600's and early 1700's to escape the witchcraft trials occurring in New England at the time. It's said that the group used the wooded area surrounding Blood Road to perform dark occult rituals, including human sacrifices and the alleged summoning of demonic entities. Although no historical evidence is available to verify these claims many motorists traveling along Blood Road report encountering shadowy figures and apparitions lurking in the nearby marshes at night. In recent years locals have also claimed to encounter men and women dressed in cloaks gathered around bonfires meeting secretly in the woods, however most believe these stories to be nothing more than urban legend. Many also note that when wet, Blood Road turns a dark red color similar to that of blood, however this is likely due to deposits of clay and other minerals found in the road. #2 - Crybaby Bridge
Coordinates: 42.962976°, -83.240522°
Location Address: Wilder Road, Metamora, Michigan, 48455 Sometimes also referred to as "Crying Baby Bridge," the location known as Crybaby Bridge on Wilder Road in Metamora, Michigan was constructed in 1938, and is one of several such bridges with similar folklore found throughout the United States. The story of Crybaby Bridge is a popular urban legend throughout the United States which typically involves a mother and child who meet an untimely end on or around a bridge, and whose spirits now allegedly haunt the site of their death. Many cities in different states have their own version of this legend, but in this particular instance the story told by locals is about a young woman driving along Wilder Road. When she reaches the bridge crossing the South Branch Flint River her car stalls, and she exits the vehicle to attempt to investigate. When she returns, she discovers that her infant child has crawled to the edge of the bridge and fallen into the river below. Despite no historical evidence to validate these stories, many who park their car on Crybaby Bridge late at night claim to hear the disembodied sounds of a baby crying, or witness the apparition of an unidentified woman. Other urban legends claim that the woman's spirit can be summoned by parking on the bridge and honking the horn three times. #3 - White Horse Inn
Coordinates: 42.941757°, -83.288937°
Location Address: 1 E. High Street, Metamora, Michigan, 48455 The White Horse Inn in Metamora was constructed in 1848 as a general store, and is renowned as being one of the most haunted locations in the state of Michigan. It was purchased and remodeled for use as a stagecoach stop in 1850 by a man named Lorenzo Hoard, who passed away 1888. According to guests and employees, Lorenzo's spirit is said to haunt the White Horse Inn along with several other unidentified men and women. Those staying on the inn's 2nd Floor often claim to encounter the spirit of a man believed to be Lorenzo Hoard, as well as a group of men who were killed in a fire. According to local historians the White Horse Inn is also rumored to have been used as a brothel at one point in time, as well as a hideout for slaves fleeing the south during the American Civil War. Another apparition frequently seen by guests is that of an unidentified man wearing a 1940's style tuxedo, with many claiming that the inn is also home to countless other spirits. In addition to encountering apparitions, employees and guests at the White Horse Inn report experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering, cold spots, and doors slamming shut by themselves. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, whispers, and footsteps. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in Michigan, click here. If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Jes, and Mathew Boyer!! Hey everyone! Around this time in April four years ago, GhostQuest.net saw it's humble, yet ambitious beginnings. It's mind blowing to me how far this project has come, and how many amazing friends I've made on this journey. I just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone reading this, and everyone who has decided to join me on this awesome paranormal adventure! The fact that I've gotten to know so many new people through GhostQuest.net - and even form some lifelong friendships with some of you along the way - is just completely amazing to me! Thank you all so much! When I started GhostQuest.net in April of 2016 I had no idea what the future would have in store. At first, GhostQuest.net came into existence as nothing more than a bulleted list of allegedly haunted locations in each state throughout the USA, offering nothing more than an index. I spent hundreds of hours over the course of several months compiling what I hoped would be the most comprehensive guide for folklore and haunted locations on the internet, and after four years I'm finally starting to get there!! I say "starting to get there" because despite researching and writing about over 5,000 haunted locations throughout the United States, I've still just barely scratched the surface. Over the last several years, GhostQuest.net's list of haunted places has expanded to include detailed historical information about each location, as well as reports of paranormal activity, and other useful information such as location addresses and GPS coordinates. Furthermore, I've been going through and adding