The Legend of Dogtown, and the Haunted Hammond Castle Museum of Gloucester, Massachusetts10/15/2021 
Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Gloucester, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out my spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: Dogtown
Coordinates: 42.636206°, -70.664767°
Location Address: Dogtown Road, Gloucester, Massachusetts Dogtown was established in 1693 as The Common Settlement, where it's estimated over 100 families resided. By the end of the War of 1812 most of the settlement's community had resettled, and by 1830 the village was almost completely abandoned. The only residents who remained were widows and other outcasts who had no family to follow, and it's during this time that strange rumors began to circulate about the town. Many of the women who were forced to stay behind at The Common Settlement were accused of practicing witchcraft for survival, and residents began to witness shadowy figures and strange flickering lights in the surrounding woods at night. One woman named Thomazine Younger, also known by locals as Tammy, had developed such an infamous reputation as a witch that traveling merchants and others passing through the abandoned settlement would often leave offerings of fish and corn in hopes of avoiding her wrath, or receiving her blessing. The Common Settlement was also a popular spot for vagrants and homeless people, causing the remaining residents to keep guard dogs for protection. It's said that as the last remaining residents passed away, their pet dogs were left to fend for themselves in the woods. Over time, the population of feral dogs began to grow, and thus the old settlement was given the name, "Dogtown." The last remaining home in Dogtown was razed in 1845, at which point the settlement was used by locals as grazing land for livestock until the 1920's. Dogtown and the surrounding forest is now used as a recreational area for hikers, bicyclists, and other nature enthusiasts, who often claim to hear the distant howls of feral dogs and coyotes at night. Others hiking in the woods have reported feeling a strange presence, as if being followed or watched by an unseen entity. One popular urban legend claims that Dogtown is home to a werewolf, or some type of half-human, half-canine creature, which has allegedly been seen by Gloucester residents numerous times beginning in the 1980's. On the evening of March 17, 1984 - the night of a full moon - three separate individuals reported witnessing a monstrous, canine-like beast walking on two feet in the woods near Dogtown, and several days later a mutilated deer carcass was found at the location where the sightings occurred. Over the years countless witnesses have come forward with alleged experiences of paranormal activity at Dogtown, which has made it one of the most notoriously haunted ghost towns in the state of Massachusetts. Hammond Castle Museum
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After the disappearance of the Johnson family, Wilson Castle sat abandoned for a short time, and passed through several different owners over the following decades. In 1939 the castle was purchased by a man named Colonel Herbert Lee Wilson, who served in the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II, and is renowned as being a pioneer in the field of wireless communication and technology. Colonel Wilson passed away in 1981, and the castle has remained in the Wilson family ever since. The estate spans over 115 acres of wooded hillsides and rolling fields, and offers historical tours during the daytime or paranormal investigations for those who dare to stay at the castle overnight.
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Arriving At the Castle
I arrived at Wilson Castle with my girlfriend a few minutes earlier than the rest of our group. We parked next to a car which belonged to a young man and woman who had just taken the tour. I was already getting excited, so I asked them how it was. The couple told us they hadn't experienced any paranormal activity while inside the castle, but said it was creepy. As a first-time investigator and major skeptic I expected this to set the tone for the rest of the evening... however, there were some occurrences that happened later in the night that I was unable to debunk or find an obvious explanation for.
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The man and woman left, and the rest of our group arrived. We made the remainder of the journey from the end of the driveway to the castle, which we hadn't been able to see up until this point. As we pulled up to the front of the castle I was immediately captivated by the building's unique architecture and stonework, which was made to resemble a mixture of Dutch neo-renaissance, Scottish Baronial, Queen Anne, and Romanesque Revival styles. As someone who generally isn't a huge fan of brick buildings, I was taken aback by the beauty of the brickwork on the historic castle's exterior, which was tastefully accented with a number of slate slabs, stained glass windows, and etchings which were meticulously carved into the bricks themselves.
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As we waited for the last few group members to arrive at the castle before beginning the official tour, our group began to make its way inside Wilson Castle one by one to do some exploring. Stepping through the doors to the castle was like stepping through a portal back in time, and one of the things I immediately noticed upon entering the main hallway was the large stained-glass window with the family's coat of arms emblazoned on it. To the left was the parlor room which our group would use as our main headquarters throughout the investigation, which ended up lasting until 8:00 a.m. the following morning. To the right lies a room which houses a number of relics and artifacts that were gifted to the Wilson family, including a chair from the Ming dynasty carved with ornate wooden dragons, and a tea set that was gifted to the family by Queen Mary of England.
Thank you Matt from Paranormal Buzz Radio for allowing me to use this awesome picture of the Parlor Room and chair for this blog!!
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The castle also consists of two turrets, thirteen fireplaces, and eighty-four stained-glass windows which were all uniquely crafted for its original owners. Further down the hall on the left is where the main staircase would later lead us to the castle's second floor, and beyond that is the dining room. On the right is the music room, where several antique pianos and pipe organs are setup on display, as well as an old Swiss music box that plays music using a series of notches etched into a large, metal disk - almost like an old record player, but powered by a large, wooden crank on the side. Over time the disks which are used to play the music became distorted, making them sound warped and off-key when played, which sent chills down my spine and lent magnificently to the creepiness factor of this fascinating relic.
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The next room we came to was the art gallery, which hosts a collection of artwork ranging from antique paintings, Greek statues, Chinese scrolls, and even paintings of the Wilson Castle itself commissioned by various artists in different artistic styles over a number of decades. The ceiling of the gallery also extends for three stories upward, which gives it a massive, cavernous feel. Then, two doors leading off the gallery soon led us to one of my favorite parts of the castle; the balcony, with its brick archways providing a breathtaking view of the fields and outbuildings below, and the vast ranges of The Green Mountains which lie just beyond them.
Thank you Matt from Paranormal Buzz Radio and Nicole from SIS Paranormal for taking these awesome pictures and allowing me to use them for this blog!!
After this we were all gathered together and given the official tour of the castle, which proved to be packed with interesting information about the building's history, as well as the artifacts inside. At this point we were all brought to the castle's second floor, where most of the family bedrooms are located, as well as a large pool room located in the center which connects all the rooms on that floor.
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This was one of my favorite rooms in the house, and I could just picture the men of the castle smoking fat cigars, drinking whiskey, and playing pool late into the night. The fact that the pool table itself was an original artifact of the house made it easier to imagine this, I suppose. At one point during our investigation some of us in the group even swore we could smell the scent of tobacco smoke lingering in the air near the old pool table, however this could have been due to a number of non-paranormal factors such as humidity, or smells becoming trapped in the fabric of the table and surrounding walls. The room is also filled with a number of interesting relics from the castle, such as antique radios, old books, financial journals, and musical instruments.
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Several of the bedrooms on this floor have ghost stories associated with them, such as one room that I referred to as "The Green Room," where a woman in mourning is allegedly seen wearing a black dress. Common practice during the Victorian era was for a widow to wear a mourning dress for two years after the death of her husband, so it's possible the woman seen wearing the dress died shortly after losing her husband or the death of some other family member.
Another room on the second floor which is said to be haunted is known as "Sarah's Room," where Sarah Johnson once lived and died. This room is considered by many to be one of the castle's most haunted rooms, where visitors often report seeing the ghost of a woman believed to be Sarah Johnson reflected in a large mirror. Some visitors have even captured pictures of strange apparitions reflected in the mirror which weren't visible at the time the photographs were taken, and many of these photographs are on display in Sarah's Room.
The servant's quarters were another interesting area where we ended up experiencing some paranormal phenomena later that night, though the area only consists of three small bedrooms and a washroom.
Up until this point I hadn't really felt any spooky vibes from Wilson Castle, however, once we got to the third floor the building took on a much creepier and more menacing appearance. According to the guide who gave us the tour of the castle, the third floor was never finished before the Johnson family suddenly disappeared. For this reason much of the third floor is unlit, with broken windows and peeling drywall which lend magnificently to its haunted aesthetic.
The third floor is also home to a number of unique and interesting artifacts, including the castle's collection of Halloween props, which scared the life out of me a few times later that night as I was wandering around upstairs in the pitch darkness with nothing but a flashlight.
One ghost story told to use that night is that the third floor is allegedly haunted by the spirit of a young child whose name, identity, and cause of death are unknown. During an EVP session later that night though, it seems we may have been able to speak to the young boy or girl, who may have revealed the disturbing cause of their death.
The Investigation
After sticking around for a few hours to answer our questions, the tour guides (all of whom are descendants of the Wilson family) left the castle at around 7:00 p.m., at which point we were given free reign over the building. Once it began getting dark we started setting up some of the equipment such as cameras, voice recorders, and other more specialized gear such as full spectrum cameras, trigger objects, REM pods, laser grids, etc. As I said before, this was my first true paranormal investigation, so getting to see some of this gear and learn how to use it myself was such a cool and interesting experience!!
Then the fun began, and almost right from the start we began to experience a variety of strange paranormal phenomena. Even if these experiences weren't supernatural in origin they were still very strange, and hard for me to dismiss. I won't lie, it felt like something you'd expect to see on a television show about ghost hunting, which I wasn't expecting at all.
Then the fun began, and almost right from the start we began to experience a variety of strange paranormal phenomena. Even if these experiences weren't supernatural in origin they were still very strange, and hard for me to dismiss. I won't lie, it felt like something you'd expect to see on a television show about ghost hunting, which I wasn't expecting at all.
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Our first stop in the castle was to the largest room on the third floor, where Matt set up several glowing toy balls as trigger objects to try and attract the attention of the young child who allegedly haunts the area. We also set up a voice recorder, laser grid, and spirit box in the cavernous, empty room; empty except for the group of us investigating, and an old wicker casket dating back to the 1800's which was used by the local funeral home to transport the bodies of recently deceased men and women to the funeral home where they were prepared for burial. The tour guide who came with us to the third floor earlier in the day estimated that hundreds of bodies had been held in the old casket, maybe even more. Although this little factoid isn't relevant to this part of the story, I promise it will become more relevant later on...
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As soon as we started setting up equipment in the room, my girlfriend and one of the other investigators began to notice some type of movement near the doorways, which I myself didn't see. We began asking questions and started receiving what seemed like potentially intelligent responses almost immediately. First we began asking the child for their name, or how old they were, and the response we got was a voice seeming to reply, "I'm too young."
Too young for what? The next answer we received was both short and disturbing: "Rape." I immediately felt the energy in the room shift from excitement to discomfort as we began asking more questions... who raped you? What is your name? Do you know you're dead?
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What happened next sounded to me like the voice of an adult male attempting to aggressively silence the voice of the younger spirit, saying things like, "don't answer," followed by what sounded like two people shouting, but we were unable to make out the words being said. Later that night we also had a strange experience involving the same room (I'll refer to it from now on as "The Coffin Room") when Jeff from AJ's Paranormal also decided to setup some equipment. Towards the end of the session Jeff laid down in the casket and asked us to lock him inside. The lid was lowered over Jeff, at which point Matt and Donyell, who were investigating in a different room downstairs caught a strange EVP which appeared to say quite clearly, "let him out."
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Check out this recording of the EVP, and let me know what you think it says in the comments below!! This has to be one of the clearest EVPs I've ever heard, and I was totally caught off guard when it happened!
Thank you Matt from Paranormal Buzz Radio and Donyell from DTM Photography for allowing me to use this amazing EVP recording for this blog!! Please also note that in order to share this clip, I had to upload it to Vimeo under my username, and I do not take credit for this video or recording.
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Another strange occurrence happened when a group of us went into the servant's quarters, which until recently was off limits to guests. We set up several devices in the room, such as an audio recorder, EMF meter, and a cellphone running the Necrophonics app. I had seen apps like this used many times by paranormal investigators and enthusiasts on YouTube and other places online, and have always been skeptical about their legitimacy, but after learning more about how the algorithm supposedly works (using nothing more than a database of phonetic sounds) I decided to try and be more open-minded about trying it. |
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This is when some of us think we may have captured some clues from the spirits living in the house as to what may have happened to John and Sarah Johnson, the castle's original owners. While asking if there was anyone in the room with us, we started to hear muffled voices coming through the speaker of the cellphone.
Very shortly after this, my girlfriend and one of the other investigators, Barbara, began to feel extremely dizzy and nauseous, and had to leave the room. As they left the room, I called out after them, "are you guys okay?" A voice on the speaker appeared to reply, saying "it's just us." I wondered if perhaps the spirits in the room with us had attempted to use our energy to manifest themselves, which could have caused our two group members to feel ill, or perhaps merely the presence of these spirits was enough.
Jeff and myself decided to stay in the room and ask some questions to see if a spirit was indeed present with us. When asking why the spirit was stuck in the castle, we heard a voice appearing to say either "I lost Sarah," or "I love Sarah." We heard more voices coming through the speakers which appeared to say, "she doesn't love me." One voice came over the speaker saying, "I've killed," followed by the word "strangulation" or "suffocation," and then a frantic female voice which appeared to say, "he's too strong."
Over the next several minutes the words that came from the equipment we were using were both disturbing and unexpected; a series of slurs and swearwords, most of which were derogatory slang terms used for women. We heard a man appearing to yell the words "bitch," and "slut," and several others that were even worse, which I won't bring myself to repeat here. But frankly, some of the language that came through during this session was very vulgar and unsettling.
Despite all this though, I never felt unwelcome or scared in Wilson Castle, except at one point when I stepped into The Green Room by myself. Immediately upon entering the room I felt a heaviness, as if walking through an invisible barrier, or as if I was being repelled by an unseen force. I had intended to walk to the window on the far side of the room to look out and around, because I hadn't been in that particular room yet since the investigation began. It was as if all my intuition was suddenly telling me I should leave... so I immediately did.
Time seemed to be flying by as our investigation commenced, and before I knew it, the sun had risen and it was time to head back home.
Very shortly after this, my girlfriend and one of the other investigators, Barbara, began to feel extremely dizzy and nauseous, and had to leave the room. As they left the room, I called out after them, "are you guys okay?" A voice on the speaker appeared to reply, saying "it's just us." I wondered if perhaps the spirits in the room with us had attempted to use our energy to manifest themselves, which could have caused our two group members to feel ill, or perhaps merely the presence of these spirits was enough.
Jeff and myself decided to stay in the room and ask some questions to see if a spirit was indeed present with us. When asking why the spirit was stuck in the castle, we heard a voice appearing to say either "I lost Sarah," or "I love Sarah." We heard more voices coming through the speakers which appeared to say, "she doesn't love me." One voice came over the speaker saying, "I've killed," followed by the word "strangulation" or "suffocation," and then a frantic female voice which appeared to say, "he's too strong."
