 If you allow yourself to sit back and think about ghost stories, many people would paint a picture of listening to one around a campfire keeping them warm with a group of their closest friends. There’s nothing but pitch-black darkness all around, with only the sounds of the crackling logs and the nature around breaking the silence. Ghost stories often tell the tale of urban legends, ones that hark back to times of yesteryear. Poker was a game played back in the times of the cowboys, miners, and farmers in the time of the stagecoaches, saloons and six-shooters, arguably making it just as much of a part of U.S. culture as the Wild West or the old riverboats of the era. So let's up the ante a little and tell some stories of old….. Changing Your Soul With The Devil...Farmer John Morris was walking home late one evening when a well-dressed man approached him. The conversation happened to come upon where John had been that evening, Morris told the man he’d been playing poker at a friend’s, and he was happy as he’d won a lot of money. The stranger immediately perked up, challenging Morris to a game to which he declined. After walking a little further, they reached a bridge; the stranger revealed some gold playing cards and began to deal with them. Morris couldn’t refuse, but it proved the stranger was a much better player. But he’d repeatedly deal the cards then asked Morris if he’d consider betting his soul? Suddenly, a card dropped from Morris’ grasp, the ace of spades dropped into the river below. They looked over the bridge to see it floating down the river, and Morris caught a glimpse of his opponent’s reflection. He had two horns, glowing red eyes, and a forked tongue sticking out from his mouth. Morris turned quickly, but the stranger vanished, as a ball of flame flashed away into the night sky. Dead Man’s HandBack in 1876, the legendary Wild Bill Hickok was playing poker, it was a deadly game played by professional gamblers and crooks. The old lawman sat at the table in Deadwood; the dealer dealt his first four cards. Just as he turned them over, there was the crack of a gun. Hickok slumped onto the table, his head hung forward, left resting beside his left hand, which held his cards. He had an 8 of spades and ace of spades, an 8 of clubs and the ace of clubs…. The 8th letter of the alphabet is H, followed by an A, H, and an A. The cards were laughing at him. Anyone with a basic grasp of poker hand rankings knows that a hand comprises of five cards, but that’s not the case with the Dead Man’s Hand – you die before you get the fifth card. So remember, if you’re ever playing poker and the dealer turns over an 8, then an ace, then another 8, beware, because if your next card is to be an ace..... you’ll never play again. McKenzie’s GhostOver in the UK, in Liverpool, Alexander McKenzie was a civil engineer on the Leeds to Liverpool canal in the 1811’s and achieved as much success in his work as he did in gambling. It’s said he was fortunate at the poker table in particular. He was known to almost read people’s minds, but it was rumored McKenzie had struck a deal with the devil. To have the world’s greatest lucky streak, he would have to hand over his soul the moment he was buried in exchange for this. McKenzie hatched a plan to save himself. Although he saved himself from Lucifer’s grasp when he was entombed in 1851, sitting upright at a card table clutching a royal flush, it also kept him from heaven too. The large man renowned for wearing a cloak and top hat can still often be heard wailing and wandering around Rodney Street in Liverpool’s city center, leaving him as a lost soul with nowhere to go for the rest of eternity. Alright folks, thanks for reading!! Be sure to leave a comment if you enjoyed this post, or if you want to find some real haunted places, and maybe create some ghost stories of your own, check out my guide to some of these spooky, haunted locations near you by clicking here. 
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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!!
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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
Coordinates: 42.585204°, -70.692371°
Location Address: 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts was constructed in 1929 as the private home and laboratory for a man named John Hays Hammond Jr., who was renowned as being a pioneering scientist in the fields of electronics and remote control technology. Mr. Hammond was often referred to as "the father of radio control," and held over 400 unique patents at the time of his death in February of 1965. After his death Hammond Castle was turned into a museum, which is said to be haunted by Mr. Hammond as well as several other spirits. Custodians and other employees working at the location late at night have reported witnessing the spirits of John Hays Hammond, his wife, Irene Hammond, and another male figure who is believed to be a former servant or groundskeeper. Guests touring the old castle also report experiencing issues with cellphones and other electronic devices, as well as feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Hammond Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1973, and was featured on an episode of the popular television series, Ghost Hunters, in 2012. The location also offers ghost tours during the month of October.
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Below is a list of some of the most notorious haunted locations in Gardner, 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!!
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Coordinates: 42.589428°, -72.037089°
Location Address: Bridge Street, Gardner, Massachusetts Bridge Street in Gardner, Massachusetts is rumored to be haunted by a woman who was killed in a car accident during a snowstorm in 1995. According to legend, her spirit still lingers at the site of her death, sometimes following pedestrians and motorists driving on the road at night before mysteriously vanishing. Although stories of the Bridge Street ghost have been told for many years, no records exist of a woman being killed in a snowstorm during the 1990's. #2 - North Central Correctional Institution
Coordinates: 42.578701°, -71.940303°
Location Address: 500 Colony Road, Gardner, Massachusetts North Central Correctional Institution is a medium-security prison located in Gardner, Massachusetts. It was established in 1902 as a self-sustained psychiatric hospital called Gardner State Colony, which later became Gardner State Hospital. Former patients at the old hospital were subjected to a variety of experimental and inhumane medical procedures, such as lobotomies and electroshock therapy, and most lived in conditions of squalor and neglect. Gardner State Hospital was closed in 1975 and was reopened as the North Central Correctional Institution in 1983. The location is said to be haunted by the spirits of former mental patients who died violent or otherwise unnatural deaths at the hands of hospital caretakers. Security guards working at North Central Correctional Institution at night report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices and screams, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #3 - SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion
Coordinates: 42.557559°, -71.980796°
Location Address: 4 W. Broadway, Gardner, Massachusetts The SK Pierce Mansion in Gardner, Massachusetts was constructed in 1875 by a wealthy businessman named Sylvester Knowlton Pierce. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former residents, including Mr. Pierce who passed away in 1888, as well as his first wife, Mrs. Susan Pierce, who died suddenly of a bacterial illness within a month of the mansion's completion. Due to financial difficulties during the 1930's, the SK Pierce Mansion was remodeled and used as a boarding house which then became a haven for illegal drinking, gambling, and prostitution. It's rumored that during this time a prostitute staying on the 2nd floor was strangled to death, and her killer was never discovered. The woman's spirit is said to haunt the old mansion, and is most often seen by guests on the 2nd floor in the room where she was killed. Another ghost said to haunt the SK Pierce Mansion is that of a man named Eino Saari, who is believed to have died of spontaneous combustion in 1963 after his charred remains were found in the master bedroom without any visible damage to the surrounding area. The SK Pierce Mansion was sold in 2015 at a fraction of its estimated value after multiple consecutive residents were allegedly driven from the house by the violent nature of the spirits there. It opened the following year as a haunted tourist attraction called the SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion, which offers guided tours and overnight stays to guests, who are required to sign a liability waiver before entering the location. Those who are brave enough to stay overnight at the haunted mansion report experiencing a variety of unexplained poltergeist activity, from disembodied voices, footsteps, and whispers, to objects being moved or thrown across the room without warning. Others have reported being pushed or otherwise physically attacked by an unseen entity, as well as experiencing lights flickering, doors slamming shut, and electronic devices such as televisions turning on and off by themselves. The SK Pierce Mansion is also believed to be haunted by several other unidentified spirits, including that of a former maid, and a young girl believed to be Mr. Sylvester Pierce's granddaughter. The SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion is considered to be one of the most haunted houses in the state of Massachusetts and was featured on an episode of the popular television series, Ghost Adventures, which aired in September of 2013.