new pages for each city so that people using my site can see a smaller list of locations instead of having to sort through a list with hundreds. These smaller pages also include a few really cool additional features, such as a widget to rate each location, photos, and sections for users to submit their own ghost stories, feedback, or pictures. You can see some examples of what I mean by clicking the links below: Boston, Massachusetts - Detroit, Michigan - Mackinac Island, Michigan - New York City - Staten Island, New York Alright, so if that wasn't enough for your guys, last year I also started the GhostQuest.net YouTube Channel, where I do some spooky narration videos about some of the locations I've written about, as well as some other subjects, like urban legends, cryptids, and more as I feel the muse! These YouTube Videos are released alongside my weekly blog, which features a number of spooky haunted locations and folklore tales. Additionally, GhostQuest.net saw the addition of a Media section where you can check out my videos directly from my site, and a section for podcasts that have featured GhostQuest.net! If you haven't checked them out, I highly recommend it! Last year also saw the addition of the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter, where subscribers get a monthly email to keep up with all the spooky happenings over here at GhostQuest.net. Subscribers also receive a free copy of my Top 5 American Monsters eBook!! The last and possibly most exciting thing I want to share is that last year I began writing a book series called The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide, which will be published as a series beginning later this year with The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York. My Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts and Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Michigan are also in various stages of production, so keep an eye out for those in the near future as well! So with all that being said, here's to another spooky year of GhostQuest.net! I can't help but feel a sense of pride in the community that we've created, and this journey we've all embarked on together. Sincerely, Brian Weaver GhostQuest.net
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Syracuse, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out the YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Elmcrest Children's Center
Coordinates: 43.045967°, -76.098425°
Location Address: 960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, New York, 13205 Constructed in 1922 as The Association For Destitute Children, the Elmcrest Children's Center in Syracuse, New York functioned as a school and orphanage throughout the 1960's, and in 1980 began to refocus on serving children with emotional and behavioral issues. Employees at Elmcrest Children's Center report witnessing the apparitions of young children late at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, and children crying. #2 - Landmark Theater
Coordinates: 43.047381°, -76.152440°
Location Address: 362 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, 13202 Opened in February of 1928 as Loew's State Theater, the Landmark Theater in Syracuse, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Clarissa, who was killed after falling from one of the theater's balconies. Her apparition is seen by employees and guests wearing a long white dress, and is often accompanied by the unexplained scent of lilac perfume. The Landmark Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1977. #3 - Split Rock Quarry
Coordinates: 43.024539°, -76.242610°
Location Address: Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, New York, 13031 Established in 1834 as a limestone mine, Split Rock Quarry in Syracuse, New York was converted into a munitions plant in 1915 to manufacture explosives for use in World War I. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of 52 workers who were killed in July of 1918 when the plant unexpectedly caught fire, causing thousands of pounds of TNT to explode. The site was abandoned shortly after World War I ended, but visitors exploring the old quarry still report witnessing apparitions, and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps. #4 - Western Lights Shopping Center
Coordinates: 43.034202°, -76.191935°
Location Address: 4671 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, New York, 13219 Allegedly built over the site of an ancient Native American burial ground, shoppers at Western Lights Plaza in Syracuse, New York report witnessing mysterious glowing orbs and shadowy apparitions at night. #5 - Woodlawn Cemetery & Mausoleams
Coordinates: 43.074413°, -76.127261°
Location Address: 800 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse, New York, 13203 Visitors at Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse, New York report witnessing orbs and apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, and other strange sounds. Paranormal investigators also report capturing photographic evidence of spirits, as well as recording EVP's and voices. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Jes, and Mathew Boyer!! Hey everyone! It's April already, which means it's also time for the next GhostQuest.net monthly newsletter! I hope you're all having a great Spring so far!!