Over the next several minutes the words that came from the equipment we were using were both disturbing and unexpected; a series of slurs and swearwords, most of which were derogatory slang terms used for women. We heard a man appearing to yell the words "bitch," and "slut," and several others that were even worse, which I won't bring myself to repeat here. But frankly, some of the language that came through during this session was very vulgar and unsettling.
Despite all this though, I never felt unwelcome or scared in Wilson Castle, except at one point when I stepped into The Green Room by myself. Immediately upon entering the room I felt a heaviness, as if walking through an invisible barrier, or as if I was being repelled by an unseen force. I had intended to walk to the window on the far side of the room to look out and around, because I hadn't been in that particular room yet since the investigation began. It was as if all my intuition was suddenly telling me I should leave... so I immediately did.
Time seemed to be flying by as our investigation commenced, and before I knew it, the sun had risen and it was time to head back home.
Departing the Castle
I'm not sure if it was the fact that I had only slept for about ninety minutes in the last 24 hours, but despite feeling as if the night had dragged on forever, I couldn't believe it was already over. Before going we took a few photographs with the other groups and said our goodbyes. Although I'm still a skeptic at heart, this experience definitely gave me something to think about, and a new perspective. I hope to do it again some day. Oh, and I even got to purchase an old brick from Wilson Castle as a souvenir for just $5.00! Although I don't think the brick is haunted or cursed, there's definitely a lingering energy to it that I can't quite explain...
So, what do you guys think about my first real, hands-on paranormal investigation? Would you visit Wilson Castle? Or even better, would you stay there overnight? Let me know in the comments below!!! And if you decide to take a tour of Wilson Castle, be sure to share your own stories and experiences in the comments!
So, what do you guys think about my first real, hands-on paranormal investigation? Would you visit Wilson Castle? Or even better, would you stay there overnight? Let me know in the comments below!!! And if you decide to take a tour of Wilson Castle, be sure to share your own stories and experiences in the comments!
The following is a list of allegedly haunted museums in New York. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! 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!!
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#1
9/11 Memorial Site & Museum
"The 9/11 Museum"
Coordinates: 40.711632°, -74.013112°
Location Address: 180 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, New York
Many rescue workers and emergency response teams on the morning of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City reported witnessing the apparition of a mysterious dark-skinned woman wearing a white dress, who appeared at the collapsing World Trade Center to assist wounded victims and to help the souls of the deceased to pass over. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, visitors at Ground Zero in Manhattan report witnessing the apparitions of victims and rescue workers who were killed tragically, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices, explosions, and screams, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Many first responders have also reported being visited in their dreams by spirits of the deceased victims.
Location Address: 180 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, New York
Many rescue workers and emergency response teams on the morning of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City reported witnessing the apparition of a mysterious dark-skinned woman wearing a white dress, who appeared at the collapsing World Trade Center to assist wounded victims and to help the souls of the deceased to pass over. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, visitors at Ground Zero in Manhattan report witnessing the apparitions of victims and rescue workers who were killed tragically, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices, explosions, and screams, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Many first responders have also reported being visited in their dreams by spirits of the deceased victims.
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Buffalo Naval Park Museum
"The USS The Sullivans"
Coordinates: 42.877650°, -78.880338°
Location Address: Military Park 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, New York
Visitors at the Buffalo Naval Park Museum in Buffalo, New York report encountering apparitions and shadow figures aboard a decommissioned World War II-era destroyer called the USS The Sullivans. The USS The Sullivans first set sail in April of 1943, and was heavily involved in the naval conflicts of the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was named after five brothers; George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert Sullivan, who enlisted together, and who were killed when their ship was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer. According to legend, the spirits of the five Sullivan brothers often appear aboard the USS The Sullivans, along with other former crew members whose restless spirits still remain.
Location Address: Military Park 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, New York
Visitors at the Buffalo Naval Park Museum in Buffalo, New York report encountering apparitions and shadow figures aboard a decommissioned World War II-era destroyer called the USS The Sullivans. The USS The Sullivans first set sail in April of 1943, and was heavily involved in the naval conflicts of the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was named after five brothers; George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert Sullivan, who enlisted together, and who were killed when their ship was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer. According to legend, the spirits of the five Sullivan brothers often appear aboard the USS The Sullivans, along with other former crew members whose restless spirits still remain.
#3
Chautauqua County Historical Society & McClurg Museum
"The McClurg Museum"
Coordinates: 42.321459°, -79.576920°
Location Address: 15 E. Main Street, Westfield, New York
Built in 1818 as the McClurg Mansion, the McClurg Museum in Westfield, New York also houses the Chautauqua County Historical Society. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who once worked in the house as a servant. Visitors at the museum have reported encountering the apparition of a woman dressed in maid's clothing, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman crying. Although many claim to witness the young woman's apparition, the reason for her presence is unknown.
Location Address: 15 E. Main Street, Westfield, New York
Built in 1818 as the McClurg Mansion, the McClurg Museum in Westfield, New York also houses the Chautauqua County Historical Society. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who once worked in the house as a servant. Visitors at the museum have reported encountering the apparition of a woman dressed in maid's clothing, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman crying. Although many claim to witness the young woman's apparition, the reason for her presence is unknown.
#4
Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit Museum
"The Dr. Best House"
Coordinates: 42.596231°, -74.332919°
Location Address: 1568 Clauverwie Road, Middleburgh, New York
Constructed in 1884 as a doctor's office and home for the late Dr. Best, the Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit in Middleburgh, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of Dr. Best, his wife, and son, all of whom passed away in the house. The location is furnished with much of its original decor, as well as a variety of medical tools and devices from the late Victorian era. Paranormal investigators report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as the unexplained sounds of a piano playing late at night when the house is empty. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if being watched. The Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit also hosts paranormal investigations and ghost tours during the Halloween season.
Location Address: 1568 Clauverwie Road, Middleburgh, New York
Constructed in 1884 as a doctor's office and home for the late Dr. Best, the Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit in Middleburgh, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of Dr. Best, his wife, and son, all of whom passed away in the house. The location is furnished with much of its original decor, as well as a variety of medical tools and devices from the late Victorian era. Paranormal investigators report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as the unexplained sounds of a piano playing late at night when the house is empty. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if being watched. The Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit also hosts paranormal investigations and ghost tours during the Halloween season.
#5
Ft. William Henry Museum & Restoration
"Fort William Henry"
Coordinates: 43.420957°, -73.712707°
Location Address: 48 Canada Street, Lake George, New York
Ft. William Henry in Lake George, New York was established in 1755 as a British military outpost during the French And Indian War. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of over 200 British troops who were massacred by a tribe of Native American warriors after surrendering to invading French forces in 1757, though some estimate the number of casualties to be as high as 1,500. Visitors at the museum report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers, as well as experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. The Ft. William Henry Museum was featured on an episode of the popular television series Ghost Hunters in October of 2009.
Location Address: 48 Canada Street, Lake George, New York
Ft. William Henry in Lake George, New York was established in 1755 as a British military outpost during the French And Indian War. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of over 200 British troops who were massacred by a tribe of Native American warriors after surrendering to invading French forces in 1757, though some estimate the number of casualties to be as high as 1,500. Visitors at the museum report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers, as well as experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. The Ft. William Henry Museum was featured on an episode of the popular television series Ghost Hunters in October of 2009.
#6
Frederic Remington Art Museum
"Remington Art Museum"
Coordinates: 44.698525°, -75.492948°
Location Address: 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, New York
Constructed in 1810 as a private residence, the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Madame Vespucci, who lived in the home before it became a museum. Employees often report encountering Madame Vespucci's apparition and hearing the sounds of a disembodied female voice, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity such as cold spots, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
Location Address: 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, New York
Constructed in 1810 as a private residence, the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Madame Vespucci, who lived in the home before it became a museum. Employees often report encountering Madame Vespucci's apparition and hearing the sounds of a disembodied female voice, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity such as cold spots, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
#7
Historic Valentown Hall & Museum
"Valentown Hall"
Coordinates: 43.026100°, -77.436401°
Location Address: 267 High Street, Victor, New York
Constructed in 1879 as a shopping center, Valentown Hall in Victor, New York was converted into a museum in 1940. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, music, and objects moving by themselves. The old building is filled with hundreds of relics and artifacts dating back to the 1800's, which many believe is the reason it is haunted.
Location Address: 267 High Street, Victor, New York
Constructed in 1879 as a shopping center, Valentown Hall in Victor, New York was converted into a museum in 1940. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, music, and objects moving by themselves. The old building is filled with hundreds of relics and artifacts dating back to the 1800's, which many believe is the reason it is haunted.
#8
Iron Island Museum
Coordinates: 42.890037°, -78.811407°
Location Address: 998 E. Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, New York
The Iron Island Museum in Buffalo, New York was built in 1883 as a church, and was later used as a funeral home during the 1950's and 1960's. Employees working at the museum often report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, or experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices and cold spots. One commonly seen spirit is that of a man named Edgar Zernick, whose cremated remains sat in the building's basement unclaimed for years, as well as the spirits of two twin boys who passed away during the 1960's. The Iron Island Museum offers late night ghost tours and investigations, and is said to be haunted by multiple other unidentified apparitions who are believed to be attached to some of the historical objects on display.
Location Address: 998 E. Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, New York
The Iron Island Museum in Buffalo, New York was built in 1883 as a church, and was later used as a funeral home during the 1950's and 1960's. Employees working at the museum often report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, or experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices and cold spots. One commonly seen spirit is that of a man named Edgar Zernick, whose cremated remains sat in the building's basement unclaimed for years, as well as the spirits of two twin boys who passed away during the 1960's. The Iron Island Museum offers late night ghost tours and investigations, and is said to be haunted by multiple other unidentified apparitions who are believed to be attached to some of the historical objects on display.
#9
Jefferson County Historical Society & Museum
"Paddock Mansion"
Coordinates: 43.973291°, -75.911783°
Location Address: 228 Washington Street, Watertown, New York
Also known as the Paddock Mansion, the Jefferson County Historical Society in Watertown, New York was constructed in 1876 by Edwin and Olive Paddock. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of Mrs. Paddock, whose apparition is seen by visitors wearing a green dress. Employees also report experiencing paranormal activity such as cold spots, disembodied voices, footsteps, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
Location Address: 228 Washington Street, Watertown, New York
Also known as the Paddock Mansion, the Jefferson County Historical Society in Watertown, New York was constructed in 1876 by Edwin and Olive Paddock. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of Mrs. Paddock, whose apparition is seen by visitors wearing a green dress. Employees also report experiencing paranormal activity such as cold spots, disembodied voices, footsteps, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
#10
Lake George Historical Association & Museum
"Old Warren County Courthouse"
Coordinates: 43.425859°, -73.711565°
Location Address: 290 Canada Street, Lake George, New York
The Lake George Historical Association & Museum in Lake George, New York was constructed in 1845 as the Warren County Courthouse, where outlaws were jailed and major criminal trials were once held. The location served as the headquarters for many government officials until 1963, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former prisoners who were sentenced to death and executed. Visitors at the location often report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 290 Canada Street, Lake George, New York
The Lake George Historical Association & Museum in Lake George, New York was constructed in 1845 as the Warren County Courthouse, where outlaws were jailed and major criminal trials were once held. The location served as the headquarters for many government officials until 1963, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former prisoners who were sentenced to death and executed. Visitors at the location often report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#11
McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn & Cornerstone Masonic Historical Society Museum
"McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn"
Coordinates: 41.324740°, -74.186668°
Location Address: 300 Stage Road, Monroe, New York
Constructed in the late 1700's as a rest stop for stagecoach travelers, the McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn in Monroe, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen wearing a black suit and top hat. Tourists visiting the museum often report witnessing the man's apparition throughout the location, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many have reported encountering the man's apparition, the reason for his presence is unknown.
Location Address: 300 Stage Road, Monroe, New York
Constructed in the late 1700's as a rest stop for stagecoach travelers, the McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn in Monroe, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen wearing a black suit and top hat. Tourists visiting the museum often report witnessing the man's apparition throughout the location, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many have reported encountering the man's apparition, the reason for his presence is unknown.
#12
Museum Of The Moving Image
Coordinates: 40.756345°, -73.923950°
Location Address: 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, New York
Opened in 1988, the Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, whose apparition is seen wearing a long white dress. Employees also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps coming from areas that are believed to be empty. One visitor in 2016 reported being alone at the museum shortly before closing when he heard the disembodied sounds of a man's voice close by, which allegedly frightened the man so much that he immediately left the building without ever looking back. Although many have reported encountering spirits at the Museum Of The Moving Image, the reason for their presence is unknown.
Location Address: 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, New York
Opened in 1988, the Museum Of The Moving Image in Astoria is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, whose apparition is seen wearing a long white dress. Employees also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps coming from areas that are believed to be empty. One visitor in 2016 reported being alone at the museum shortly before closing when he heard the disembodied sounds of a man's voice close by, which allegedly frightened the man so much that he immediately left the building without ever looking back. Although many have reported encountering spirits at the Museum Of The Moving Image, the reason for their presence is unknown.
#13
National Baseball Hall Of Fame & Museum
"The National Baseball Hall Of Fame"
Coordinates: 42.699846°, -74.923244°
Location Address: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York
Guests at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. The museum currently offers ghost tours for visitors during the Halloween season.
Location Address: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York
Guests at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. The museum currently offers ghost tours for visitors during the Halloween season.
#14
Old Ft. Niagara State Park & Museum
"Fort Niagara"
Coordinates: 43.262662°, -79.063230°
Location Address: 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, New York
Constructed in 1678 by French settlers, Old Ft. Niagara in Youngstown, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a French soldier who was beheaded in a duel. Visitors often report encountering the man's headless apparition, as well as witnessing the apparitions of other fallen soldiers who were killed in battle. Old Ft. Niagara was added to the National Register of Historic Places in October of 1966.
Location Address: 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, New York
Constructed in 1678 by French settlers, Old Ft. Niagara in Youngstown, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a French soldier who was beheaded in a duel. Visitors often report encountering the man's headless apparition, as well as witnessing the apparitions of other fallen soldiers who were killed in battle. Old Ft. Niagara was added to the National Register of Historic Places in October of 1966.
#15
Old Stone Fort Museum
"The Old Stone Fort"
Coordinates: 42.677315°, -74.301934°
Location Address: 145 Fort Road, Schoharie, New York
Constructed in 1772 as a church, the building became known as The Old Stone Fort after being fortified and used as a fortress during the American Revolutionary War. It was later used as an armory for Union forces during the American Civil War. Visitors at The Old Stone Fort report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied screams and the sounds of an organ playing late at night.