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Fall River, 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!!
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Coordinates: 41.698928°, -71.156196°
Location Address: 230 2nd Street, Fall River, Massachusetts On August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found dead in their Fall River, Massachusetts house, leading to what later became one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in American history. According to police reports, Andrew Borden was found dead in the downstairs sitting room after receiving eleven blows to the head with a sharp hatchet, and Mrs. Borden was found upstairs lying face down in a pool of blood. She was killed instantly after being hit in the head from the front with an ax and fell to the floor, at which point she was struck in the back of the head an additional seventeen times. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, was put to trial for the two murders but was eventually acquitted on all charges. Despite popular misconceptions, Lizzie Borden was not immediately seen as a suspect in the murders, but she became a person of interest after giving several false and conflicting statements to the police. The Borden House was sold to a different owner after the murders, and eventually in 1996 the location was bought and opened as a tourist attraction called the Lizzie Borden House Bed & Breakfast. Guests staying at the Lizzie Borden House Bed & Breakfast often report encountering the spirit of an older man and woman, believed to be Mr. and Mrs. Borden. Others report hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman crying, as well as witnessing lights flickering, and electronic equipment being turned on and off by an unseen entity. Employees also report feeling a strange presence in the house, as well as experiencing sudden unexplained chills and cold spots. Oak Grove Cemetery
Coordinates: 41.706377°, -71.136796°
Location Address: 765 Prospect Street, Fall River, Massachusetts The historic Oak Grove Cemetery was established in 1855 as a burial ground for influential and upper-class citizens of Fall River and spans over 100 acres of land. The location is famously known for being the final resting place of Andrew and Abby Borden, who were found dead on August 4, 1892 after being brutally murdered with a hatchet. It is also the final resting place of their daughter, Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering Mr. and Mrs. Borden but was later found not guilty of the murders. The old cemetery is said to be haunted by the three members of the Borden family, whose restless spirits are allegedly seen by visitors. Paranormal investigators report witnessing strange glowing orbs just past the cemetery gates at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied moans and cries. Others who visit the cemetery report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, as well as a dark energy that permeates the surrounding area. Oak Grove Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February of 1983.
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Fairhaven, 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!!
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Coordinates: 41.643594°, -70.905382°
Location Address: 12 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, Massachusetts Fairhaven High School in Fairhaven, Massachusetts was constructed in 1905, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in January of 1981. The location is said to be haunted by a poltergeist, and students at the old school often report experiencing strange paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, doors slamming shut by themselves, and furniture being moved or rearranged by an unseen entity. Although many claim Fairhaven High School is haunted, very few firsthand encounters of paranormal activity are currently available for reference, and the identity of the alleged poltergeist remains unknown. #2 - Millicent Library
Coordinates: 41.635685°, -70.903399°
Location Address: 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts Constructed between 1891 and 1893, Millicent Library was donated to the town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts by a wealthy entrepreneur and oil tycoon named H.H. Rogers to commemorate his daughter, Millicent, who died of heart failure in 1890 at the age of 17. Patrons at the old library often report witnessing the apparition of a young woman believed to be Millicent, and passersby report seeing a woman's silhouette standing in the windows late at night. Others report witnessing objects such as books and paintings moving by themselves as well as experiencing a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Employees at Millicent Library also claim the location to be haunted by the spirit of a former custodian who died in the basement after slipping on a wet floor. Ever since, patrons have reported witnessing the man's apparition in the basement area, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps. Police officers on several occasions have also responded to motion sensor alarms in the middle of the night only to find that the location is empty. One popular urban legend claims that Millicent Rogers' remains are buried beneath the library's foundation, however town records indicate that she was in fact buried in the nearby Riverside Cemetery along with several other members of the Rogers family. #3 - Nichols House Nursing Home
Coordinates: 41.646062°, -70.908612°
Location Address: 184 Main Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts The Nichols House Nursing Home in Fairhaven, Massachusetts was built in 1900 by a young couple named Edward and Mary Knowles. There are several urban legends and ghost stories about the location that have been passed down by Fairhaven locals over the years, including one which claims the old house is haunted by the spirit of a former sea captain who allegedly lived there. Another common rumor claims that an elderly woman who once resided at the home died tragically after being struck by a car on the street outside, however these rumors were debunked in an article published by a local newspaper called The Standard-Times in October of 2004, titled "Haunted Nursing Home May Be Changing Its Tune." Despite this, employees at Nichols House Nursing Home still report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling a strange presence. Others have reported visiting elderly patients who appear to be talking to an unseen entity, and when asked, they claim they are talking to the spirit of an unidentified man. Nichols House Nursing Home is now owned and operated by the Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center.