For those of you who are just recently becoming part of the community - welcome, and thank you for subscribing! If you want to leave me comments or feedback, or just say hi, you can reply to this message (or blog in this case), and I'd love to hear from you!! I'm Brian Weaver and I run GhostQuest.net, one of the internet's largest online resources for paranormal researchers, investigators, and enthusiasts. If you haven't received your copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters, you can click the link here to download it FREE as a special Thank You for signing up for my newsletter! Sorry folks, this is only available to my newsletter subscribers, but if you sign up you can download and read Top 5 American Monsters now! News & Updates First off, I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone reading this newsletter, and everyone who takes the time to send me messages on social media, and share my posts! I appreciate you all so much!! Over the last month I've made a lot of exciting updates to GhostQuest.net, and have some exciting news to share with you all!! Firstly, I'm still hard at work on my Folklore and Haunted Locations Guide: Michigan, which now contains a list of almost 400 allegedly haunted locations. You can check them out by clicking here, and share your own stories by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. Or if you know a location I may have missed, you can let me know by replying to this email, or leaving me a comment! This month I haven't released any new YouTube Videos, because I've instead been spending time overhauling a few things; first off you'll notice that the thumbnails and other imagery on my YouTube channel have received a upgrade, which I know isn't super exciting... but it really needed to be done!! Next I went over some of my older videos to give them a little extra polish, which I'll be uploading over the next week or so. Then finally I'll be releasing a new video about 5 Notorious Haunted Places in Oswego, New York, as well as a few others I haven't announced yet! But here's a spooky clue... one is about one of the five cryptids featured in my Top 5 American Monsters eBook, which you can download for free as a subscriber to my newsletter! In the meantime though, you can check out all my videos right from GhostQuest.net by clicking the "Media" link at the top of the page!! It would really help me out a lot if you guys could subscribe to my channel, leave me a comment, and share on social media!! I've also been posting a weekly Blog about some of the awesome, spooky locations I write about on my New York & Massachusetts pages, in addition to adding new pages for each of the major cities in each of those states! What this does is allows users to see a much smaller page with information relevant to only that city, instead of listings for the entire state. This allows me to add more details about each individual location, including pictures, a widget that allows people to "rate" the location, and a section where viewers can leave comments or share their own stories. Last month I added pages for several haunted cities in Michigan, such as Allegan, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and Mackinac Isle. Over time I'll be creating a page like this for each city, and eventually one for each individual location too! And now for the really exciting news!!! As many of you may remember, last year I began working on my first book series: The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide, which covers a list of allegedly haunted locations in each state throughout the United States. My first book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York is well on it's way to being published, and has just received its final round of edits!! Last month I met with my publisher at Raven's Quill Publishing to go over the final publishing schedule, which means I'll finally have a release date to share soon! We're also in the process of finishing the cover design which I'll be sharing with you guys as soon as I can! Last month I also added several new blog posts and videos to the GhostQuest.net Patreon Page as a special THANK YOU to all my awesome patrons (all 4 of you)! Your support means so much to me! So if you didn't know, all of my Patreon supporters receive early access to all of my blog posts and YouTube Videos, as well as getting to vote on upcoming content, and more! They get to see my blog posts and videos a whole week earlier than everyone else! Plus, once I reach 25 followers on Patreon I'll be doing a monthly giveaway where you can win awesome prizes, like gift cards, event tickets, hoodies, tee shirts, autographed merchandise, and all kinds of other stuff!! Additionally, those who join the Founder Tier ($3+) will receive a special shoutout on all my blog posts and YouTube videos as a thank you!! So if you haven't already done so, please consider supporting GhostQuest.net on Patreon to help me cover some of the costs of hosting my website and delivering all this awesome content! Over the last several years GhostQuest.net has quickly become one of the largest and most valuable online resources for paranormal enthusiasts... but it's a HUGE project for just one person! In recent months I've started posting more stories, pictures, and other fun updates on social media, which have received some great feedback from you guys; our awesome Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, and