Location Address: 145 Fort Road, Schoharie, New York
Constructed in 1772 as a church, the building became known as The Old Stone Fort after being fortified and used as a fortress during the American Revolutionary War. It was later used as an armory for Union forces during the American Civil War. Visitors at The Old Stone Fort report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied screams and the sounds of an organ playing late at night.
#16
Palmyra Historical Museum
"The Palmyra History Museum"
Coordinates: 43.064556°, -77.229513°
Location Address: 132 Market Street, Palmyra, New York
Constructed during the early 1800's as a hotel and tavern, the Palmyra Historical Museum in Palmyra, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman and her six young children who were killed in a fire in 1964. Visitors often report encountering apparitions of the woman and her deceased children, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and children laughing. Employees working at the museum report witnessing objects within the old building being moved or rearranged by an unseen entity, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots, and feelings of being watched. The Palmyra Historical Museum offers ghost tours and investigations during the Halloween season.
Location Address: 132 Market Street, Palmyra, New York
Constructed during the early 1800's as a hotel and tavern, the Palmyra Historical Museum in Palmyra, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman and her six young children who were killed in a fire in 1964. Visitors often report encountering apparitions of the woman and her deceased children, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and children laughing. Employees working at the museum report witnessing objects within the old building being moved or rearranged by an unseen entity, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots, and feelings of being watched. The Palmyra Historical Museum offers ghost tours and investigations during the Halloween season.
#17
Raynham Hall Museum
"Raynham Hall"
Coordinates: 40.872384°, -73.531575°
Location Address: 20 W. Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York
Purchased by the Townsend Family in May of 1738, Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sally Townsend, as well as several other members of the Townsend family. According to legend, Sally fell in love with a British soldier during the American Revolutionary War. She allegedly betrayed her lover after discovering his plans to sabotage Patriot forces at West Point, and they never spoke again. She died at age 82 having never married. Since Sally's death, tourists visiting the Raynham Hall Museum have reported encountering the spirit of an elderly woman, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 20 W. Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York
Purchased by the Townsend Family in May of 1738, Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sally Townsend, as well as several other members of the Townsend family. According to legend, Sally fell in love with a British soldier during the American Revolutionary War. She allegedly betrayed her lover after discovering his plans to sabotage Patriot forces at West Point, and they never spoke again. She died at age 82 having never married. Since Sally's death, tourists visiting the Raynham Hall Museum have reported encountering the spirit of an elderly woman, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#18
Roberson Museum & Science Center
"The Roberson Museum"
Coordinates: 42.094004°, -75.918655°
Location Address: 30 Front Street, Binghamton, New York
Built in 1904 as the Roberson Family Mansion, the Roberson Museum & Science Center in Binghamton, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Alonzo Roberson, who passed away in 1934. Visitors at the museum also report encountering the spirits of several unidentified young children whose apparitions are seen and heard playing in the hallways, and employees often claim to witness the apparition of an elderly man around closing time. Others report feeling cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 30 Front Street, Binghamton, New York
Built in 1904 as the Roberson Family Mansion, the Roberson Museum & Science Center in Binghamton, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Alonzo Roberson, who passed away in 1934. Visitors at the museum also report encountering the spirits of several unidentified young children whose apparitions are seen and heard playing in the hallways, and employees often claim to witness the apparition of an elderly man around closing time. Others report feeling cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#19
Seneca Falls Historical Society & Museum
"Seneca Falls Historical Society"
Coordinates: 42.915224°, -76.794884°
Location Address: 55 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, New York
Constructed in the mid-1800's as a private residence, the Seneca Falls Historical Society in Seneca Falls, New York was once part of a larger 10-acre estate, which also included a vineyard, carriage house, and orchard. Employees at the location report witnessing a male apparition believed to be Edward Mynderse, the house's original owner, as well as the spirit of a young Irish girl, and an older woman who is believed to be a former nanny.
Location Address: 55 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, New York
Constructed in the mid-1800's as a private residence, the Seneca Falls Historical Society in Seneca Falls, New York was once part of a larger 10-acre estate, which also included a vineyard, carriage house, and orchard. Employees at the location report witnessing a male apparition believed to be Edward Mynderse, the house's original owner, as well as the spirit of a young Irish girl, and an older woman who is believed to be a former nanny.
#20
Staten Island Historical Society & Living History Museum
"Richmond Town Living History Museum"
Coordinates: 40.570920°, -74.145604°
Location Address: 441 Clark Avenue, Staten Island, New York
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 sounds. In some cases, trigger objects such as toys and candy are seen being moved or 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.
Location Address: 441 Clark Avenue, Staten Island, New York
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 sounds. In some cases, trigger objects such as toys and candy are seen being moved or 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.
#21
The Museum Of Modern Art
"The MoMA"
Coordinates: 40.761433°, -73.977622°
Location Address: 11 W. 53rd Street, Manhattan, New York
The Museum Of Modern Art (sometimes called "The MoMA") in Manhattan, New York first opened on November 7, 1929, and is renowned as being one of the largest and most influential art museums in the world. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, sometimes referred to as "The Lady In White," and other times simply as "The MoMA Ghost." Security guards and other employees working at The Museum of Modern Art at night have reported catching glimpses of The Lady In White, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering or turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. Many also report feeling a strange presence, or hearing disembodied thuds and other sounds coming from the building's 6th floor, which is strictly off limits to guests and employees.
Location Address: 11 W. 53rd Street, Manhattan, New York
The Museum Of Modern Art (sometimes called "The MoMA") in Manhattan, New York first opened on November 7, 1929, and is renowned as being one of the largest and most influential art museums in the world. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, sometimes referred to as "The Lady In White," and other times simply as "The MoMA Ghost." Security guards and other employees working at The Museum of Modern Art at night have reported catching glimpses of The Lady In White, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering or turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. Many also report feeling a strange presence, or hearing disembodied thuds and other sounds coming from the building's 6th floor, which is strictly off limits to guests and employees.
#22
Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum
"The Washington Irving House"
Coordinates: 41.047791°, -73.868538°
Location Address: 3 W. Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, New York
Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum in Irvington, New York was built as a private residence in 1835 by the American author Washington Irving, who is famous for writing the novels The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Rip Van Winkle. The museum is said to be haunted by the spirit of Washington Irving himself, as well as his five nieces who all lived and died in the home. Many guests report witnessing apparitions, feeling strange cold spots, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as hearing disembodied voices and whispers, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Employees working at Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum also claim to arrive at the location in the morning to find that someone has mysteriously cleaned the location or rearranged different objects and furniture.
Location Address: 3 W. Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, New York
Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum in Irvington, New York was built as a private residence in 1835 by the American author Washington Irving, who is famous for writing the novels The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Rip Van Winkle. The museum is said to be haunted by the spirit of Washington Irving himself, as well as his five nieces who all lived and died in the home. Many guests report witnessing apparitions, feeling strange cold spots, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as hearing disembodied voices and whispers, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Employees working at Washington Irving's Sunnyside Museum also claim to arrive at the location in the morning to find that someone has mysteriously cleaned the location or rearranged different objects and furniture.
#23
William Phelps General Store & Home Museum
"Phelps General Store"
Coordinates: 43.064899°, -77.229547°
Location Address: 140 Market Street, Palmyra, New York
Constructed in 1826, the William Phelps General Store & Home in Palmyra, New York is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sibyl Phelps, the last member of the Phelps family, who passed away in 1976. Visitors at the museum report witnessing Mrs. Phelps' apparition, as well as other unidentified spirits. Others report hearing disembodied footsteps and voices, as well as feeling the sensation of being touched by an unseen entity, and many employees have reported encountering a spectral cat that disappears when approached.
Location Address: 140 Market Street, Palmyra, New York
Constructed in 1826, the William Phelps General Store & Home in Palmyra, New York is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sibyl Phelps, the last member of the Phelps family, who passed away in 1976. Visitors at the museum report witnessing Mrs. Phelps' apparition, as well as other unidentified spirits. Others report hearing disembodied footsteps and voices, as well as feeling the sensation of being touched by an unseen entity, and many employees have reported encountering a spectral cat that disappears when approached.
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#1
Aurora Inn
"The Aurora Inn Woman In White"
Coordinates: 42.754572°, -76.702851°
Location Address: 391 Main Street, Aurora, New York
Built in 1833, the Aurora Inn in Aurora, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is allegedly seen by guests and employees at night, as well as the spirit of an unknown man who is seen walking the shoreline of the nearby Cayuga Lake. Although many guests have reported encountering these spirits over the years, the reason for their presence is unknown.
Location Address: 391 Main Street, Aurora, New York
Built in 1833, the Aurora Inn in Aurora, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is allegedly seen by guests and employees at night, as well as the spirit of an unknown man who is seen walking the shoreline of the nearby Cayuga Lake. Although many guests have reported encountering these spirits over the years, the reason for their presence is unknown.
#2
Big Moose Inn & Restaurant
"The Big Moose Inn"
Coordinates: 43.817911°, -74.876708°
Location Address: 1510 Big Moose Road, Eagle Bay, New York
Constructed in 1902, the Big Moose Inn in Eagle Bay, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a pregnant woman named Grace Brown who was murdered by her boyfriend in 1906 after it was discovered that she had become pregnant out of wedlock. According to legend her boyfriend, Chester, promised a romantic getaway for the two. After luring Grace to the remote wilderness, he brought the woman to the middle of Big Moose Lake in a canoe where he beat her unconscious with a wooden racquet and left her to drown. Her apparition is often seen by guests at the inn, as well as wandering the shores of Big Moose Lake where her body was discovered. For additional information see: Big Moose Lake in Webb, New York.
Location Address: 1510 Big Moose Road, Eagle Bay, New York
Constructed in 1902, the Big Moose Inn in Eagle Bay, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a pregnant woman named Grace Brown who was murdered by her boyfriend in 1906 after it was discovered that she had become pregnant out of wedlock. According to legend her boyfriend, Chester, promised a romantic getaway for the two. After luring Grace to the remote wilderness, he brought the woman to the middle of Big Moose Lake in a canoe where he beat her unconscious with a wooden racquet and left her to drown. Her apparition is often seen by guests at the inn, as well as wandering the shores of Big Moose Lake where her body was discovered. For additional information see: Big Moose Lake in Webb, New York.
#3
Broadalbin Hotel
Coordinates: 43.057008°, -74.199460°
Location Address: 59 W. Main Street, Broadalbin, New York
Built in 1854 as a glove store, guests at the Broadalbin Hotel in Broadalbin, New York often report encountering the apparitions of fallen soldiers wearing old military uniforms. Employees report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and others report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as lights flickering or electronic devices turning on and off by themselves. Many suicides have allegedly occurred at the Broadalbin Hotel over the years, which many investigators claim is the reason for the location's haunted reputation. The Broadalbin Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
Location Address: 59 W. Main Street, Broadalbin, New York
Built in 1854 as a glove store, guests at the Broadalbin Hotel in Broadalbin, New York often report encountering the apparitions of fallen soldiers wearing old military uniforms. Employees report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and others report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as lights flickering or electronic devices turning on and off by themselves. Many suicides have allegedly occurred at the Broadalbin Hotel over the years, which many investigators claim is the reason for the location's haunted reputation. The Broadalbin Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
#4
Bull's Head Inn
"The Bull's Head Inn Woman In White"
Coordinates: 42.677497°, -74.485464°
Location Address: 105 Park Place, Cobleskill, New York
Constructed in 1802, the Bull's Head Inn in Cobleskill, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Mrs. Stacy, whose apparition is seen late at night wearing a long white gown. According to legend, paranormal activity at the Bull's Head Inn only began once the inn obtained a liquor license and started serving alcohol. Since Mrs. Stacy was a devout member of the Christian Women's Temperance Union and a strong advocate for alcohol prohibition, many believe this to have angered her restless spirit, which allegedly causes mischief at the bar by knocking over glasses, and throwing plates or other objects.
Location Address: 105 Park Place, Cobleskill, New York
Constructed in 1802, the Bull's Head Inn in Cobleskill, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Mrs. Stacy, whose apparition is seen late at night wearing a long white gown. According to legend, paranormal activity at the Bull's Head Inn only began once the inn obtained a liquor license and started serving alcohol. Since Mrs. Stacy was a devout member of the Christian Women's Temperance Union and a strong advocate for alcohol prohibition, many believe this to have angered her restless spirit, which allegedly causes mischief at the bar by knocking over glasses, and throwing plates or other objects.
#5
Hotel Chelsea
Coordinates: 40.744334°, -73.996873°
Location Address: 222 W. 23rd Street, Manhattan, New York
Constructed in 1884, the Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of British rock star Sid Vicious of The Sex Pistols, who is said to have murdered his then-girlfriend Nancy Spungen before later dying of a heroin overdose. Another spirit commonly observed by guests is that of the famous writer and poet, Dylan Thomas, who passed away in November of 1953 while staying in Room 206. It is unknown how many other spirits reside at the Hotel Chelsea, but guests frequently report encountering shadow figures and apparitions, as well as feeling a mysterious presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Other guests have reported experiencing lights and other electronic devices turning on and off by themselves, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and screams late at night.
Location Address: 222 W. 23rd Street, Manhattan, New York
Constructed in 1884, the Hotel Chelsea in Manhattan, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of British rock star Sid Vicious of The Sex Pistols, who is said to have murdered his then-girlfriend Nancy Spungen before later dying of a heroin overdose. Another spirit commonly observed by guests is that of the famous writer and poet, Dylan Thomas, who passed away in November of 1953 while staying in Room 206. It is unknown how many other spirits reside at the Hotel Chelsea, but guests frequently report encountering shadow figures and apparitions, as well as feeling a mysterious presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Other guests have reported experiencing lights and other electronic devices turning on and off by themselves, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and screams late at night.