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Danvers, 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!!
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Coordinates: 42.585062°, -70.981717°
Location Address: 1101 Kirkbride Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts Constructed in 1878 as the State Lunatic Hospital At Danvers, the Danvers State Hospital was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and was permanently shut down in 1992. The hospital and its series of underground tunnels are said to have inspired H.P. Lovecraft's novel, Arkham Sanitarium, which later inspired Batman's Arkham Asylum. Although most of the old buildings at Danvers State Hospital were demolished in 2007, the administration building and cemetery remain. The remainder of the 77-acre campus was redesigned as the Bradlee Danvers Apartments, which are rumored by many to be haunted. Urban explorers who have entered the old administration building report witnessing the spirits of former mental patients who were abused and neglected by caretakers, and subjected to inhumane medical procedures such as electroshock therapy and lobotomies. In its later years Danvers State Hospital began to admit criminally insane patients and became heavily overcrowded, which helped to further the atmosphere of abuse, neglect, and violence. Residents living at the newly constructed Bradlee Danvers Apartments report witnessing mysterious orbs and flashing lights coming from the abandoned administration building late at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, screams, and moaning. Others often report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. #2 - Endicott Family Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.554783°, -70.930696°
Location Address: 25-55 Clinton Avenue, Danvers, Massachusetts Established during the 1840's as a private family burial ground, the Endicott Family Cemetery in Danvers, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by three members of the Endicott family; a woman named Margaret, and her two sons, Jeremy and Alex. Paranormal investigators at the old cemetery report witnessing the three forlorn spirits dressed in old clothing from the 1800's, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Over the years the Endicott Family Cemetery was abandoned and fell into a state of neglect and disrepair. One popular belief among locals is that the three spirits remain at the cemetery to protect their final resting places from vandalism, with many also noting that the headstones of Margaret, Jeremy, and Alex are some of the only burial sites that haven't been vandalized. #3 - Peabody Institute Library
Coordinates: 42.561625°, -70.940961°
Location Address: 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, Massachusetts The Peabody Institute Library was constructed in 1891 and has served as the Danvers town library ever since. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, and is said by many to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man. Guests on the library's 3rd floor often report witnessing the man's apparition, as well as feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. Others have even reported being "shooshed" by a disembodied voice. Although many patrons at the Peabody Institute Library have reported encountering the old man's spirit over the years, his identity and the reason for his presence remain unknown.
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 Whether you’re a believer or not, going ghost-hunting can be a thrilling experience. Aside from being able to see eerie structures, it’s also a great way to witness surreal pieces of history, especially if you’re going to abandoned parks or centuries-old houses. As such, you’ll definitely want to bring the right gear so you can document your journey (and hopefully catch a few supernatural recordings). So, here are some things to pack for your paranormal photography and ghost-hunting adventure!! Camera With Night VisionWhile paranormal activity can happen at any time, many prefer investigating at night since there are fewer people, and less light and noise pollution. So, if you’re going ghost hunting in the evening, you’ll need a camera with night vision, as it can capture clear footage even in complete darkness. Some popular everyday cameras, like the Canon EOS R6, are already built for amazing nighttime shots and can operate in very low-light settings. But if you really want a camera designed specifically for nighttime adventures, the Hawke Sport Optics Nite-Eye 2000 Monocular has a built-in infrared illuminator that lets you see up to 200m in total darkness. It can certainly be worth the investment if you want to make paranormal photography a serious hobby. Infrared ThermometerOne of the most common ways to detect the presence of a ghost is if there's a noticeable, sometimes drastic drop in air temperature. This is because ghosts are believed to pull the energy from the environment in order to manifest physically. Another theory is that ghosts go through dimensional gateways, which causes the air pressure to change, thus causing temperature drops. To check, you can use Kaiser’s Digital Thermometer with Probe, which has High/Low limits and sets off an alarm — so you don’t need to keep looking at it to keep track of the temperature. Doing a baseline sweep of the room or getting the average temperature of a place can help determine if a sudden temperature drop can be attributed to a spirit rather than just a cold draft. Audio RecorderSometimes, ghosts don’t manifest themselves visually; people also report hearing voices and other sounds, usually at the edge of human perception. An audio recorder can let you pick up EVPs, or electronic voice phenomena, which can be the sounds of spirits trying to communicate. The Olympus VN-541PC Digital Voice Recorder is a great option as it can detect ultra-low- and high frequency sounds, down from 40Hz up to 13000kHz. These are sounds that humans can’t hear. Aside from simply hoping to pick up EVPs, you can do a structured EVP session, which is essentially a "question-and-answer" session with ghosts. Spirit BoxA ghost box or spirit box is essentially a modified AM/FM radio that scans the band making white noise, and clears the air to help enable spirits to communicate with the user. In this regard, the P-SB11 can sweep radio frequencies faster than other ghost boxes, and many believe this provides the energy that spirits need for communication. When using a ghost box, you can also keep your audio recorder beside it so you can listen to anything you catch later on. EMF RecorderEMF, or electromagnetic field, is what many consider a signature of the paranormal. Previously, we talked about how ghosts need energy to manifest themselves, and EMF is thought to be the by-product of energy consumption. There are reliable EMF detector apps that you can download if you don’t want to buy an actual gadget. For instance, the Ultimate EMF Detector detects EMFs and their sources, and even lets you record them. Take note that EMF can also come from appliances and cell phones. On the other hand, having a big EMF reading with no obvious source means you could be dealing with the supernatural. Alright folks, thanks for reading! I hope this provides some helpful information for those of you in the community who are new to ghost hunting!! And I know I always say this, but please be safe, and make sure to read this SAFETY DISCLAIMER before visiting any allegedly haunted locations. Happy Hunting!! 
