Massachusetts: Top 12 Stories of Ghostly Women In White

The following is a list of locations in Massachusetts said to be haunted by the notorious Woman In White. 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 this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog:

---

---

#1

Burying Point Cemetery
"The Burying Point Cemetery Woman In White"

Coordinates: 42.520508°, -70.892191°
Location Address: 51 Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Sometimes also referred to as "Charter Street Cemetery," Burying Point Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts was first established in 1637 as the Salem Street Burying Ground. It is noted by historians as being one of the first public burial grounds in the city of Salem, as well as one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The location is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of several men and women who were executed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, as well as a number of other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures. The historic cemetery also serves as the final resting place for many of Salem's early pioneers and figureheads, including the late Judge John Hathorne, who notoriously sentenced nineteen Salem citizens to death for allegedly practicing witchcraft, and whose spectral figure is allegedly seen wandering the cemetery at night. Paranormal investigators also report encountering the ghost of a woman in a long, white dress, believed to be the late Mary Corey, who was sentenced to death for witchcraft, and the ghost of a mysterious woman in blue who is seen carrying a picnic basket. Many consider Burying Point Cemetery to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in New England. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#2

​Cape Cod Canal

Coordinates: 41.768034°, -70.565723°
Location Address: U.S. Route 6, Sandwich, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1909, the Cape Cod Canal is a 7-mile-long artificial waterway located in Sandwich, Massachusetts which connects Cape Cod Bay in the north to Buzzards Bay in the south. The 480-foot-wide body of water is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former workers who were killed during the construction of the canal's numerous bridges, in addition to the spirit of a young girl whose lifeless body was found floating in the canal. Fishermen and those swimming in the canal also report witnessing the ghost of a woman in a white dress, whose apparition is most often seen on foggy nights. She is said to ask onlookers if they can take her to a payphone before mysteriously vanishing without a trace. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#3

Ellis-Bolles Family Cemetery
"The Ellis-Bolles Cemetery Woman In White"

Coordinates: 41.697976°, -70.850012°
Location Address: Wolf Island Road, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Established in 1872, the Ellis-Bolles Family Cemetery in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirits of former members of the Ellis and Bolles family, whose apparitions are allegedly seen by visitors at night. Paranormal investigators at the old cemetery also report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers, as well as witnessing the ghost of a woman in a long white dress, known as "The Woman In White." Others report feeling a strange presence, or feeling as if being watched by an unseen entity. Some locals also claim that the old cemetery was once the site of a sacred Native American burial ground before being consecrated as a Christian cemetery in the 1870's. Additionally, the Ellis-Bolles Family Cemetery and the surrounding area were once the sites of several skirmishes between English settlers and Native American warriors during King Philip's War. Because of this, many who visit the location report witnessing the faceless spirits of former Native American tribesmen who were mercilessly executed after the battle hanging lifelessly from trees in the surrounding woods. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#4

Endicott College

Coordinates: 42.553192°, -70.840809°
Location Address: 376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts
Established in 1939, Endicott College is a 235-acre private college located in Beverly, Massachusetts. Winthrop Hall is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman in a white gown, who committed suicide after discovering that her husband had been killed at sea. Her forlorn spirit is often seen by residents at night, allegedly still waiting for her lost husband to return. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#5

Evergreen Cemetery
​"The Evergreen Cemetery Ghost Bride"

Coordinates: 42.315810°, -72.097230°
Location Address: Cemetery Road & Route 67, New Braintree, Massachusetts
Established in the early 1800's, Evergreen Cemetery in New Braintree, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman who was killed on her wedding day. Motorists driving by the old cemetery at night often report witnessing the young woman's spectral apparition, and many different folklore tales exist which attempt to explain the reason for her presence. In one story, the young woman was killed after the horse-drawn wagon she was riding in on her way to the church for her wedding flipped over, whereas another story claims that she was murdered with an ax by her fiancé. Both legends claim that the nameless woman's ghost now appears at the cemetery on the anniversary of her death, which is believed to be either April 18th or April 21st. Motorists driving along the adjacent Route 67 often report encountering the apparition of a headless woman wearing a long, white dress, with some even claiming to offer the woman a ride home before noticing her ghastly appearance. In some instances, drivers claim to pick the woman up before later discovering that she has mysteriously vanished from the vehicle. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#6

October Mountain Cemetery
"The October Mountain Ghost Girl"

Coordinates: 42.349869°, -73.161099°
Location Address: County Road, Washington, Massachusetts
October Mountain State Forest is an eleven-thousand acre nature preserve in Washington, Massachusetts that offers a variety of outdoor amenities, such as sites for camping and trails for walking, hiking, and mountain biking. It was purchased by the state of Massachusetts in 1915 from a man named William C. Whitney, who served as the secretary of the United States Navy from 1885 until 1889. The forest is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Anna Pease, who passed away on January 22, 1829, and was buried in a small cemetery in the forest. Those hiking October Mountain at night report witnessing the young girl's spirit wearing a long, white dress, and experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. Others report encountering a giant, ape-like creature lurking in the woods, believed by many to be sasquatch, and during the 1970's, the forest became a hotspot for Ufologists due to frequent UFO sightings in the area. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#7