#6
Hotel Des Artistes
Coordinates: 40.773502°, -73.978926°
Location Address: 1 W. 67th Street, New York City, New York
Constructed in the early 1900's, the Hotel Des Artistes in New York City is said to be haunted by the spirit of the famous American actor James Dean, who maintained ownership of a 2nd floor apartment until his death in September of 1955, even after moving to Hollywood. Another spirit said to haunt the old hotel is that of a man named Valentino, whose apparition is allegedly seen reflected in windows and mirrors, and accompanied by the strong smell of exotic cologne. In addition to witnessing these apparitions, guests at the Hotel Des Artistes report experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 1 W. 67th Street, New York City, New York
Constructed in the early 1900's, the Hotel Des Artistes in New York City is said to be haunted by the spirit of the famous American actor James Dean, who maintained ownership of a 2nd floor apartment until his death in September of 1955, even after moving to Hollywood. Another spirit said to haunt the old hotel is that of a man named Valentino, whose apparition is allegedly seen reflected in windows and mirrors, and accompanied by the strong smell of exotic cologne. In addition to witnessing these apparitions, guests at the Hotel Des Artistes report experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#7
Hotel Henry Urban Resort
"The Hotel Henry"
Coordinates: 42.929354°, -78.882217°
Location Address: 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, New York
The Hotel Henry Urban Resort in Buffalo, New York was constructed in the late 1800's as the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, which treated patients with mental illness until the early 1970's when it was closed due to claims of abuse and neglect by caretakers. It was also the site of a bloody battlefield during the War of 1812, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers and mental patients who died violent and unnatural deaths. Guests at the Hotel Henry often report seeing shadow figures and apparitions, including the spirit of a mysterious lady in white who wanders the hallways late at night. Employees working at night also report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Workers remodeling empty areas of the hotel over the years have reported hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots, and tools or other equipment being moved or misplaced by an unseen entity.
Location Address: 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, New York
The Hotel Henry Urban Resort in Buffalo, New York was constructed in the late 1800's as the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, which treated patients with mental illness until the early 1970's when it was closed due to claims of abuse and neglect by caretakers. It was also the site of a bloody battlefield during the War of 1812, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers and mental patients who died violent and unnatural deaths. Guests at the Hotel Henry often report seeing shadow figures and apparitions, including the spirit of a mysterious lady in white who wanders the hallways late at night. Employees working at night also report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Workers remodeling empty areas of the hotel over the years have reported hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots, and tools or other equipment being moved or misplaced by an unseen entity.
#8
Scott's Family Resort
Coordinates: 42.017629°, -75.459370°
Location Address: 591 Oquaga Lake Road, Deposit, New York
Visitors at Scott's Family Resort in Deposit, New York report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as apparitions, disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors opening and closing by themselves. Scott's Family Resort was previously known as Hansen's Resort, which was also reported to be haunted. Although many guests over the years have reported encountering these spirits and apparitions, the reason for their presence is unknown.
Location Address: 591 Oquaga Lake Road, Deposit, New York
Visitors at Scott's Family Resort in Deposit, New York report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as apparitions, disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors opening and closing by themselves. Scott's Family Resort was previously known as Hansen's Resort, which was also reported to be haunted. Although many guests over the years have reported encountering these spirits and apparitions, the reason for their presence is unknown.
#9
Smalley's Inn & Restaurant
"Smalley's Inn"
Coordinates: 41.427123°, -73.679258°
Location Address: 57 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York
Constructed in 1852 by James Smalley, Smalley's Inn & Restaurant in Carmel, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Elizabeth Smalley, whose body was found buried beneath the basement stairs in the early 2000's. Employees also report feeling a strange presence, as well as witnessing the spirits of a man and woman who are believed to be Elizabeth's parents. The inn burned down in 1924 and was later converted into an office building, and then reopened as an Italian restaurant during the 1950's.
Location Address: 57 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York
Constructed in 1852 by James Smalley, Smalley's Inn & Restaurant in Carmel, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Elizabeth Smalley, whose body was found buried beneath the basement stairs in the early 2000's. Employees also report feeling a strange presence, as well as witnessing the spirits of a man and woman who are believed to be Elizabeth's parents. The inn burned down in 1924 and was later converted into an office building, and then reopened as an Italian restaurant during the 1950's.
#10
The Adelphi Hotel
"The Adelphi Hotel Woman In Blue"
Coordinates: 43.080664°, -73.786248°
Location Address: 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York
Opened in 1877, The Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman, whose apparition is seen wearing a blue Victorian-era dress. Guests report encountering the woman's ghost throughout the hotel, as well as experiencing cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many report encountering the unidentified woman's spirit, the reason for her presence is unknown.
Location Address: 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York
Opened in 1877, The Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman, whose apparition is seen wearing a blue Victorian-era dress. Guests report encountering the woman's ghost throughout the hotel, as well as experiencing cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many report encountering the unidentified woman's spirit, the reason for her presence is unknown.
#11
The Bird & Bottle Inn
"Warren's Tavern"
Coordinates: 41.413248°, -73.910759°
Location Address: 1123 Old Albany Post Road, Garrison, New York
Built in the 1700's as Warren's Tavern, the Bird & Bottle Inn in Garrison, New York was used as a headquarters by Colonial troops during the American Revolutionary War. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Emily Warren, who was the tavern's original owner. Guests at the inn have reported encountering Emily's spirit, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman's voice singing.
Location Address: 1123 Old Albany Post Road, Garrison, New York
Built in the 1700's as Warren's Tavern, the Bird & Bottle Inn in Garrison, New York was used as a headquarters by Colonial troops during the American Revolutionary War. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Emily Warren, who was the tavern's original owner. Guests at the inn have reported encountering Emily's spirit, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman's voice singing.
#12
The Historic Old Bermuda Inn
"The Bermuda Inn"
Coordinates: 40.553631°, -74.217415°
Location Address: 2512 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, New York
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.
Location Address: 2512 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, New York
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.
#13
The Maplewood Hotel
Coordinates: 42.352396°, -79.325271°
Location Address: 11 Cottage Row, Lily Dale, New York
The Maplewood Hotel was constructed in the late 1800's, and is said to be haunted by a number of unidentified spirits who remain for unknown reasons. Guests at The Maplewood Hotel in Lily Dale, New York report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps at night. Others report being woken in the middle of the night by a shadowy entity, or feeling a strange presence, as if someone else is in the otherwise empty room.
Location Address: 11 Cottage Row, Lily Dale, New York
The Maplewood Hotel was constructed in the late 1800's, and is said to be haunted by a number of unidentified spirits who remain for unknown reasons. Guests at The Maplewood Hotel in Lily Dale, New York report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps at night. Others report being woken in the middle of the night by a shadowy entity, or feeling a strange presence, as if someone else is in the otherwise empty room.
#14
The Naples Hotel & Restaurant
"The Naples Hotel"
Coordinates: 42.614775°, -77.403179°
Location Address: 111 S. Main Street, Naples, New York
The Naples Hotel & Restaurant in Naples, New York was constructed in 1895 as a hotel and resting place for stagecoach and railroad travelers. Visitors report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures at night, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. It's estimated that at least six different ghosts haunt the Naples Hotel, including one woman and her three ghostly children, as well as a man nicknamed Topper. Although many guests over the years have reported encountering these spirits, the exact reason for their presence is unknown.
Location Address: 111 S. Main Street, Naples, New York
The Naples Hotel & Restaurant in Naples, New York was constructed in 1895 as a hotel and resting place for stagecoach and railroad travelers. Visitors report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures at night, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. It's estimated that at least six different ghosts haunt the Naples Hotel, including one woman and her three ghostly children, as well as a man nicknamed Topper. Although many guests over the years have reported encountering these spirits, the exact reason for their presence is unknown.
#15
The Normandie Inn
Coordinates: 40.780675°, -73.110572°
Location Address: 1500 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia, New York
Constructed during the 1920's as a private residence, The Normandie Inn in Bohemia, New York was used as a hotel and speakeasy during the prohibition era. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Maria, who was strangled to death on the 2nd floor, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. One former owner reports having a strange experience where footprints began showing up on a newly shampooed carpet, as if an unseen entity was walking across the room. He also noted that call bells from vacant areas of the inn would often ring without explanation, and former guests staying at the inn reported hearing strange disembodied whispers late at night. The Normandie Inn was permanently closed in 2004 and remains abandoned.
Location Address: 1500 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia, New York
Constructed during the 1920's as a private residence, The Normandie Inn in Bohemia, New York was used as a hotel and speakeasy during the prohibition era. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Maria, who was strangled to death on the 2nd floor, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. One former owner reports having a strange experience where footprints began showing up on a newly shampooed carpet, as if an unseen entity was walking across the room. He also noted that call bells from vacant areas of the inn would often ring without explanation, and former guests staying at the inn reported hearing strange disembodied whispers late at night. The Normandie Inn was permanently closed in 2004 and remains abandoned.
#16
The Sagamore Hotel & Resort
"The Sagamore Hotel"
Coordinates: 43.555736°, -73.645534°
Location Address: 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, New York
Opened in 1883, The Sagamore Hotel in Bolton Landing, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy who was hit by a car while collecting lost golf balls near the hotel's golf course during the 1950's. Since his death, golfers at the resort report witnessing the apparition of a young boy, who allegedly likes to play pranks by laughing and throwing golf balls at people. An article published by Today Magazine lists The Sagamore Hotel & Resort as one of the top ten most haunted hotels in the United States, with apparitions being sighted at many different locations. The 2nd floor of The Sagamore Hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former maid who was killed by another woman during the 1930's after it was discovered she was having an affair, and guests on the 2nd and 3rd floor often report encountering the spirit of a man wearing a long black cloak. Other guests have reported encountering the spirit of a former hotel guest who is described as having a long mustache and wearing a three-piece suit, as well as witnessing the spirits of young children running and playing in the hallways late at night. Many psychic mediums and sensitives who stay at The Sagamore Hotel claim the spirits of those who once came to the hotel on vacation still continue to do so after their death.
Location Address: 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, New York
Opened in 1883, The Sagamore Hotel in Bolton Landing, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy who was hit by a car while collecting lost golf balls near the hotel's golf course during the 1950's. Since his death, golfers at the resort report witnessing the apparition of a young boy, who allegedly likes to play pranks by laughing and throwing golf balls at people. An article published by Today Magazine lists The Sagamore Hotel & Resort as one of the top ten most haunted hotels in the United States, with apparitions being sighted at many different locations. The 2nd floor of The Sagamore Hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former maid who was killed by another woman during the 1930's after it was discovered she was having an affair, and guests on the 2nd and 3rd floor often report encountering the spirit of a man wearing a long black cloak. Other guests have reported encountering the spirit of a former hotel guest who is described as having a long mustache and wearing a three-piece suit, as well as witnessing the spirits of young children running and playing in the hallways late at night. Many psychic mediums and sensitives who stay at The Sagamore Hotel claim the spirits of those who once came to the hotel on vacation still continue to do so after their death.
#17
The Shanley Hotel
Coordinates: 41.740603°, -74.373638°
Location Address: 56 Main Street, Napanoch, New York
Constructed in 1845 as Ritch's Hotel, The Shanley Hotel in Napanoch, New York was used during the prohibition era as a brothel and speakeasy, and is considered one of the most haunted hotels in New York. Guests and employees report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing a wide variety of other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, whistling, and footsteps. Others report encountering a spectral cat, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 56 Main Street, Napanoch, New York
Constructed in 1845 as Ritch's Hotel, The Shanley Hotel in Napanoch, New York was used during the prohibition era as a brothel and speakeasy, and is considered one of the most haunted hotels in New York. Guests and employees report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing a wide variety of other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, whistling, and footsteps. Others report encountering a spectral cat, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#18
The Sherwood Hotel
Coordinates: 42.329252°, -75.770314°
Location Address: 25 Genesee Street, Greene, New York
Constructed in the early 1900's, The Sherwood Hotel in Greene, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Rebecca, who allegedly committed suicide by jumping from one of the second floor balconies. Her apparition is most often seen by guests staying in Room 207 and 209. Other guests have reported hearing the sounds of disembodied screams, as well as witnessing doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Two guests staying at The Sherwood Hotel in January when the hotel was empty reported hearing the sounds of a party being held in the hallways outside their room, but when they went to investigate the source of the noises, nobody was there. The couple even went on to complain to the hotel's manager, who confirmed that nobody else was staying in the building.
Location Address: 25 Genesee Street, Greene, New York
Constructed in the early 1900's, The Sherwood Hotel in Greene, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Rebecca, who allegedly committed suicide by jumping from one of the second floor balconies. Her apparition is most often seen by guests staying in Room 207 and 209. Other guests have reported hearing the sounds of disembodied screams, as well as witnessing doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Two guests staying at The Sherwood Hotel in January when the hotel was empty reported hearing the sounds of a party being held in the hallways outside their room, but when they went to investigate the source of the noises, nobody was there. The couple even went on to complain to the hotel's manager, who confirmed that nobody else was staying in the building.
#19
Townsend Manor Inn
"Townsend Manor"
Coordinates: 41.108778°, -72.361966°
Location Address: 714 Main Street, Greenport, New York
The Townsend Manor Inn in Greenport, New York was constructed in the early 1800's as a private residence. Guests at the inn report being woken in the middle of the night by the spirit of a young girl, as well as experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal activity, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, footsteps, lights flickering, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Other guests report hearing strange tapping and banging noises, as well as the disembodied sounds of a young girl's voice.
Location Address: 714 Main Street, Greenport, New York
The Townsend Manor Inn in Greenport, New York was constructed in the early 1800's as a private residence. Guests at the inn report being woken in the middle of the night by the spirit of a young girl, as well as experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal activity, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, footsteps, lights flickering, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Other guests report hearing strange tapping and banging noises, as well as the disembodied sounds of a young girl's voice.
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#1
Brooklyn Bridge
Coordinates: 40.706023°, -73.996729°
Location Address: Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York
Constructed between 1869 and 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of at least twenty former workers who were killed during its construction. Motorists and pedestrians at night often report witnessing shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams. One commonly seen spirit is that of a headless man who was allegedly decapitated by a large cable during the bridge's construction, and another is that of a young girl whose spirit is seen by pedestrians at night. It's also estimated that hundreds of people over the years have committed suicide by jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge, whose spirits may still linger at the location of their death.
Location Address: Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York
Constructed between 1869 and 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of at least twenty former workers who were killed during its construction. Motorists and pedestrians at night often report witnessing shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams. One commonly seen spirit is that of a headless man who was allegedly decapitated by a large cable during the bridge's construction, and another is that of a young girl whose spirit is seen by pedestrians at night. It's also estimated that hundreds of people over the years have committed suicide by jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge, whose spirits may still linger at the location of their death.
#2
Cedarvale Road
"13 Curves Road"
Coordinates: 42.971066°, -76.249368°
Location Address: Cedarvale Road, Onondaga, New York
Also known as 13 Curves, Cedarvale Road in Onondaga, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, who according to legend was killed in a car crash on her wedding night. Witnesses who encounter the woman's spirit say she carries a lantern, has eerie, glowing eyes, and is covered in blood. Sometimes referred to as the Ghost Bride of 13 Curves, motorists often report trying to offer the ghostly woman a ride before she mysteriously vanishes, and many also blame the woman for a number of strange car accidents on the road. Pedestrians walking in the area at night also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if they are being watched.