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Beverly, 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!!
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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. Brindle Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student named Julie, who went missing while attending Endicott College and was never seen again. Since her disappearance, residents at Brindle Hall report witnessing the apparition of a young woman, believed to be Julie, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices and other strange sounds coming from the roof or other empty parts of the building. Others report witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity, as well as feeling a strange presence. In Reynolds Hall, students report encountering the ghost of a young girl, whose apparition is allegedly seen reflected in mirrors and windows. Others report witnessing objects moving by themselves, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a piano being played late at night. Winthrop Hall is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in a white gown, who committed suicide after discovering that her husband had been killed at sea. Her forlorn ghost is often seen by residents at night, allegedly still waiting for her love to return. #2 - Ocean View Senior Living Center
Coordinates: 42.549544°, -70.877123°
Location Address: 3 Essex Street, Beverly, Massachusetts The Landmark Senior Living Center in Beverly, Massachusetts was constructed in 1874 as the Briscoe School. Employees working on the building's upper floors report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, and many report experiencing feelings of paranoia and fear that subside upon leaving the area. Although many residents also report encountering spirits at Landmark Senior Living Center, the reason for their presence is unknown. #3 - Old North Beverly Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.579034°, -70.896592°
Location Address: 27-29 Conant Street, Beverly, Massachusetts Established in 1715, the Old North Beverly Cemetery in Beverly, Massachusetts is sometimes referred to as Ancient North Beverly Cemetery, or simply the Conant Street Cemetery. Paranormal investigators at this location often report witnessing glowing orbs and apparitions at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, whispers, and other strange sounds. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. The most recent burial at the Old North Beverly Cemetery took place on June 12, 1800.
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Bridgewater, 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!!
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Coordinates: 41.987155°, -70.965071°
Location Address: 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts was founded in 1840 as the Bridgewater Normal School, and many of the old buildings on campus are rumored to be haunted. The Campus Center Auditorium is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named George, whose apparition is seen by students playing different instruments in the orchestra pit late at night. Shea-Durgin Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who was strangled to death in Room 208 by a jealous boyfriend after it was discovered she was having an affair. In addition to witnessing the young woman's apparition, residents at Shea-Durgin Hall report experiencing a variety of poltergeist activity, such as lights flickering, and objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity. Tillinghast Hall is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former headmistress who died after falling from the building's rooftop. Students at Bridgewater State University have reported experiencing paranormal activity throughout its campus dating back to the late 1800's. #2 - Camp Titicut Reservation
Coordinates: 41.931820°, -70.999631°
Location Address: 190 Beech Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts Camp Titicut Reservation in Bridgewater, Massachusetts was first settled by Native Americans during the 1500's, and was used as a boy's summer camp starting in the 1930's. In 1946 the site was excavated by the Massachusetts Archaeological Society, which uncovered numerous Native American burial sites, as well as over 6,000 other tribal artifacts and relics. Hikers at Camp Titicut report witnessing the apparitions of former tribesmen and women, as well as the spirit of a young boy who drowned in a nearby lake while camping. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity in the woods. One popular urban legend claims that King Phillip was executed at Camp Titicut, however these claims have been debunked as being historically inaccurate. Despite that, some still claim to encounter the forlorn spirit of King Phillip wandering the woods late at night. #3 - Lake Nippenicket
Coordinates: 41.968345°, -71.040255°
Location Address: Lakeside Drive, Bridgewater, Massachusetts Sometimes referred to as simply "The Nip," Lake Nippenicket in Bridgewater, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man who drowned while fishing. The man's apparition is often seen by swimmers at night paddling a small boat before disappearing into the night. Unfortunately, very little additional information is available regarding this allegedly haunted location. #4 - William H. McElwain School
Coordinates: 41.995442°, -70.981405°
Location Address: 250 Main Street, Bridgewater, Massachusetts The William H. McElwain School in Bridgewater, Massachusetts was constructed in 1912 and served as a public school until 1997. The location is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former student whose ghost remains at the school for unknown reasons. Former students at William H. McElwain School have reported encountering the young boy's apparition in one of the bathrooms, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as faucets turning on and off by themselves, and stall doors being pushed open or shut unexpectedly. Urban explorers and paranormal investigators at the school report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or experiencing feelings of being watched. The William H. McElwain School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in January of 2013.
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Metamora, Michigan. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Michigan, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Michigan, available on Amazon!!