Pinterest followers! So first off, thank you guys for your support! I love hearing from you, and reading your comments and messages. I've also been posting some new videos to my YouTube Channel, so be sure to like and subscribe if you haven't already. Lastly, I'd like to give a special shout out to my awesome Patreon followers (all 4 of you), who help to cover GhostQuest.net's monthly hosting costs! By making a small $1 monthly pledge you can really help me out with these costs, and for $3, you can become part of the "Founders Tier," which receives a special shoutout at the end of all my blog posts and videos as a special thank you. Believe it or not, the cost of running and maintaining such a huge website really adds up! Once I reach 25 subscribers on Patreon, I'll also be doing a special monthly giveaway, where patrons are automatically entered to win awesome prizes, like tee shirts, hoodies and apparel, gift cards, event tickets, and other awesome merchandise! Well, that's it for the GhostQuest.net April, 2020 newsletter! Thank you all again so much for subscribing and supporting GhostQuest.net! Have a spooky April! Thanks, Brian, GhostQuest.net
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Staten Island, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out the YouTube Video I made to go along with this blog: #1 - Baron Hirsch Cemetery
Coordinates: 40.620823°, -74.153262°
Location Address: 1126 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, New York, 10314 Baron Hirsch Cemetery in Staten Island, New York was established in 1899 by a man named Maurice de Hirsch, and spans over 80 acres. Visitors often report witnessing mysterious orbs and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Nearby residents also claim that wandering spirits from the cemetery often appear in their homes. #2 - Church of St. Andrew
Coordinates: 40.572906°, -74.147273°
Location Address: 40 Old Mill Road, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Constructed in 1712, the Church of Saint Andrew in Staten Island, New York was used as a hospital for Colonial soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. Churchgoers report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as hearing an organ being played when the church is empty, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. The Church of Saint Andrew was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. #3 - Ft. Wadsworth
Coordinates: 40.605366°, -74.054749°
Location Address: Dock Road, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Constructed in 1663 by Dutch settlers, Ft. Wadsworth in Staten Island, New York played a major part in the American Revolutionary War, Civil War, and War of 1812. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former Dutch and American soldiers who died of illness or in battle, and visitors often report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers, military doctors, and other personnel. Prior to its closing in 1994, Ft. Wadsworth was renowned as being the longest continually garrisoned military installation in the United States. #4 - Hylan Boulevard
Coordinates: 40.559697°, -74.123766°
Location Address: Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10306 The wooded area surrounding Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, New York is allegedly the site of an ancient Native American burial ground, where the restless spirits of former tribesmen and women are said to wander the woods late at night. Motorists on Hylan Boulevard often report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity lurking just out of sight. It is believed that the spirits of the deceased became restless after European settlers took over the land and began construction. #5 - Kreischer Mansion
Coordinates: 40.532541°, -74.238256°
Location Address: 4500 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, New York, 10309 Constructed in 1885, the Kreischer Mansion in Staten Island, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Edward Kreischer, who committed suicide in June of 1894. In 2005 a man named Robert McKelvey was stabbed multiple times and then drowned in a small pool at the house. His apparition is said to haunt the property along with the spirit of an unknown woman, who many suspect was a former resident. #6 - Moravian Cemetery
Coordinates: 40.580377°, -74.114981°
Location Address: 2205 Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Established in 1740, Moravian Cemetery is both the largest and oldest active cemetery in Staten Island. Visitors report witnessing the apparition of a young girl late at night, and the spirit of a man wearing a suit, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures. Others report experiencing paranormal activity such as glowing orbs, cold spots, disembodied voices, and the sounds of a baby crying. Although many have reported encountering spirits at Moravian Cemetery, the reason for their presence is unknown. #7 - Old Seaview Hospital
Coordinates: 40.590453°, -74.132344°