Location Address: Cedarvale Road, Onondaga, New York
Also known as 13 Curves, Cedarvale Road in Onondaga, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, who according to legend was killed in a car crash on her wedding night. Witnesses who encounter the woman's spirit say she carries a lantern, has eerie, glowing eyes, and is covered in blood. Sometimes referred to as the Ghost Bride of 13 Curves, motorists often report trying to offer the ghostly woman a ride before she mysteriously vanishes, and many also blame the woman for a number of strange car accidents on the road. Pedestrians walking in the area at night also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if they are being watched.
#3
County Route 57
"Seneca Hill"
Coordinates: 43.256767°, -76.333878°
Location Address: County Route 57, Oswego, New York
In the spring of 1898, an Oswego man named William Cooper returned to his family farmhouse on County Route 57, also known as Seneca Hill, after a night of heavy drinking. After getting into an argument with his wife, William loaded a rifle and attempted to shoot her. Mrs. Cooper managed to escape with their young daughter, and ran to a neighbor's house for help. When William arrived shortly after, it's believed that he first shot and killed the neighbors who attempted to protect his wife. According to an article published in the New York Times on June 25th of 1898, he then turned the rifle on Mrs. Cooper, their daughter, and then finally himself. Ever since, motorists on County Route 57 and several other nearby roadways have reported witnessing the spirit of a woman and a young girl wearing old night gowns running barefoot down the road. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: County Route 57, Oswego, New York
In the spring of 1898, an Oswego man named William Cooper returned to his family farmhouse on County Route 57, also known as Seneca Hill, after a night of heavy drinking. After getting into an argument with his wife, William loaded a rifle and attempted to shoot her. Mrs. Cooper managed to escape with their young daughter, and ran to a neighbor's house for help. When William arrived shortly after, it's believed that he first shot and killed the neighbors who attempted to protect his wife. According to an article published in the New York Times on June 25th of 1898, he then turned the rifle on Mrs. Cooper, their daughter, and then finally himself. Ever since, motorists on County Route 57 and several other nearby roadways have reported witnessing the spirit of a woman and a young girl wearing old night gowns running barefoot down the road. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#4
Delaware Road
Coordinates: 43.058114°, -78.622808°
Location Address: Delaware Road, Clarence, New York
Motorists traveling on Delaware Road in Clarence, New York report witnessing the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen carrying a lantern, and who is often accompanied by the spirit of a young girl. Others have reported encountering a large canine-like creature with allegedly supernatural origins, described as looking like part horse, and part hound. One young man who visited Delaware Road in 2014 claims to have encountered the strange creature with a group of friends, who fled after the animal appeared behind them, growling menacingly. Others report feeling cold spots and experiencing electronic device malfunctions, such as flashlight batteries being drained, or other equipment refusing to work. Other investigators have reported experiencing unexplained feelings of depression, sadness, and dread, which forces them to leave the location.
Location Address: Delaware Road, Clarence, New York
Motorists traveling on Delaware Road in Clarence, New York report witnessing the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen carrying a lantern, and who is often accompanied by the spirit of a young girl. Others have reported encountering a large canine-like creature with allegedly supernatural origins, described as looking like part horse, and part hound. One young man who visited Delaware Road in 2014 claims to have encountered the strange creature with a group of friends, who fled after the animal appeared behind them, growling menacingly. Others report feeling cold spots and experiencing electronic device malfunctions, such as flashlight batteries being drained, or other equipment refusing to work. Other investigators have reported experiencing unexplained feelings of depression, sadness, and dread, which forces them to leave the location.
#5
East Lake Road
Coordinates: 42.940773°, -75.859608°
Location Address: East Lake Road, Cazenovia, New York
Motorists on East Lake Road in Cazenovia, New York report encountering the apparitions of two women dressed in 1700's-era clothing. According to motorists the two women disappear when approached, and are described as being transparent, with car headlights passing through their transient forms.
Location Address: East Lake Road, Cazenovia, New York
Motorists on East Lake Road in Cazenovia, New York report encountering the apparitions of two women dressed in 1700's-era clothing. According to motorists the two women disappear when approached, and are described as being transparent, with car headlights passing through their transient forms.
#6
Fiddlers Bridge Road
"Fiddlers Bridge"
Coordinates: 41.877884°, -73.807306°
Location Address: Fiddlers Bridge Road, Clinton Corners, New York
Locals in Clinton Corners, New York report hearing the disembodied sounds of a fiddle playing on Fiddlers Bridge Road late at night, where a local man who was notorious for playing the fiddle died on September 7, 1808. According to legend, the man was walking home on a dark and foggy night, and was murdered at the bridge now known as Fiddlers Bridge. Motorists on Fiddlers Bridge Road most often report witnessing the man's apparition in the days leading up to Halloween, which is said to be the anniversary of the fiddler's death.
Location Address: Fiddlers Bridge Road, Clinton Corners, New York
Locals in Clinton Corners, New York report hearing the disembodied sounds of a fiddle playing on Fiddlers Bridge Road late at night, where a local man who was notorious for playing the fiddle died on September 7, 1808. According to legend, the man was walking home on a dark and foggy night, and was murdered at the bridge now known as Fiddlers Bridge. Motorists on Fiddlers Bridge Road most often report witnessing the man's apparition in the days leading up to Halloween, which is said to be the anniversary of the fiddler's death.
#7
Gray Road
Coordinates: 43.4216465, -76.4959203
Location Address: Gray Road, Minetto, New York
Gray Road in Minetto, New York is the location of many tragic and violent deaths. On November 2, 1926, a woman named Ethel Guinup committed suicide and was found hanging from a tree on the side of the road, and on August 9, 1961 a cab driver named Frank Coolidge was fatally shot by a passenger and left in the woods to die. Motorists driving on Gray Road report encountering apparitions and shadow figures, as well as witnessing strange glowing orbs and experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices and screams. Locals also claim that many other unknown spirits haunt Gray Road and the surrounding marshlands, and many report feeling the presence of an unseen entity when traveling on the road at night.
Location Address: Gray Road, Minetto, New York
Gray Road in Minetto, New York is the location of many tragic and violent deaths. On November 2, 1926, a woman named Ethel Guinup committed suicide and was found hanging from a tree on the side of the road, and on August 9, 1961 a cab driver named Frank Coolidge was fatally shot by a passenger and left in the woods to die. Motorists driving on Gray Road report encountering apparitions and shadow figures, as well as witnessing strange glowing orbs and experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices and screams. Locals also claim that many other unknown spirits haunt Gray Road and the surrounding marshlands, and many report feeling the presence of an unseen entity when traveling on the road at night.
#8
Greenfield Road
Coordinates: 41.726713°, -74.410762°
Location Address: Greenfield Road, Ellenville, New York
Motorists on Greenfield Road in Ellenville, New York report witnessing the spirits of two young children dressed in 1800's style clothing. Pedestrians walking on the road at night also report experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many witnesses have come forward over the years claiming to witness these two spirits, the reason for their presence is unknown.
Location Address: Greenfield Road, Ellenville, New York
Motorists on Greenfield Road in Ellenville, New York report witnessing the spirits of two young children dressed in 1800's style clothing. Pedestrians walking on the road at night also report experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Although many witnesses have come forward over the years claiming to witness these two spirits, the reason for their presence is unknown.
#9
Gulf Road
Coordinates: 43.041781°, -75.922824°
Location Address: Gulf Road, Chittenango, New York
Motorists on Gulf Road in Chittenango, New York report witnessing the spirit of a mysterious woman late at night, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadowy figures. Others claim to witness strange glowing orbs coming from the nearby woods, and pedestrians often report hearing disembodied footsteps and the sounds of distant voices chanting. Due to findings of alleged satanic symbols and artifacts in the woods along Gulf Road, the area is also believed to be used as a meeting place for alleged Satanists to perform dark magic and other occult rituals.
Location Address: Gulf Road, Chittenango, New York
Motorists on Gulf Road in Chittenango, New York report witnessing the spirit of a mysterious woman late at night, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadowy figures. Others claim to witness strange glowing orbs coming from the nearby woods, and pedestrians often report hearing disembodied footsteps and the sounds of distant voices chanting. Due to findings of alleged satanic symbols and artifacts in the woods along Gulf Road, the area is also believed to be used as a meeting place for alleged Satanists to perform dark magic and other occult rituals.
#10
Hylan Boulevard
Coordinates: 40.559697°, -74.123766°
Location Address: Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York
The wooded area surrounding Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, New York is believed to be 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 spectral figures and 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 settled the land and began construction during the 1600's.
Location Address: Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York
The wooded area surrounding Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, New York is believed to be 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 spectral figures and 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 settled the land and began construction during the 1600's.
#11
Lee Avenue
"The Lee Avenue Haunting"
Coordinates: 40.912047°, -73.878766°
Location Address: Lee Avenue, Yonkers, New York
Residents of Lee Avenue in Yonkers, New York claim their homes are frequently visited by violent, aggressive spirits who torment their inhabitants. Reports of paranormal activity range from encountering malevolent spirits, to hearing disembodied voices, to having objects thrown across the room by an unseen entity. Former residents have also reported feeling as if they were being possessed by a demonic entity, and several attempts to exorcise the houses have been attempted over the years. Many believe the buildings on Lee Avenue were built over an ancient Native American burial ground, and in June of 2012 a book was published by a former Lee Avenue resident about the allegedly haunted location, called The Lee Avenue Haunting.
Location Address: Lee Avenue, Yonkers, New York
Residents of Lee Avenue in Yonkers, New York claim their homes are frequently visited by violent, aggressive spirits who torment their inhabitants. Reports of paranormal activity range from encountering malevolent spirits, to hearing disembodied voices, to having objects thrown across the room by an unseen entity. Former residents have also reported feeling as if they were being possessed by a demonic entity, and several attempts to exorcise the houses have been attempted over the years. Many believe the buildings on Lee Avenue were built over an ancient Native American burial ground, and in June of 2012 a book was published by a former Lee Avenue resident about the allegedly haunted location, called The Lee Avenue Haunting.
#12
Lovers Lane
Coordinates: 43.477693°, -75.302127°
Location Address: Lovers Lane, Boonville, New York
Lovers Lane in Boonville, New York is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of French settlers who once used the road for trading and other purposes during the 1700's. Motorists often report witnessing the apparitions of men and women who appear to be wearing 1700's era clothing, and pedestrians report hearing the disembodied sounds of horses and wagon wheels.
Location Address: Lovers Lane, Boonville, New York
Lovers Lane in Boonville, New York is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of French settlers who once used the road for trading and other purposes during the 1700's. Motorists often report witnessing the apparitions of men and women who appear to be wearing 1700's era clothing, and pedestrians report hearing the disembodied sounds of horses and wagon wheels.
#13
Mt. Misery & Sweet Hollow Road
Coordinates: 40.814588°, -73.426854°
Location Address: Mt. Misery Road & Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington, New York
Motorists on Mt. Misery Road and Sweet Hollow Road in West Hills, New York report encountering the spirit of a woman late at night, known as "The Lady In White." In some instances, drivers pull over to offer the woman a ride before she mysteriously vanishes. Another urban legend claims that during the 1700's a hospital located in the woods near Sweet Hollow Road burned down, killing a number of patients, whose smoldering apparitions are said to appear at night screaming in agony. Even before European settlers arrived in New York in the 1600's, Native American tribes believed the area to be cursed.
Location Address: Mt. Misery Road & Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington, New York
Motorists on Mt. Misery Road and Sweet Hollow Road in West Hills, New York report encountering the spirit of a woman late at night, known as "The Lady In White." In some instances, drivers pull over to offer the woman a ride before she mysteriously vanishes. Another urban legend claims that during the 1700's a hospital located in the woods near Sweet Hollow Road burned down, killing a number of patients, whose smoldering apparitions are said to appear at night screaming in agony. Even before European settlers arrived in New York in the 1600's, Native American tribes believed the area to be cursed.
#14
North Lake Road
Coordinates: 43.462514°, -75.056542°
Location Address: North Lake Road, Forestport, New York
North Lake Road in Forestport, New York was used by the British army to transport troops during the American Revolutionary War, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of a number of former British and American soldiers who were killed in battle. Motorists driving on the road at night have reported witnessing apparitions dressed in 1700's-style military uniforms, as well as experiencing unexplained feelings of dread, or feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
Location Address: North Lake Road, Forestport, New York
North Lake Road in Forestport, New York was used by the British army to transport troops during the American Revolutionary War, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of a number of former British and American soldiers who were killed in battle. Motorists driving on the road at night have reported witnessing apparitions dressed in 1700's-style military uniforms, as well as experiencing unexplained feelings of dread, or feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
#15
Pigman Road
"The Pig Man"
Coordinates: 42.622436°, -79.048335°
Location Address: Holland Road, Angola, New York
Since the 1950's, locals in Angola, New York have told stories of a fearsome, ax-wielding creature known as "The Pigman," who is described as having the torso of a man and the head of a pig. Holland Road is commonly referred to as "Pigman Road" due to an urban legend that claims a group of teenagers were killed by the Pigman, and their heads were mounted on pikes along the road. Although no historical evidence is available to validate these claims, and very few encounters with the Pigman have been reported over the years, many locals believe the Pigman still hides in wooded areas along Holland Road waiting to claim his next victim and mount their head on a pike.
Location Address: Holland Road, Angola, New York
Since the 1950's, locals in Angola, New York have told stories of a fearsome, ax-wielding creature known as "The Pigman," who is described as having the torso of a man and the head of a pig. Holland Road is commonly referred to as "Pigman Road" due to an urban legend that claims a group of teenagers were killed by the Pigman, and their heads were mounted on pikes along the road. Although no historical evidence is available to validate these claims, and very few encounters with the Pigman have been reported over the years, many locals believe the Pigman still hides in wooded areas along Holland Road waiting to claim his next victim and mount their head on a pike.
#16
Sears Pond Road
"Tug Hill"
Coordinates: 43.7371756, -75.705397
Location Address: Sears Pond Road, Montague, New York
Sometimes referred to as Tug Hill, Sears Pond Road in Montague, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Anna Tebidor, who was decapitated in a fatal car accident on June 14, 1954. According to police reports, Anna Tebidor was returning home from an alcohol run with a friend when the truck she was driving failed to maneuver around a sharp curve, causing the vehicle to flip several times before finally landing a short distance off the road. Since her death, motorists on Sears Pond Road have reported encountering the spirit of Anna Tebidor, who has earned the nickname "Tug Hill Annie." She is described as being pale, and appearing to float or glide along the surface of the road instead of walking. Other witnesses have reported hearing disembodied voices, as well as capturing EVPs and misty apparitions on camera.