#1 - Blood Road
Coordinates: 42.916237°, -83.282472°
Location Address: Blood Road, Metamora, Michigan Blood Road in Metamora, Michigan is a 2-mile-long dirt roadway surrounded by swampy bogs and woodlands. It is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of a group of alleged devil worshippers who fled to Metamora during the late 1600's and early 1700's to escape the witchcraft trials occurring in New England at the time. It's said that the group used the wooded area surrounding Blood Road to perform dark occult rituals, including human sacrifices and the alleged summoning of demonic entities. Although no historical evidence is available to verify these claims many motorists traveling along Blood Road report encountering shadowy figures and apparitions lurking in the nearby marshes at night. In recent years locals have also claimed to encounter men and women dressed in cloaks gathered around bonfires meeting secretly in the woods, however most believe these stories to be nothing more than urban legends. Many also note that when wet, Blood Road turns a dark, red color similar to that of blood, however this is likely due to deposits of clay and other minerals found in the road. #2 - Crybaby Bridge
Coordinates: 42.962976°, -83.240522°
Location Address: Wilder Road, Metamora, Michigan Sometimes also referred to as "Crying Baby Bridge," the location known as Crybaby Bridge on Wilder Road in Metamora, Michigan was constructed in 1938, and is one of several such bridges with similar folklore found throughout the United States. The story of Crybaby Bridge is a popular urban legend throughout the United States which typically involves a mother and child who meet an untimely end on or around a bridge, and whose spirits now allegedly haunt the site of their death. Many cities in different states have their own version of this legend, but in this particular instance the story told by locals is about a young woman driving along Wilder Road. When she reaches the bridge crossing the South Branch Flint River her car stalls, and she exits the vehicle to attempt to investigate. When she returns, she discovers that her infant child has crawled to the edge of the bridge and fallen into the river below. Despite no historical evidence to validate these stories, many who park their car on Crybaby Bridge late at night claim to hear the disembodied sounds of a baby crying, or witness the apparition of an unidentified woman. Other urban legends claim that the woman's spirit can be summoned by parking on the bridge and honking the horn three times. See also: Crybaby Bridge (Folklore Encyclopedia). #3 - White Horse Inn
Coordinates: 42.941757°, -83.288937°
Location Address: 1 E. High Street, Metamora, Michigan The White Horse Inn in Metamora was constructed in 1848 as a general store, and is renowned as being one of the most haunted locations in the state of Michigan. It was purchased and remodeled for use as a stagecoach stop in 1850 by a man named Lorenzo Hoard, who passed away 1888. According to guests and employees, Lorenzo's spirit is said to haunt the White Horse Inn along with several other unidentified men and women. Those staying on the inn's 2nd floor often claim to encounter the spirit of a man believed to be Lorenzo Hoard, as well as a group of men who were killed in a fire. According to local historians the White Horse Inn is also rumored to have been used as a brothel at one point in time, as well as a hideout for slaves fleeing the south during the American Civil War. Another apparition frequently seen by guests is that of an unidentified man wearing a 1940's style tuxedo, with many claiming that the inn is also home to countless other spirits. In addition to encountering apparitions, employees and guests at the White Horse Inn report experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering, cold spots, and doors slamming shut by themselves. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, whispers, and footsteps.
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The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Michigan, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Michigan, available on Amazon!!
#1 - Central Michigan University
Coordinates: 43.581943°, -84.774325°
Location Address: 1200 S. Franklin Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan was established in 1892. It is renowned as being one of the oldest universities in the United States in addition to one of the most haunted. Students and faculty members over the years have reported encountering apparitions and experiencing a variety of other paranormal phenomena in many buildings throughout the university's 480-acre campus. In 1937, a 19-year-old cafeteria employee named Theresa Schumacher was killed in the basement of Warriner Hall after becoming stuck in a small window leading to the building's elevator shaft. According to a news article published in a newspaper called Central State Life on June 2, 1937 the young woman died of asphyxiation after the elevator unexpectedly descended from the 3rd floor, completely crushing her skull. Ever since her tragic death students have reported encountering a female apparition believed to be that of Theresa Schumacher, who appears as a glowing blue specter. Her ghostly figure is most frequently seen near the building's auditorium or in the basement where her body was found, and is blamed for a variety of additional paranormal activity such as disembodied voices, whispers, and footsteps. Many also report feeling a strange presence in the basement area, as well as witnessing the elevator doors opening and closing by themselves. One popular urban legend told by students of Central Michigan University also claims that Warriner Hall is haunted by the spirits of two students who committed suicide by jumping from the top of the building, however these stories were later debunked by campus officials as being fictitious. On May 6, 1951, a student named Carolyn Corey passed away of unknown causes while sleeping in Barnard Residence Hall and is now said to haunt the location. Although Barnard Residence Hall was demolished in 1997 due to low student enrollment, two graduate apartments called Kewadin Apartments and Northwest Apartments were later constructed over the original location, which is sometimes simply referred to as The Graduate Housing Complex. Residents at The Graduate Housing Complex report encountering the spirit of a young woman wearing a white nightgown, and experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved or knocked from shelves by an unseen entity. Powers Hall is also rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former student named Emily, who allegedly passed away during the 1930's and was buried in a piano-shaped patch of grass in the building's courtyard. Despite no historical evidence to validate these rumors many students at Powers Hall report hearing the disembodied sounds of a piano playing late at night, however most dismiss these claims as being nothing more than urban legends. A series of underground tunnels spanning over 9 miles in length also run beneath the university grounds, which were used by students to travel between buildings on campus during bad weather until 1979 when a student named James Dallas Egbert is rumored to have gone missing in the tunnels. Additionally, maintenance workers in the basement of Central Michigan University's Carlin Alumni House have reported hearing loud thuds and pounding noises that seem to come from within the heavy cement walls, and the disembodied sounds of heavy footsteps late at night when the building is believed to be empty. Several other buildings on campus are also rumored to be haunted, including Beddow Hall, Cobb Hall, and Troutman Hall, however very few firsthand accounts of paranormal experiences at these locations are currently available for reference. #2 - Mill Pond Park
Coordinates: 43.600096°, -84.787637°
Location Address: 607 S. Adams Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Mill Pond Park in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan is a 90-acre wetland park located on the banks of the Chippewa River. It features a playground, picnic area, and a number of wooded hiking trails. Many hiking in the park's wooded areas report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, and experiencing unexplained feelings of being watched or followed. Those walking at Mill Pond Park at night also claim to hear the sounds of disembodied whispers, and in several instances paranormal investigators have reported being scratched by an unseen entity, or later finding claw marks that hadn't been visible before. #3 - The Mt. Pleasant Center
Coordinates: 43.614849°, -84.791424°
Location Address: 1400 W. Pickard Road, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan The Mt. Pleasant Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan was first established by the United Methodist Church in 1892 as the Mount Pleasant Indian Boarding School. The 300-acre school once consisted of eleven buildings, and was one of several similar institutions funded by the United States Congress in an attempt to reeducate Native American children and indoctrinate them into American society. Students at the Mount Pleasant Center were taught religion as well as other vocational skills, and were disciplined severely for disobeying the strict rules set in place by caretakers. For example, children who spoke in their native tongue had their mouths washed out with soap, and even breaking a minor rule resulted in students being beaten with a belt or rubber hose. The boarding school even had its own cemetery on site where children who passed away were buried, including up to 700 former students who are believed to have been buried in unmarked graves and an additional 174 whose final resting places are marked with headstones. In 1934 the Mount Pleasant Center was reopened as a school for mentally ill and criminally insane young men called the Michigan Home & Training School. Stories of abuse and neglect at the school continued during this time, with many historians also noting that living conditions were poor due to the lack of qualified staff members and teachers. The location was renamed to the Mt. Pleasant Regional Center For Developmental Disabilities during the 1970's, and remained open until 2008. Between 2008 and 2016 the majority of the old school's buildings were demolished, however many believe the remaining buildings and the surrounding property are haunted. Many urban explorers and others investigating the old Mount Pleasant Center report witnessing shadow apparitions and spectral figures, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, footsteps, whispers, and moans. The Mount Pleasant Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February of 2018, and is currently owned by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation.