Old Centre Cemetery
​"Old Royalston Center Cemetery"

Coordinates: 42.671417°, -72.187992°
Location Address: Athol Road, Royalston, Massachusetts
​Established in the late 1770's, the Old Centre Cemetery in Royalston, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a tall, blonde-haired woman wearing a long white dress, as well as another shadowy apparition which is allegedly seen darting between headstones at night. Those visiting the cemetery during daylight hours also report experiencing sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Old Centre Cemetery is sometimes referred to by locals simply as "Royalston Center Cemetery." See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#8

Regina Russel's Tea Room & Psychic Readings
"Regina Russel's Tea Room"

Coordinates: 42.242602°, -71.003226°
Location Address: 40 Franklin Street, Quincy, Massachusetts
First opened in 1973, Regina Russel's Tea Room in Quincy, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a mysterious woman in a white dress, whose apparition is allegedly seen by guests and employees. Although many have reported encountering the ghostly woman in white over the years, her identity and the reason for her presence remain unknown. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#9

Smith College
"Smith Women's College"

Coordinates: 42.316345°, -72.639702°
Location Address: College Lane & Lower College Lane, Northampton, Massachusetts
Established in 1871, Smith College is a private women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts, with some buildings on campus dating back to the early 1700's. In addition to being renowned as one of the largest women's colleges in the United States, it is also rumored to be one of the most haunted. Students at The Talbot House report witnessing the spirit of a woman wearing a white gown, known as "The Lady In White," as well as the spirit of a young boy who was allegedly locked in the building's attic and left to die. Chase House, which was constructed during the early 1800's as a boarding house, is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide after killing her newborn child. Students residing at Chase House report encountering the woman's spirit at night, carrying her murdered child and weeping, and many also report hearing the disembodied sounds of an infant crying. On the morning of November 13, 1925, a student named Jeanne Robeson was found dead in Park House after inhaling fumes from a gas stove that was left running overnight. Her ghost is said to haunt the location of her death, where students also report feeling sudden cold spots, and the presence of an unseen entity. Lastly, Wilder House is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a student named Gloria, who committed suicide. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#10

​Tewksbury Cemetery
"The ​Tewksbury Cemetery Woman In White"

Coordinates: 42.612281°, -71.226688°
Location Address: 172 East Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Established in the late 1700's, Tewksbury Cemetery in Tewksbury, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is often seen by visitors before mysteriously vanishing. Others walking in the area late at night also report encountering a strange, unidentified humanoid creature that quietly prowls the cemetery, described as being large and featureless, with leathery skin and sunken eyes. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#11

The New Boston Inn

Coordinates: 42.093954°, -73.077340°
Location Address: 101 N. Main Street, Sandisfield, Massachusetts
Constructed in 1737 by the Daniel Brown family, the New Boston Inn in Sandisfield, Massachusetts was first registered as an inn and stagecoach stop in 1750. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in September of 1988, and is said to be haunted by several different apparitions and spirits. During the American Revolutionary War, the New Boston Inn was used by American forces to covertly train troops for the local militia, and during the 1800's, the location served as a stagecoach stop for thousands of travelers and pioneers traveling west. Guests at the inn report witnessing unidentified apparitions and specters dressed in clothing from the Victorian and Colonial eras, in addition to experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as objects moving by themselves, or being rearranged by an unseen entity. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and voices, or feeling a strange presence. One spirit said to haunt the location is that of a young woman named Harriet, who was murdered on her wedding day in the summer of 1805 by her jealous ex-lover. Harriet was from an affluent family that came to Sandisfield every summer. One summer, she fell in love with a local farmer who asked for her hand in marriage, however Harriet's parents forbid her from marrying the young man, fearing their daughter would live a life of poverty. The following summer Harriet returned to the inn, where she was engaged to be married to another man. During their wedding ceremony the farmer returned, begging Harriet to marry him instead. When she rejected him, he pulled out a concealed pistol and shot her to death at the altar where she stood. Ever since, guests at the New Boston Inn have reported encountering the ghost of a woman in white, wearing a bloodstained wedding dress. See also: Woman In White (Folklore Encyclopedia).

---

---

#12

Walnut Cemetery
"The Walnut Cemetery Woman In White"

Coordinates: 42.789079°, -71.037282°
Location Address: 1830 Kenoza Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts
Walnut Cemetery in Haverhill, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman known as "The Lady In White," whose apparition is allegedly seen by visitors and nearby motorists at night. The Lady In White is believed to be the spirit of a young woman named Lydia Ayer, who passed away in 1827 at the age of fourteen, however the reason for her presence at the cemetery is unknown. Over the years many Haverhill locals have reported encountering the spirit of The Lady In White, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity.

---

---

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For additional information, or to see my complete list of urban legends, folklore tales, 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!!​

​Thanks for reading!! If you liked this post, be sure to leave a comment below, and be sure to check out more of my creepy videos and other content here and on YouTube!!
​
​
Coming soon to your town...