Location Address: Sears Pond Road, Montague, New York
Sometimes referred to as Tug Hill, Sears Pond Road in Montague, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Anna Tebidor, who was decapitated in a fatal car accident on June 14, 1954. According to police reports, Anna Tebidor was returning home from an alcohol run with a friend when the truck she was driving failed to maneuver around a sharp curve, causing the vehicle to flip several times before finally landing a short distance off the road. Since her death, motorists on Sears Pond Road have reported encountering the spirit of Anna Tebidor, who has earned the nickname "Tug Hill Annie." She is described as being pale, and appearing to float or glide along the surface of the road instead of walking. Other witnesses have reported hearing disembodied voices, as well as capturing EVPs and misty apparitions on camera.
#17
Spook Rock Road
Coordinates: 41.1204957, -74.0980221
Location Address: Spook Rock Road, Montebello, New York
Spook Rock Road in Montebello, New York is said to be haunted by several apparitions, and is the center of many folklore tales. One story claims that a Native American man and a Dutch woman were caught by townsfolk having an affair, and were lynched. Another story tells of a Native American tribesman who murdered a young Dutch girl as revenge over a dispute with European settlers. Motorists on Spook Rock Road report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied screams late at night, while others report feeling sudden cold spots, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
Location Address: Spook Rock Road, Montebello, New York
Spook Rock Road in Montebello, New York is said to be haunted by several apparitions, and is the center of many folklore tales. One story claims that a Native American man and a Dutch woman were caught by townsfolk having an affair, and were lynched. Another story tells of a Native American tribesman who murdered a young Dutch girl as revenge over a dispute with European settlers. Motorists on Spook Rock Road report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied screams late at night, while others report feeling sudden cold spots, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
#18
Starr Hill Road
Coordinates: 43.335086°, -75.233952°
Location Address: Starr Hill Road, Steuben, New York
Starr Hill Road in Steuben, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Welsh immigrant and physician named Dr. Roberts, who was killed during a storm while walking to a patient's house due to a medical emergency in the late 1800's. His apparition is often seen by motorists at night carrying a lantern, and pedestrians on Star Hill Road also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or experiencing feelings of being watched.
Location Address: Starr Hill Road, Steuben, New York
Starr Hill Road in Steuben, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Welsh immigrant and physician named Dr. Roberts, who was killed during a storm while walking to a patient's house due to a medical emergency in the late 1800's. His apparition is often seen by motorists at night carrying a lantern, and pedestrians on Star Hill Road also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or experiencing feelings of being watched.
#19
Sterling Road
Coordinates: 43.1697454, -75.7255978
Location Address: Sterling Road, Sylvan Beach, New York
Sterling Road in Sylvan Beach, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was murdered, with many claiming that other murders have occurred at this location over the years as well. Motorists at night report witnessing a female apparition walking on the road and through the nearby woods, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and screams. Others claim to encounter a phantom vehicle driving on the road, or report witnessing strange lights in the woods. There is also an abandoned house located on Sterling Road where investigators report witnessing apparitions and experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity, and feelings of being pushed or attacked. Despite these claims, no historical evidence of a murder taking place on Sterling Road is currently available to confirm their validity.
Location Address: Sterling Road, Sylvan Beach, New York
Sterling Road in Sylvan Beach, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was murdered, with many claiming that other murders have occurred at this location over the years as well. Motorists at night report witnessing a female apparition walking on the road and through the nearby woods, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and screams. Others claim to encounter a phantom vehicle driving on the road, or report witnessing strange lights in the woods. There is also an abandoned house located on Sterling Road where investigators report witnessing apparitions and experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity, and feelings of being pushed or attacked. Despite these claims, no historical evidence of a murder taking place on Sterling Road is currently available to confirm their validity.
#20
Whiskey Hollow Road
"Whiskey Hollow"
Coordinates: 43.11637°, -76.394616°
Location Address: Whiskey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, New York
Whiskey Hollow Road in Baldwinsville, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who died under mysterious circumstances while imprisoned in a small shack. According to legend, the man was wrongfully accused of murder and died in captivity while awaiting trial. After learning of his death, the man's wife allegedly hung herself from a nearby tree. Their spirits are both said to haunt the area, and many locals have reported hearing disembodied voices and screams coming from the woods at night. There are also rumors that a satanic cult meets in the woods along Whiskey Hollow Road in secret to perform dark magic rituals, however these claims are widely considered to be nothing more than urban legends.
Location Address: Whiskey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, New York
Whiskey Hollow Road in Baldwinsville, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who died under mysterious circumstances while imprisoned in a small shack. According to legend, the man was wrongfully accused of murder and died in captivity while awaiting trial. After learning of his death, the man's wife allegedly hung herself from a nearby tree. Their spirits are both said to haunt the area, and many locals have reported hearing disembodied voices and screams coming from the woods at night. There are also rumors that a satanic cult meets in the woods along Whiskey Hollow Road in secret to perform dark magic rituals, however these claims are widely considered to be nothing more than urban legends.
#21
Widow Susan Road
"The Ghost Of Widow Susan"
Coordinates: 42.937915, -74.162120
Location Address: Widow Susan Road, Amsterdam, New York
Widow Susan Road in Amsterdam, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Susan Thomas, who passed away in 1892 after being widowed for over fifty years. Her apparition is often seen wearing a long white dress by motorists late at night, allegedly searching for her lost husband. Pedestrians walking the road at night also report feeling a strange presence, as if being followed or watched by an unseen entity. In October of 2016 an article was published by a local newspaper called The Daily Gazette which confirmed the existence of Susan Thomas, as well as many of the claims of locals who have reported witnessing her ghost.
Location Address: Widow Susan Road, Amsterdam, New York
Widow Susan Road in Amsterdam, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Susan Thomas, who passed away in 1892 after being widowed for over fifty years. Her apparition is often seen wearing a long white dress by motorists late at night, allegedly searching for her lost husband. Pedestrians walking the road at night also report feeling a strange presence, as if being followed or watched by an unseen entity. In October of 2016 an article was published by a local newspaper called The Daily Gazette which confirmed the existence of Susan Thomas, as well as many of the claims of locals who have reported witnessing her ghost.
#22
Wing Hollow Road
"Wing Hollow"
Coordinates: 42.127500°, -78.52317°
Location Address: Wing Hollow Road, Allegany, New York
The area known as Wing Hollow in Allegany, New York was built in the 1950's as a skiing lodge called Ski Wing Resort. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of several skiers who were killed when a ski lift collapsed in the early 1960's. Motorists on Wing Hollow Road, which runs parallel to the resort, report witnessing the apparitions of men and women wearing skiing equipment late at night, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. The spirits of two former employees who were shot and killed during a robbery in 1978 are also said to haunt the area where the resort once stood.
Location Address: Wing Hollow Road, Allegany, New York
The area known as Wing Hollow in Allegany, New York was built in the 1950's as a skiing lodge called Ski Wing Resort. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of several skiers who were killed when a ski lift collapsed in the early 1960's. Motorists on Wing Hollow Road, which runs parallel to the resort, report witnessing the apparitions of men and women wearing skiing equipment late at night, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. The spirits of two former employees who were shot and killed during a robbery in 1978 are also said to haunt the area where the resort once stood.
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#1
Albany Rural Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.707115°, -73.731562°
Location Address: Cemetery Avenue, Albany, New York
Established in 1884, Albany Rural Cemetery in Albany, New York spans over 460 acres, and is renowned as one of the most scenic cemeteries in the United States. Visitors report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams late at night. Albany Rural Cemetery has been the site of several violent suicides over the years: Mary Douglas Scott, who was found dead after drinking arsenic, and a woman named Anna T. Osterhoudt, who died of a self-inflicted bullet wound next to the tomb of her late husband. Both women are now said to haunt the cemetery, in addition to a number of other unidentified men and women. Another spirit believed to haunt the old burial ground is a woman known as "The Gray Lady," whose body was found in a nearby lake, as well as another spirit of a young woman wearing a prom dress. Some visiting the cemetery additionally report hearing the disembodied sounds of a beautiful female voice humming, while also feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Others have even reported encountering a spectral hound with glowing red eyes, as well as mysterious glowing orbs that appear to float through the cemetery late at night.
Location Address: Cemetery Avenue, Albany, New York
Established in 1884, Albany Rural Cemetery in Albany, New York spans over 460 acres, and is renowned as one of the most scenic cemeteries in the United States. Visitors report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams late at night. Albany Rural Cemetery has been the site of several violent suicides over the years: Mary Douglas Scott, who was found dead after drinking arsenic, and a woman named Anna T. Osterhoudt, who died of a self-inflicted bullet wound next to the tomb of her late husband. Both women are now said to haunt the cemetery, in addition to a number of other unidentified men and women. Another spirit believed to haunt the old burial ground is a woman known as "The Gray Lady," whose body was found in a nearby lake, as well as another spirit of a young woman wearing a prom dress. Some visiting the cemetery additionally report hearing the disembodied sounds of a beautiful female voice humming, while also feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Others have even reported encountering a spectral hound with glowing red eyes, as well as mysterious glowing orbs that appear to float through the cemetery late at night.
#2
Bayside Cemetery
Coordinates: 40.678289°, -73.855874°
Location Address: 80th Street, Ozone Park, Queens, New York
Founded in 1865, Bayside Cemetery in Queens, New York is a historic Jewish cemetery that spans over twelve acres, and is home to over 35,000 burial plots. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as strange odors, disembodied voices, whispers, and feelings of paranoia that subside upon leaving the location. Paranormal investigators also report experiencing issues with electronic devices, such as camera and flashlight batteries being unexpectedly drained. During the mid-1900's, Bayside Cemetery fell into a state of disrepair and neglect, and saw many tombstones and other monuments fall victim to vandalism. In 2012 a nonprofit organization called The Community Association for Jewish At-Risk Cemeteries (CAJAC) began restoring the cemetery, and continues to maintain and preserve it.
Location Address: 80th Street, Ozone Park, Queens, New York
Founded in 1865, Bayside Cemetery in Queens, New York is a historic Jewish cemetery that spans over twelve acres, and is home to over 35,000 burial plots. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as strange odors, disembodied voices, whispers, and feelings of paranoia that subside upon leaving the location. Paranormal investigators also report experiencing issues with electronic devices, such as camera and flashlight batteries being unexpectedly drained. During the mid-1900's, Bayside Cemetery fell into a state of disrepair and neglect, and saw many tombstones and other monuments fall victim to vandalism. In 2012 a nonprofit organization called The Community Association for Jewish At-Risk Cemeteries (CAJAC) began restoring the cemetery, and continues to maintain and preserve it.
#3
Caldwell Cemetery
Coordinates: 43.421119°, -73.716170°
Location Address: Mohican Street & Dieskau Street, Lake George, New York
Caldwell Cemetery in Lake George, New York is named after an Irish immigrant named James Caldwell, who founded the town of Caldwell in 1810, which later became the town of Lake George. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of Colonial soldiers who were killed in a smallpox outbreak in the early 1810's. Many visitors report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers wearing military uniforms, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of musket fire, and smelling gunpowder. Others have reported feeling sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity.
Location Address: Mohican Street & Dieskau Street, Lake George, New York
Caldwell Cemetery in Lake George, New York is named after an Irish immigrant named James Caldwell, who founded the town of Caldwell in 1810, which later became the town of Lake George. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of Colonial soldiers who were killed in a smallpox outbreak in the early 1810's. Many visitors report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers wearing military uniforms, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of musket fire, and smelling gunpowder. Others have reported feeling sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity.
#4
Cold Springs Cemetery
Coordinates: 43.183906°, -78.657474°
Location Address: 4849 Cold Springs Road, Lockport, New York
Established in 1840, Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who was kidnapped and murdered after being picked up hitchhiking. Visitors to the cemetery report witnessing the woman's apparition, as well as experiencing cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Motorists driving by the cemetery at night claim to experience strange issues with electronic devices, such as radio static and car batteries dying without explanation. Others have also reported being approached by a young woman asking for a ride, who then mysteriously vanishes. Cold Spring Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Location Address: 4849 Cold Springs Road, Lockport, New York
Established in 1840, Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who was kidnapped and murdered after being picked up hitchhiking. Visitors to the cemetery report witnessing the woman's apparition, as well as experiencing cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Motorists driving by the cemetery at night claim to experience strange issues with electronic devices, such as radio static and car batteries dying without explanation. Others have also reported being approached by a young woman asking for a ride, who then mysteriously vanishes. Cold Spring Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
#5
Dewittville Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.245264°, -79.442435°
Location Address: Meadows Road, Dewittville, New York
Dewittville Cemetery in Dewittville, New York was used from 1833 until 1918 by the Choutouqua County Poor House to bury deceased residents with no family. According to local historians, grave markers were not used in the cemetery until 1869, and many men and women were buried in unmarked graves. Their restless spirits are said to haunt the cemetery at night, where investigators report witnessing glowing orbs and apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, and feeling a strange presence.
Location Address: Meadows Road, Dewittville, New York
Dewittville Cemetery in Dewittville, New York was used from 1833 until 1918 by the Choutouqua County Poor House to bury deceased residents with no family. According to local historians, grave markers were not used in the cemetery until 1869, and many men and women were buried in unmarked graves. Their restless spirits are said to haunt the cemetery at night, where investigators report witnessing glowing orbs and apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, and feeling a strange presence.
#6
East Otto Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.4148458, -78.8341101
Location Address: County Route 12, East Otto, New York
East Otto Cemetery in East Otto, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of two headless women, whose apparitions are often seen by visitors at night. Others report witnessing the apparition of a man wielding an ax, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of women's screams. Although many East Otto locals have reported witnessing these three spirits, the reason for their presence is unknown.
Location Address: County Route 12, East Otto, New York
East Otto Cemetery in East Otto, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of two headless women, whose apparitions are often seen by visitors at night. Others report witnessing the apparition of a man wielding an ax, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of women's screams. Although many East Otto locals have reported witnessing these three spirits, the reason for their presence is unknown.
#7
Forest Park Cemetery
"The Gateway To Hell"
Coordinates: 42.717537°, -73.635248°
Location Address: 387 Pinewoods Avenue, Brunswick, New York
Established in 1897, Forest Park Cemetery is sometimes referred to as Pinewood Cemetery, and among superstitious locals has earned the nickname, "The Gateway to Hell." Visitors report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures at night, as well as a pair of glowing red eyes that appear to be watching for trespassers. One common urban legend claims that an article in Time Magazine was written declaring Forest Park Cemetery among the most haunted in the United States, but this claim was later proven to be false.