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In Native American folklore, the wendigo is described as a supernatural, flesh eating monster, or sometimes as an evil spirit that possesses men and women to feed on human flesh. Roughly translated, the word wendigo means “the evil spirit that devours mankind.” Some believe a human can become a wendigo by being possessed by the spirit of one, causing them to commit acts of murder and cannibalism, whereas others believe a person slowly becomes a wendigo by indulging in cannibalism of their own free will. In some folklore, the wendigo is able to shapeshift to assume the form of a human that it’s cannibalized and can mimic voices and other sounds to lure unsuspecting men and women into its lair, which is filled with the bones and carcasses of its previous victims.
Wendigos are described as being tall and human-like in appearance, with some allegedly standing up to 15 feet tall, with gaunt, disfigured, skeletal features, and dark, sunken eyes. They are described as being lanky and having supernatural speed and hunting abilities, with sharp claws and fangs. They appear to be driven mad by the urge to consume human flesh, and their hunger can never be sated. It’s said that over time the wendigo’s appearance becomes more and more fearsome as the possessed individual is stripped of their humanity. Alleged encounters with the wendigo have been reported throughout North America dating back hundreds of years before the arrival of European settlers, and continue to present day. Many doctors during the early colonization of America believed that the wendigo was real, with some even going so far as diagnosing criminals who committed acts of cannibalism with a rare condition called Wendigo Psychosis. One famous case of alleged Wendigo Psychosis was reported in 1878, when a Native American trapper from Alberta, Canada named Swift Runner claimed to be possessed by the spirit of a wendigo. During the winter Swift Runner, his wife, and their five children were living in a cabin in the woods, trapping animals and hunting for food. The cabin was located just 25 miles from the nearest village. According to historical documents, when Swift Runner returned to the village the next spring, he was alone. When people began to ask what happened to his wife and family, he replied that they had become trapped in the cabin over the winter by snow and tragically died of starvation. When authorities went to investigate the cabin, they found a gruesome scene inside. Swift Runner’s deceased wife and children appeared to have been murdered, and their remains devoured. Due to the relatively close proximity of the cabin to town, it was concluded that Swift Runner’s cannibalism was not a last resort to avoid starvation, and many believed he had become possessed by the spirit of a wendigo. Swift Runner confessed to the killings, and was later executed at nearby Fort Saskatchewan. Another alleged case of Wendigo Psychosis occurred in 1907, when a Native American medicine man named Jack Fiddler, who claimed to have killed 14 wendigos over the course of his lifetime, was arrested for homicide. At the age of 87, Jack Fiddler confessed to murdering an elderly tribeswoman because he believed that she had been possessed by a wendigo spirit. According to Jack, the woman was on the verge of fully transforming into a wendigo, and he had no choice but to kill her before she became a threat. Jack Fiddler was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison, however he chose to end his life instead and committed suicide shortly after. In recent years the wendigo has made its way into pop culture as a horror icon, with many Hollywood movies and television shows featuring creatures with similar characteristics and lore. Due to new technology like trail cameras, cellphone cameras, drones, and the internet, more and more sightings are allegedly taking place as well, with most originating in rural, wooded areas. Whether the wendigo exists as a real supernatural creature, or is just an old fairytale to discourage men and women from the horrors of cannibalism, one can never be too careful in the woods...
The following is a list of allegedly haunted colleges and universities in New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
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Coordinates: 42.018645°, -73.910096°
Location Address: Blithewood Avenue, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Founded in 1860, Bard College is a private liberal arts college in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The Blithewood Mansion was constructed in 1900 by Captain Andrew C. Zabriski, and is said to be haunted by the spirit of one of his four daughters who died after falling from an upstairs window while staying in the Zabriski's New York City apartment. Ever since, students have reported encountering the spirit of a woman believed to be Captain Zabriski's deceased daughter, as well as feeling unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature. The Blithewood Mansion was incorporated as part of Bard College in 1951 as part of the Levy Economics Institute. #2 - Bennett College & School For Women
Coordinates: 41.776402°, -73.699343°
Location Address: 79 Bennett Common Way, Millbrook, New York Bennett College & School For Women in Millbrook, New York was constructed in 1890 as a hotel and resort, and became Bennett School for Women in 1907. It was closed in 1978, and has been vacant ever since. The main building on campus, called Halcyon Hall, is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former students and faculty members who remain at the school for unknown reasons. Urban explorers report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as hearing disembodied voices and footsteps, and witnessing doors being slammed shut by an unseen entity. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and many also claim that a strange force exists that tries to prevent explorers from entering the basement and attic area. #3 - Canisius College
Coordinates: 42.927339°, -78.853113°
Location Address: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York Canisius College in Buffalo, New York was founded in 1870 by members of a Jesuit order called The Society of Jesus. In Christ the King Chapel it's said that disembodied voices are heard coming from empty areas, and members of the church report witnessing the apparition of an elderly man in the basement. Many students in Frisch Hall claim that the 5th floor is haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide, and others in Lyon hall report encountering the spirit of a former nun, whose apparition is seen wandering the hallways at night. #4 - Concordia College
Coordinates: 40.942677°, -73.822148°
Location Address: 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, New York Constructed in 1909, students at Concordia College in Bronxville, New York report encountering apparitions and experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena in Bohm Hall, Feth Hall, Rippe Hall, and Sieker Hall. Sieker Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who died of pneumonia, and Rippe Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl who once lived on the property before Concordia College was established. Many students have reported witnessing apparitions in these locations, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots, lights flickering, doors opening and closing by themselves, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #5 - Daemen College
Coordinates: 42.964723°, -78.789442°