Location Address: 460 Brielle Ave, Staten Island, New York, 10309 Constructed between 1905 and 1938 as a tuberculosis ward, Seaview Hospital in Staten Island, New York was renowned for being the largest and most expensive sanatorium in the United States at the time of its construction. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients who were subjected to experimental medical procedures, and who eventually died of their illnesses. Urban explorers and paranormal investigators report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, whispers, and screams. Others report feeling a strange presence, or witnessing objects being thrown across the room or moving by themselves. #8 - Staten Island Historical Society & Living History Museum
Coordinates: 40.570920°, -74.145604°
Location Address: 441 Clark Ave, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Also known as Historic Richmond Town, the Staten Island Historical Society is a living history museum in Staten Island, New York, with many buildings dating back to the late 1600's. Many of the old buildings are said to be haunted by the spirits of past residents who died of illness or from other natural causes. The Guyon Lake Tyson House was built in 1740, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Elizabeth Lake Tyson, as well a number of her young children who all passed away before reaching adulthood. Tourists visiting the Guyon Lake Tyson House report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, footsteps, and other strange sounds. In some cases, trigger objects such as toys and candy are seen being moved and played with by the spirit of a young child. Employees at the Old County Clerk & Surrogates Office also report hearing disembodied sounds in empty areas of the building, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and other paranormal activity such as objects being moved around, rearranged, or misplaced by an unseen entity. #9 - The Conference House & Museum
Coordinates: 40.503148°, -74.253261°
Location Address: 7455 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10307 Also referred to as Billop's Point or the Billop Home, the Conference House in Staten Island, New York was built in the mid-1600's by a British Royal Navy officer named Captain Christopher Billop, and now serves as a museum. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of several Revolutionary War era soldiers, as well as the spirit of a servant woman who was killed after it was discovered that she was spying for the American army. Visitors at the location report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied screams and thuds late at night. The Conference House & Museum was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. #10 - The Historic Old Bermuda Inn
Coordinates: 40.553631°, -74.217415°
Location Address: 2512 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, New York, 10309 Constructed in 1832 by the Mesereau family, The Historic Old Bermuda Inn in Staten Island, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Martha Mesereau. According to legend, Mrs. Mesereau passed away in the house in 1860 shortly after discovering that her husband, Mr. William Mesereau had been killed in battle while fighting in the American Civil War. Her spirit is often seen by guests throughout the inn, especially on the second floor in the bedroom where she died. Workers performing renovations on the inn also report hearing strange sounds coming from vacant areas, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #11 - St. Augustine Monastery
Location Address: Unknown Location
Constructed in 1899 as a training academy for nuns and priests, St. Augustine Monastery in Staten Island, New York was closed in 1983 and demolished in 2005. According to legend, a monk who was accused of murdering several other members of the monastery is said to haunt the property where the building once stood, along with the spirits of his victims. Investigators at Saint Augustine before its demolition have reported witnessing apparitions, and hearing disembodied voices, footsteps, and other strange sounds, especially in the lower levels of the Monastery where former monks were housed. The location is sometimes simply referred to as "The Monastery," and is rumored by many to be used by a group of satanic cultists to perform dark magic and other rituals. #12 - Wagner College
Coordinates: 40.614980°, -74.094405°
Location Address: 1 Campus Road, Staten Island, New York, 10301 Cunard Hall, also known as Cunard Mansion in Staten Island, New York was constructed in 1852 by the Cunard Family, and is now used as an administration building at Wagner College. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who committed suicide in 1890 by jumping from a second story window. Students report witnessing the man's apparition at night, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman's voice. #13 - Wolfe's Pond Park
Coordinates: 40.522869°, -74.193935°
Location Address: 5700, 420 Cornelia Ave, Staten Island, New York, 10312 Wolfe's Pond Park is one of the largest parks in Staten Island, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young men who were killed in a car accident. According to visitors, their apparitions are often seen in the park at night, and many also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and shouts. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Jes, KJ's Underworld, and Mathew Boyer!! |
AuthorBrian Weaver is the founder and creator of GhostQuest.net, one of the internet’s largest databases for haunted locations, urban legends, and folklore tales throughout the United States. He grew up in rural New Hampshire, where he attended college for Computer Science. Archives
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