Location Address: 387 Pinewoods Avenue, Brunswick, New York
Established in 1897, Forest Park Cemetery is sometimes referred to as Pinewood Cemetery, and among superstitious locals has earned the nickname, "The Gateway to Hell." Visitors report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures at night, as well as a pair of glowing red eyes that appear to be watching for trespassers. One common urban legend claims that an article in Time Magazine was written declaring Forest Park Cemetery among the most haunted in the United States, but this claim was later proven to be false.
#8
Goodleberg Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.714109°, -78.537602°
Location Address: 12119 Goodleberg Road, South Wales, New York
Established in 1811, Goodleberg Cemetery in South Wales, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is allegedly seen by visitors at night. Investigators also report experiencing other paranormal activity, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, and the disembodied sounds of a baby crying. The ghost of a local man named Dr. Albert Speaker is also said to haunt the cemetery, urging trespassers to leave. According to legend, Dr. Speaker once lived in a large house overlooking Goodleberg Cemetery where he made a living performing illegal abortions. After performing an abortion, he would dispose of the fetal remains somewhere within the cemetery, where it's said his spirit now lingers to prevent the living from discovering his wicked secrets. Dr. Speaker allegedly died of a heart attack in 1948 shortly after local police began investigating claims of his illegal activity, however many believe that he committed suicide to avoid punishment for his crimes.
Location Address: 12119 Goodleberg Road, South Wales, New York
Established in 1811, Goodleberg Cemetery in South Wales, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is allegedly seen by visitors at night. Investigators also report experiencing other paranormal activity, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, and the disembodied sounds of a baby crying. The ghost of a local man named Dr. Albert Speaker is also said to haunt the cemetery, urging trespassers to leave. According to legend, Dr. Speaker once lived in a large house overlooking Goodleberg Cemetery where he made a living performing illegal abortions. After performing an abortion, he would dispose of the fetal remains somewhere within the cemetery, where it's said his spirit now lingers to prevent the living from discovering his wicked secrets. Dr. Speaker allegedly died of a heart attack in 1948 shortly after local police began investigating claims of his illegal activity, however many believe that he committed suicide to avoid punishment for his crimes.
#9
Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery
"Gurnsey Hollow"
Coordinates: 42.029582°, -79.003516°
Location Address: 11907 Gurnsey Hollow Road, Frewsburg, New York
Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery in Frewsburg, New York was established in the early 1800's as a children's cemetery, and is said to be haunted by a number of young children who died in a smallpox outbreak. Visitors also report encountering the spirit of a lady in white, as well as the spirit of a young, mentally handicapped girl who was stoned to death in the cemetery during the 1800's. Many also report witnessing other strange apparitions and orbs at night, as well as feeling a strange presence, or hearing disembodied voices, moans, and the sounds of children playing.
Location Address: 11907 Gurnsey Hollow Road, Frewsburg, New York
Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery in Frewsburg, New York was established in the early 1800's as a children's cemetery, and is said to be haunted by a number of young children who died in a smallpox outbreak. Visitors also report encountering the spirit of a lady in white, as well as the spirit of a young, mentally handicapped girl who was stoned to death in the cemetery during the 1800's. Many also report witnessing other strange apparitions and orbs at night, as well as feeling a strange presence, or hearing disembodied voices, moans, and the sounds of children playing.
#10
Historic Vale Cemetery
"Vale Cemetery"
Coordinates: 42.805817°, -73.932600°
Location Address: 907 State Street, Schenectady, New York
Established in 1857, the Historic Vale Cemetery in Schenectady, New York spans over 100 acres and contains over 33,000 burial plots. Visitors at the cemetery report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, while also hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers. Paranormal investigators who enter the cemetery late at night often report witnessing strange glowing orbs and flashing lights, as well as hearing the sounds of a choir singing in the empty church nearby.
Location Address: 907 State Street, Schenectady, New York
Established in 1857, the Historic Vale Cemetery in Schenectady, New York spans over 100 acres and contains over 33,000 burial plots. Visitors at the cemetery report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, while also hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers. Paranormal investigators who enter the cemetery late at night often report witnessing strange glowing orbs and flashing lights, as well as hearing the sounds of a choir singing in the empty church nearby.
#11
Hollenbeck Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.1405892, -79.2472993
Location Address: Moon Road, Ellicott, New York
Visitors at Hollenbeck Cemetery in Ellicott, New York report encountering the spirit of a woman in white, as well as the spirit of a headless man on horseback. Others report witnessing glowing orbs, and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and children crying. In 1995 several headstones were stolen from the cemetery, which many believe may be the cause of some paranormal activity at this location. In 1996 a memorial was placed by the Township of Ellicott commemorating those men and women whose graves were vandalized.
Location Address: Moon Road, Ellicott, New York
Visitors at Hollenbeck Cemetery in Ellicott, New York report encountering the spirit of a woman in white, as well as the spirit of a headless man on horseback. Others report witnessing glowing orbs, and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and children crying. In 1995 several headstones were stolen from the cemetery, which many believe may be the cause of some paranormal activity at this location. In 1996 a memorial was placed by the Township of Ellicott commemorating those men and women whose graves were vandalized.
#12
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Coordinates: 43.213251°, -77.633954°
Location Address: 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester, New York
Established in 1871, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a 332-acre Catholic Cemetery located in Rochester, New York with over 100,000 burial plots. It is also the final resting place of a man named Francis Tumblety, who was suspected by many of being Jack the Ripper. Visitors at this location report witnessing unidentified shadow figures and apparitions, especially in the children's section. Other visitors report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester, New York
Established in 1871, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a 332-acre Catholic Cemetery located in Rochester, New York with over 100,000 burial plots. It is also the final resting place of a man named Francis Tumblety, who was suspected by many of being Jack the Ripper. Visitors at this location report witnessing unidentified shadow figures and apparitions, especially in the children's section. Other visitors report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#13
Jacksonville Rural Cemetery
Coordinates: 43.217751°, -76.419899°
Location Address: 9250 Fenner Road, Phoenix, New York
Jacksonville Rural Cemetery in Phoenix, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman, whose apparition is seen by visitors at night, as well as the spirit of a cat with bright, glowing eyes. Visitors at the cemetery also report feeling cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Many also report being drawn to a small stream behind the cemetery, which some claim is due to some type of supernatural energy.
Location Address: 9250 Fenner Road, Phoenix, New York
Jacksonville Rural Cemetery in Phoenix, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman, whose apparition is seen by visitors at night, as well as the spirit of a cat with bright, glowing eyes. Visitors at the cemetery also report feeling cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Many also report being drawn to a small stream behind the cemetery, which some claim is due to some type of supernatural energy.
#14
Montrepose Cemetery
Coordinates: 41.918923°, -73.996205°
Location Address: 75 Montrepose Avenue, Kingston, New York
Montrepose Cemetery in Kingston, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a mysterious, long-haired woman, whose apparition is often seen by visitors. Investigators in the cemetery at night also report hearing the sounds of disembodied screams, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as feeling cold spots, and unexplained feelings of fear or dread that subside upon leaving the location. Some claim that the woman haunting Montrepose Cemetery is actually a demon, who has the ability to possess or attach itself to visitors.
Location Address: 75 Montrepose Avenue, Kingston, New York
Montrepose Cemetery in Kingston, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a mysterious, long-haired woman, whose apparition is often seen by visitors. Investigators in the cemetery at night also report hearing the sounds of disembodied screams, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as feeling cold spots, and unexplained feelings of fear or dread that subside upon leaving the location. Some claim that the woman haunting Montrepose Cemetery is actually a demon, who has the ability to possess or attach itself to visitors.
#15
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
"The Bronze Lady"
Coordinates: 41.097027°, -73.861663°
Location Address: 540 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York
Established in 1849 as Tarrytown Cemetery, the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York spans over ninety acres and hosts over 45,000 burial plots. It is known for being the final resting place of the American writer Washington Irving, who became famous after writing The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow in 1820. The cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman known as "The Bronze Lady," whose vengeful apparition often appears to visitors who have somehow disrespected her grave. Other urban legends claim that those who sit in the lap of the Bronze Lady's statue will either be blessed or cursed.
Location Address: 540 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York
Established in 1849 as Tarrytown Cemetery, the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York spans over ninety acres and hosts over 45,000 burial plots. It is known for being the final resting place of the American writer Washington Irving, who became famous after writing The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow in 1820. The cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman known as "The Bronze Lady," whose vengeful apparition often appears to visitors who have somehow disrespected her grave. Other urban legends claim that those who sit in the lap of the Bronze Lady's statue will either be blessed or cursed.
#16
St. Agnes Cemetery Of Utica
"Saint Agnes Cemetery"
Coordinates: 43.087146°, -75.228950°
Location Address: 601 Arthur Street, Utica, New York
St. Agnes Cemetery was established in 1851, and is the burial location of many of Utica's original founders and settlers. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, whose apparition is often accompanied by an infant child. In 1909, three young children were lured to the back of the cemetery and shot to death. One child survived the shooting, but the other two children are believed to haunt the cemetery where they died. Visitors at St. Agnes Cemetery also report feeling unexplained cold spots, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 601 Arthur Street, Utica, New York
St. Agnes Cemetery was established in 1851, and is the burial location of many of Utica's original founders and settlers. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unidentified woman, whose apparition is often accompanied by an infant child. In 1909, three young children were lured to the back of the cemetery and shot to death. One child survived the shooting, but the other two children are believed to haunt the cemetery where they died. Visitors at St. Agnes Cemetery also report feeling unexplained cold spots, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
#17
Stillwater Union Cemetery
"Union Cemetery"
Coordinates: 42.951838°, -73.635592°
Location Address: Stillwater Union Cemetery, Stillwater, New York
Visitors at Stillwater Union Cemetery in Stillwater, New York report witnessing strange apparitions and glowing orbs late at night, as well as hearing disembodied voices and whispers, and experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. Others claim to witness the apparition of a red-haired woman in an 1800's-style dress, while also smelling a strong, flowery perfume.
Location Address: Stillwater Union Cemetery, Stillwater, New York
Visitors at Stillwater Union Cemetery in Stillwater, New York report witnessing strange apparitions and glowing orbs late at night, as well as hearing disembodied voices and whispers, and experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. Others claim to witness the apparition of a red-haired woman in an 1800's-style dress, while also smelling a strong, flowery perfume.
#18
St. John Catholic Cemetery
"Saint John Cemetery"
Coordinates: 40.715886°, -73.866486°
Location Address: 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, Queens, New York
Established in 1879, St. John Cemetery is a Roman Catholic burial ground in Middle Village, Queens. It is the burial site of dozens of former members of organized crime and mafia families, including Charles Luciano, Joe Colombo, John Gotti, and Vannie Higgins, as well as several New York congressmen and politicians. Visitors at the old cemetery report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature.
Location Address: 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, Queens, New York
Established in 1879, St. John Cemetery is a Roman Catholic burial ground in Middle Village, Queens. It is the burial site of dozens of former members of organized crime and mafia families, including Charles Luciano, Joe Colombo, John Gotti, and Vannie Higgins, as well as several New York congressmen and politicians. Visitors at the old cemetery report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as experiencing unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature.
#19
Whitehaven Cemetery
Coordinates: 43.0259025, -78.896819
Location Address: East River Road, Grand Island, New York
Whitehaven Cemetery in Grand Island, New York was established in 1865. Visitors commonly report witnessing three different spirits, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. The first two spirits are that of a young girl and a woman who appears to be her mother, and the third is that of a former American soldier who was killed during the Gulf War in the early 1990's and was buried at Whitehaven Cemetery. Many visitors also report feeling cold spots, and hearing disembodied voices and footsteps.
Location Address: East River Road, Grand Island, New York
Whitehaven Cemetery in Grand Island, New York was established in 1865. Visitors commonly report witnessing three different spirits, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. The first two spirits are that of a young girl and a woman who appears to be her mother, and the third is that of a former American soldier who was killed during the Gulf War in the early 1990's and was buried at Whitehaven Cemetery. Many visitors also report feeling cold spots, and hearing disembodied voices and footsteps.
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted hospitals and asylums in New York. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! 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!!
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#1
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
"Hotel Henry Urban Resort"
Coordinates: 42.929354°, -78.882217°
Location Address: 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Psychiatric Center in Buffalo, New York was constructed in the late 1800's, and now stands as a luxury hotel called the Hotel Henry Urban Resort. The facility treated patients with mental illness until the early 1970's when it was closed due to claims of abuse and neglect by caretakers. It was also the site of a bloody battlefield during the War of 1812, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers and mental patients who died violent and unnatural deaths. Guests at the Hotel Henry often report seeing shadow figures and apparitions, including the spirit of a mysterious lady in white who wanders the hallways. Employees working at the hotel at night also report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Workers remodeling empty areas of the hotel over the years have also reported hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots, and tools or other equipment being moved or misplaced by an unseen entity.
Location Address: 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Psychiatric Center in Buffalo, New York was constructed in the late 1800's, and now stands as a luxury hotel called the Hotel Henry Urban Resort. The facility treated patients with mental illness until the early 1970's when it was closed due to claims of abuse and neglect by caretakers. It was also the site of a bloody battlefield during the War of 1812, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers and mental patients who died violent and unnatural deaths. Guests at the Hotel Henry often report seeing shadow figures and apparitions, including the spirit of a mysterious lady in white who wanders the hallways. Employees working at the hotel at night also report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Workers remodeling empty areas of the hotel over the years have also reported hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots, and tools or other equipment being moved or misplaced by an unseen entity.
#2
Clifton Springs Sanitarium
"Spa Apartments, Inc"
Coordinates: 42.961232°, -77.136158°
Location Address: 11 E. Main Street, Clifton Springs, New York
Clifton Springs Sanitarium in Clifton Springs, New York was constructed in 1892, and was later remodeled for use as an apartment building called Spa Apartments, Inc. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former doctor named Henry Foster, as well as the spirits of former tuberculosis patients that died painful deaths while being treated with experimental medical technology and procedures. In addition to witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, residents at Spa Apartments report experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, sudden drops in temperature, and doors opening and closing by themselves.
Location Address: 11 E. Main Street, Clifton Springs, New York
Clifton Springs Sanitarium in Clifton Springs, New York was constructed in 1892, and was later remodeled for use as an apartment building called Spa Apartments, Inc. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former doctor named Henry Foster, as well as the spirits of former tuberculosis patients that died painful deaths while being treated with experimental medical technology and procedures. In addition to witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, residents at Spa Apartments report experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, sudden drops in temperature, and doors opening and closing by themselves.