Location Address: 4380 Main Street, Amherst, New York Daemen College in Amherst, New York was established in 1847 by a Catholic charity group called the Sisters of St. Frances of Penance. Curtis Hall is said to be haunted by the spirits of two brothers who committed suicide while living in an old farmhouse that once occupied the location. Although these claims are unable to be validated, students and faculty members at Curtis Hall report hearing strange disembodied voices and footsteps, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #6 - Dutchess Community College
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. #7 - D'Youville College
Coordinates: 42.902589°, -78.890939°
Location Address: 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, New York D'Youville College in Buffalo, New York was originally constructed in 1874 as the Holy Angels Academy. Students at the Koessler Administration building report witnessing apparitions, and hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and the sounds of children playing. The spirit of a young woman is also seen on the 3rd and 4th floor, and employees working in the old building late at night report experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal activity, such as lights flickering, disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors opening or closing by themselves. Although many witnesses have come forward with claims of encountering ghostly entities at D'Youville College, the reason for their presence is unknown. #8 - Elmira College
Coordinates: 42.096782°, -76.815370°
Location Address: 1 Park Place, Elmira, New York Elmira College in Elmira, New York was founded in 1855 as an all-women's college. Tompkins Hall, which was constructed in 1926, is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student named Mary, who allegedly died in some type of tragic accident on the 4th floor. Students residing in Tompkins Hall report witnessing Mary's apparition at night, most often in the reflections of windows and mirrors, and others report hearing disembodied voices in the empty hallways and bathrooms late at night. Students and faculty members in Cowles Hall also report hearing disembodied voices and witnessing strange glowing orbs at night, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #9 - Fordham University
Location Address: Lincoln Center Campus, Rose Hill Campus & Westchester Campus, The Bronx, New York
Fordham University in The Bronx, New York was founded in 1841 by the Catholic Diocese Of New York, and is renowned for being the oldest university in the northeastern United States. Students report witnessing apparitions and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity in the Administration Office, Collins Auditorium, Finlay Hall, Hughes Hall, Keating Hall, Martyr's Court, and O'Hare Hall. There are believed to be dozens of different spirits that haunt the campus, which was constructed over the site of an old hospital. A series of underground tunnels were once used to connect different areas of the hospital, and students visiting these underground areas report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, as well as feelings of extreme fear and nausea. Keating Hall is said to be the most active location on campus due to the fact that it was allegedly built over the hospital's morgue. Students at Keating Hall report witnessing unidentified apparitions and shadow figures, especially in the basement area, and many have also claimed to witness chairs and other objects being thrown around by an unseen entity. Other paranormal activity has been reported throughout Fordham University's 85-acre campus, such as cold spots, apparitions, and disembodied voices. #10 - Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Coordinates: 42.859499°, -76.985275°
Location Address: 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, New York Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York were established in 1797 as the Geneva Academy. The academy later became Hobart College For Men, and in 1943 was combined with the William Smith College For Women. Students in Hirshon Hall often report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity in Room 304, such as disembodied voices and scratching sounds, and objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity. Many have also reported witnessing ghostly apparitions reflected in windows and mirrors when the room is otherwise empty. In nearby Smith Hall, students report hearing the disembodied footsteps of someone walking around on the roof, as well as witnessing a shadowy figure walking a dog. #11 - Keuka College
Coordinates: 42.615151°, -77.090541°
Location Address: 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, New York Keuka College in Keuka Park, New York was founded in 1890 by a man named George Harvey Ball, who passed away in 1907 and whose apparition is said to haunt Ball Hall. Students at Ball Hall report witnessing Mr. Ball's apparition throughout the building, accompanied by the phantom scent of strong cologne. Others report feeling a strange presence, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices, and witnessing electronic devices such as flashlights and televisions turning on and off by themselves. #12 - Marist College
Coordinates: 41.722456°, -73.934120°
Location Address: 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York Students at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York claim that Sheahan Hall is haunted by the spirit of a former student named Shelley Sperling, who was killed by her jealous ex-boyfriend on February 18, 1975. According to police reports, Ms. Sperling was shot while running away from a young man named Louis Acevedo, who was emotionally distraught after their recent breakup. Students at Sheahan Hall often report encountering Shelley Sperling's apparition, as well as witnessing doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects being moved or thrown across the room by an unseen entity. Others report feeling sudden cold spots or drops in temperature, as well as experiencing unexplained issues with electronic devices, such as flashlight batteries being drained, or televisions and radios turning on and off by themselves. #13 - Medaille College
Coordinates: 42.928608°, -78.855954°
Location Address: 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, New York Established in 1875 by the Sisters of St. Joseph as Mount St. Joseph Teachers College, Medaille College in Buffalo, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a boy who committed suicide for unknown reasons, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures. One former student named Hannah once reported having a series of dreams about the dead boy after using a Ouija board at a party. According to Hannah, the boy was hanging from the ceiling and explained that he had committed suicide due to repeated incidents of abuse by a former nun. Other student over the years have also reported witnessing the apparitions of former students sitting in empty classrooms, as well as experiencing other strange paranormal occurrences, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, or feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. #14 - Sage College Of Albany
Coordinates: 42.65155°, -73.783589°
Location Address: 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York Built over the site of an old orphanage, Sage College Of Albany is said to be haunted by the spirits of a number of orphans who were allegedly abused and neglected by caretakers. According to legend several young boys died from the abuse, and were buried in unmarked graves. Their bodies were not discovered until after the Sage College of Albany began construction in 1949. Ever since, students at Sage College have reported witnessing the apparitions of several young children, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers, and the sounds of children playing. #15 - State University Of New York, Albany
Coordinates: 42.648300°, -73.750505°