#3
Harlem Valley Psychiatric Hospital
"Harlem Valley Asylum"
Coordinates: 41.635761°, -73.569818°
Location Address: Wheeler Road, Wingdale, New York
Constructed in 1924, Harlem Valley Psychiatric Hospital in Wingdale, New York consists of over eighty buildings and occupies over 800 acres of land. After its closure in 1994, rumors began to circulate that the abandoned institution was haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were subjected to inhumane and experimental medical procedures, such as electroshock therapy and lobotomies. Urban explorers at the abandoned asylum report encountering spirits and apparitions, as well as experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal activity, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, footsteps, and screams. Paranormal investigators also report experiencing technical issues with equipment and electronic devices, such as flashlights turning on and off by themselves, and batteries draining unexpectedly. Others report experiencing feelings of being watched or followed by an unseen entity, as well as feelings of paranoia and dread that subside upon leaving the location. In 2013, the old hospital and 503 acres of the surrounding campus were purchased by Olivet University to be renovated for use as dormitories.
Location Address: Wheeler Road, Wingdale, New York
Constructed in 1924, Harlem Valley Psychiatric Hospital in Wingdale, New York consists of over eighty buildings and occupies over 800 acres of land. After its closure in 1994, rumors began to circulate that the abandoned institution was haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were subjected to inhumane and experimental medical procedures, such as electroshock therapy and lobotomies. Urban explorers at the abandoned asylum report encountering spirits and apparitions, as well as experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal activity, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, footsteps, and screams. Paranormal investigators also report experiencing technical issues with equipment and electronic devices, such as flashlights turning on and off by themselves, and batteries draining unexpectedly. Others report experiencing feelings of being watched or followed by an unseen entity, as well as feelings of paranoia and dread that subside upon leaving the location. In 2013, the old hospital and 503 acres of the surrounding campus were purchased by Olivet University to be renovated for use as dormitories.
#4
Hudson River State Hospital
"Hudson River Asylum"
Coordinates: 41.728778°, -73.931103°
Location Address: Winslow Gate Road, Fairview, New York
Constructed in 1873, Hudson River State Hospital is a former mental institution located in Fairview, New York. It was closed in 2003, but many of the old buildings on campus still remain and are said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were subjected to primitive forms of psychiatric treatment, such as lobotomies and electroshock therapy. Many investigators report encountering glowing orbs and shadowy figures, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and cries for help. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling a strange presence in certain areas.
Location Address: Winslow Gate Road, Fairview, New York
Constructed in 1873, Hudson River State Hospital is a former mental institution located in Fairview, New York. It was closed in 2003, but many of the old buildings on campus still remain and are said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were subjected to primitive forms of psychiatric treatment, such as lobotomies and electroshock therapy. Many investigators report encountering glowing orbs and shadowy figures, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and cries for help. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling a strange presence in certain areas.
#5
J.N. Adam Tuberculosis Hospital
"J.N. Adam Hospital"
Coordinates: 42.44904941, -79.0008140
Location Address: Fairview Drive, Perrysburg, New York
Located on Fairview Drive in Perrysburg, New York, the abandoned J.N. Adam Hospital was opened in 1909 as a tuberculosis ward. It remained open until 1960, at which point it was reopened as a medical facility for patients with developmental disabilities. Urban explorers and paranormal investigators at the old hospital report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and screams. Others report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena such as cold spots, and feeling a strange presence. J.N. Adam Hospital was permanently closed in 1995.
Location Address: Fairview Drive, Perrysburg, New York
Located on Fairview Drive in Perrysburg, New York, the abandoned J.N. Adam Hospital was opened in 1909 as a tuberculosis ward. It remained open until 1960, at which point it was reopened as a medical facility for patients with developmental disabilities. Urban explorers and paranormal investigators at the old hospital report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and screams. Others report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena such as cold spots, and feeling a strange presence. J.N. Adam Hospital was permanently closed in 1995.
#6
Kings Park Psychiatric Center
"Kings County Asylum"
Coordinates: 40.895149°, -73.236376°
Location Address: W. 4th Street, Kings Park, New York
Constructed in 1885 as Kings County Asylum, Kings Park Psychiatric Center in Kings Park, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who died violent or otherwise unnatural deaths. Patients committed to the hospital were frequently subjected to horrific medical practices, such as electroshock therapy, lobotomies, and long periods of solitary confinement. Urban explorers visiting the abandoned facility report feeling a dark, sinister presence, and have reported witnessing apparitions and orbs, as well as hearing disembodied voices, whispers, and screams. Others report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as experiencing unexplained issues with electronic devices such as flashlights and camera batteries being drained. Kings Park was closed in 1996 after claims of patients being neglected and abused by caretakers which had carried on for many years.
Location Address: W. 4th Street, Kings Park, New York
Constructed in 1885 as Kings County Asylum, Kings Park Psychiatric Center in Kings Park, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who died violent or otherwise unnatural deaths. Patients committed to the hospital were frequently subjected to horrific medical practices, such as electroshock therapy, lobotomies, and long periods of solitary confinement. Urban explorers visiting the abandoned facility report feeling a dark, sinister presence, and have reported witnessing apparitions and orbs, as well as hearing disembodied voices, whispers, and screams. Others report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as experiencing unexplained issues with electronic devices such as flashlights and camera batteries being drained. Kings Park was closed in 1996 after claims of patients being neglected and abused by caretakers which had carried on for many years.
#7
Letchworth Village Asylum
"New York Institution For The Epileptic & Feeble Minded"
Coordinates: 41.213049°, -74.025891°
Location Address: Letchworth Village Road, Thiells, New York
Constructed in 1911 as the New York Institution For The Epileptic & Feeble Minded, Lechtworth Village in Thiells, New York treated the mentally ill until 1996, when it was closed due to claims of patient abuse and mistreatment. At its peak, Letchworth Village had over 130 dormitories on its campus, most of which are still standing. Urban explorers and paranormal investigators report hearing disembodied voices and feeling unexplained cold spots, as well as encountering the apparitions of former mental patients who were buried in the nearby Letchworth Village Cemetery. Letchworth Village was featured on an episode of the popular television series, Ghost Adventures in October of 2011.
Location Address: Letchworth Village Road, Thiells, New York
Constructed in 1911 as the New York Institution For The Epileptic & Feeble Minded, Lechtworth Village in Thiells, New York treated the mentally ill until 1996, when it was closed due to claims of patient abuse and mistreatment. At its peak, Letchworth Village had over 130 dormitories on its campus, most of which are still standing. Urban explorers and paranormal investigators report hearing disembodied voices and feeling unexplained cold spots, as well as encountering the apparitions of former mental patients who were buried in the nearby Letchworth Village Cemetery. Letchworth Village was featured on an episode of the popular television series, Ghost Adventures in October of 2011.
#8
Nettie Bowne Tuberculosis Hospital
"Bowne Hall"
Coordinates: 41.722218°, -73.906790°
Location Address: 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, New York
Bowne Hall at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York was constructed in 1913 as Nettie Bowne Tuberculosis Hospital. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients who died painful deaths from tuberculosis and other diseases. Students at Bowne Hall report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Some paranormal investigators at this location have also reported capturing voices and other unexplained sounds on cameras and voice recorders.
Location Address: 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, New York
Bowne Hall at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York was constructed in 1913 as Nettie Bowne Tuberculosis Hospital. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients who died painful deaths from tuberculosis and other diseases. Students at Bowne Hall report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Some paranormal investigators at this location have also reported capturing voices and other unexplained sounds on cameras and voice recorders.
#9
Old Seaview Tuberculosis Hospital
"Old Seaview Hospital"
Coordinates: 40.590453°, -74.132344°
Location Address: 460 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, New York
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.
Location Address: 460 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, New York
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.
#10
Rochester Psychiatric Center
"Monroe County Insane Asylum"
Coordinates: 43.123327°, -77.610029°
Location Address: 1111 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York
The Rochester Psychiatric Center in Rochester, New York was constructed in 1857 as the Monroe County Insane Asylum. Although many of the old buildings on campus have been abandoned or demolished, the main hospital is still in use. The location is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were abused and neglected by caretakers, as well as subjected to experimental medical procedures, such as electroshock therapy or lobotomies. Employees at the hospital report witnessing the apparitions of former patients, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Urban explorers investigating the abandoned buildings also report experiencing issues with electrical items, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of voices, footsteps, and moans.
Location Address: 1111 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York
The Rochester Psychiatric Center in Rochester, New York was constructed in 1857 as the Monroe County Insane Asylum. Although many of the old buildings on campus have been abandoned or demolished, the main hospital is still in use. The location is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were abused and neglected by caretakers, as well as subjected to experimental medical procedures, such as electroshock therapy or lobotomies. Employees at the hospital report witnessing the apparitions of former patients, as well as experiencing sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Urban explorers investigating the abandoned buildings also report experiencing issues with electrical items, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of voices, footsteps, and moans.
#11
Rolling Hills Insane Asylum
"Rolling Hills Asylum"
Coordinates: 42.881121°, -78.132738°
Location Address: 11001 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany, New York
Rolling Hills Asylum in East Bethany, New York was established in 1827 as the Genesee County Poor Farm, where it's estimated over 1,700 former patients were buried in unmarked graves. Over the years the building was reused as an orphanage, mental institution, nursing home, and even a shopping mall at one point in time. Investigators who visit Rolling Hills Asylum report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, footsteps, and screams, or doors opening and closing by themselves. The solitary confinement area in the basement of the facility is said to be an area of heightened activity, and investigators in the morgue report being pushed or attacked by an unseen entity. Rolling Hills Asylum is currently open to the public as a museum, and offers ghost tours and private paranormal investigations to guests.
Location Address: 11001 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany, New York
Rolling Hills Asylum in East Bethany, New York was established in 1827 as the Genesee County Poor Farm, where it's estimated over 1,700 former patients were buried in unmarked graves. Over the years the building was reused as an orphanage, mental institution, nursing home, and even a shopping mall at one point in time. Investigators who visit Rolling Hills Asylum report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, footsteps, and screams, or doors opening and closing by themselves. The solitary confinement area in the basement of the facility is said to be an area of heightened activity, and investigators in the morgue report being pushed or attacked by an unseen entity. Rolling Hills Asylum is currently open to the public as a museum, and offers ghost tours and private paranormal investigations to guests.
#12
Saratoga County Homestead Sanitarium
"Homestead Sanitarium"
Coordinates: 43.103415°, -74.020873°
Location Address: Barkersville Road, Barkersville, New York
Also known as the Homestead Sanitarium or Bill's Road Infirmary, the Saratoga County Homestead Sanitarium in Barkersville, New York was constructed in 1914 as a tuberculosis hospital. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former doctor who allegedly performed barbaric and inhumane experiments on patients, using them as human guinea pigs and often blaming their deaths on illness, and fabricating medical records. Investigators who explore the abandoned hospital report feeling a dark, evil presence, as well as witnessing the apparitions of former patients and medical staff. Others report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as electronic devices malfunctioning, or flashlights and car batteries being drained unexpectedly.
Location Address: Barkersville Road, Barkersville, New York
Also known as the Homestead Sanitarium or Bill's Road Infirmary, the Saratoga County Homestead Sanitarium in Barkersville, New York was constructed in 1914 as a tuberculosis hospital. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former doctor who allegedly performed barbaric and inhumane experiments on patients, using them as human guinea pigs and often blaming their deaths on illness, and fabricating medical records. Investigators who explore the abandoned hospital report feeling a dark, evil presence, as well as witnessing the apparitions of former patients and medical staff. Others report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity such as sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as electronic devices malfunctioning, or flashlights and car batteries being drained unexpectedly.
#13
Utica Psychiatric Center
"Utica State Mental Hospital"
Coordinates: 43.106744°, -75.252732°
Location Address: 1213 Court Street, Utica, New York
Also known as Utica State Hospital, the Utica Psychiatric Center in Utica, New York was opened in January of 1843 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It is renowned as being the first state-run facility for mentally ill patients in New York, as well as one of the first of its kind in the United States. It was shut down in 1977, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were abused and subjected to inhumane medical procedures such as lobotomies and electroshock therapy. Urban explorers and others visiting the abandoned hospital report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, whispers, and screams. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and paranormal investigators often claim to experience issues with electronic devices, such as batteries draining unexpectedly. One popular urban legend claims that a series of underground tunnels exists beneath the asylum, where patients were allegedly brought to be left for long periods in solitary confinement.
Location Address: 1213 Court Street, Utica, New York
Also known as Utica State Hospital, the Utica Psychiatric Center in Utica, New York was opened in January of 1843 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It is renowned as being the first state-run facility for mentally ill patients in New York, as well as one of the first of its kind in the United States. It was shut down in 1977, and is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who were abused and subjected to inhumane medical procedures such as lobotomies and electroshock therapy. Urban explorers and others visiting the abandoned hospital report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, whispers, and screams. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and paranormal investigators often claim to experience issues with electronic devices, such as batteries draining unexpectedly. One popular urban legend claims that a series of underground tunnels exists beneath the asylum, where patients were allegedly brought to be left for long periods in solitary confinement.
#14
Willard Asylum For The Chronic Insane
"Willard Asylum"
Coordinates: 42.680844°, -76.866309°
Location Address: Willard Road, Willard, New York
Constructed in 1869, Willard Asylum For The Chronic Insane in Willard, New York was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1975, and permanently closed in 1995. It now shares a campus with the Willard Drug Treatment Center, with some of the old buildings from the asylum still standing abandoned. The buildings are said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients and medical staff, whose apparitions are allegedly seen by employees at night. Many urban explorers also report witnessing the apparition of a red-haired woman dressed in an old nurse's outfit, while others report feeling cold spots, and hearing disembodied voices and screams. Paranormal investigators have also reported experiencing unexplained issues with electronic devices, such as flashlights turning on and off by themselves, and batteries being drained unexpectedly. Willard Asylum has been investigated by several popular paranormal television shows, including Paranormal State, and Fear Factor.
Location Address: Willard Road, Willard, New York
Constructed in 1869, Willard Asylum For The Chronic Insane in Willard, New York was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1975, and permanently closed in 1995. It now shares a campus with the Willard Drug Treatment Center, with some of the old buildings from the asylum still standing abandoned. The buildings are said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients and medical staff, whose apparitions are allegedly seen by employees at night. Many urban explorers also report witnessing the apparition of a red-haired woman dressed in an old nurse's outfit, while others report feeling cold spots, and hearing disembodied voices and screams. Paranormal investigators have also reported experiencing unexplained issues with electronic devices, such as flashlights turning on and off by themselves, and batteries being drained unexpectedly. Willard Asylum has been investigated by several popular paranormal television shows, including Paranormal State, and Fear Factor.
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