Location Address: State University Plaza, Albany, New York Founded in 1844 as the New York State Normal School, the State University of New York (also known as "SUNY Albany," or just "SUNY") is a public research university in Albany, New York. Many students have reported feeling a strange presence in their dorm rooms in Mohican Hall, and experiencing objects such as books being thrown or dropped by an unseen entity, while other students report encountering strange apparitions that pace around the hallways seemingly unaware that people are present. #16 - State University Of New York, Geneseo
Coordinates: 42.796007°, -77.823863°
Location Address: 1 College Circle, Geneseo, New York Students at the State University of New York in Geneseo, New York report witnessing the apparition of a young boy who was accidentally killed during the construction of Blake Hall. Students and faculty members have reported witnessing the boy's apparition in both Blake and Stuben Hall, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, laughter, and cold spots. In 1985, a famous photograph was taken in Erie Hall which allegedly shows the spirit of a poltergeist named Tommy. For weeks, the poltergeist allegedly haunted the C2D1 dorm room, and a priest was called in to exorcise the location, which allegedly halted the paranormal activity for a short period. The photograph later became known as "The C2D1 Ghost," and has been the subject of several books and documentaries, including an autobiography by one of the students who experienced the event, called Surviving Evidence: Memoir of An Extreme Haunting Survivor. #17 - State University Of New York, Potsdam
Coordinates: 44.661529°, -74.973372°
Location Address: 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, New York The State University of New York (SUNY) in Potsdam, New York was established in 1816, and is one of the oldest universities in the United States. Satterlee Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of SUNY Potsdam's first dean, Dr. Howard Satterlee, whose apparition is most often seen by students on the building's 3rd floor. Students in Knowles Hall also report encountering several unidentified apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity, especially in the basement. #18 - St. Bonaventure University
Coordinates: 42.079808°, -78.484648°
Location Address: 3261 W. State Street, Saint Bonaventure, New York Students at St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York report encountering spirits and experiencing paranormal phenomena in Francis Hall, De La Roche Hall, and Devereux Hall. De La Roche Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who was killed in a fire, and whose apparition is often seen by students on the 3rd floor. Students at Francis Hall also report witnessing the apparitions of a group of former monks who once resided at the location when it was used as a seminary for Catholic priests. A group of students in the 1960's once allegedly attempted to summon a demon in Devereux Hall, and according to legend, evil spirits now haunt the location. Residents also report witnessing the apparition of a former World War I veteran, who haunts the location for unknown reasons. #19 - St. Lawrence University
Coordinates: 44.590702°, -75.165922°
Location Address: 1 Lincoln Street, Canton, New York Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Florence, whose apparition is often seen by students in an area known as The Hub. Students over the years have also reported feeling the presence of an unseen entity, and experiencing other strange paranormal occurrences, such as hearing disembodied voices and footsteps in empty parts of the building. Despite many who claim to have encountered Florence's ghost over the years, the reason for her presence is unknown. #20 - The College of St. Rose
Coordinates: 42.663638°, -73.785442°
Location Address: 432 Western Avenue, Albany, New York The College of St. Rose in Albany, New York was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Several buildings on campus are said to be haunted by the spirits of former students and faculty members. Many who have attended the college have reported encountering shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps at night. Others report encountering the spirit of a former priest whose name and identity are unknown. #21 - Union College
Coordinates: 42.819302°, -73.928981°
Location Address: 897 Union Street, Schenectady, New York Founded in 1795, Union College is a private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York. The wooded area of campus known as Jackson's Garden is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Alice Van der Veer, who was allegedly burnt alive in 1672 after she was discovered having relations with a young suitor before marriage, which her father had strictly forbidden. Students near Jackson's Garden have reported encountering Alice's spirit late at night, allegedly still searching for her lost lover. In May of 1946 an article about Alice Van der Veer was published in the New York Folklore Quarterly, titled "The Union College Ghost," and in October of 1957 the story was made internationally famous when Life magazine published a Halloween spread about the Union College haunting, called "By Moonlight Burned." #22 - Wagner College
Coordinates: 40.614980°, -74.094405°
Location Address: 1 Campus Road, Staten Island, New York Cunard Hall at Wagner College in Staten Island, New York was constructed in 1852 as a residential estate by the Cunard Family, and is now used as an administration building at Wagner College. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who committed suicide in 1890 by jumping from a second story window. Students report witnessing the man's apparition at night, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman's voice.
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Below is a list of allegedly haunted restaurants and bars in New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
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Coordinates: 43.264590°, -73.583360°
Location Address: 67 Broadway, Ft. Edward, New York Constructed in the 1840's as a blacksmith shop, the Anvil Inn Restaurant in Ft. Edward, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is allegedly seen by patrons at the bar. Guests report experiencing strange paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects such as plates and bottles being dropped to the floor by an unseen entity. Employees also report experiencing lights and other electronic devices turning on and off by themselves. #2 - Beardslee Castle
Coordinates: 43.007250°, -74.744887°
Location Address: 123 Old State Road, Little Falls, New York Constructed in 1860 by a man named Augustus Beardslee, Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, New York was reconstructed twice after being burned down in a fire; once in 1919 and once again in 1989. The castle was purchased in 1994 and renovated for use as a restaurant and banquet hall. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former members of the Beardslee family, and guests frequently report witnessing apparitions and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps. The first claims of paranormal activity in the old castle were reported in 1983 after a group of paranormal investigators were brought in to investigate. Beardslee Castle currently embrace its haunted reputation, and often host ghost hunts and other events. #3 - Belhurst Castle & Winery
Coordinates: 42.839291°, -76.976231°
Location Address: 4069 W. Lake Road, Geneva, New York Constructed in 1889 as a private residence, Belhurst Castle in Geneva, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, whose apparition is allegedly seen by employees and guests. The woman is believed to be the spirit of an opera singer named Isabella who was killed when part of the castle collapsed, however this theory is unable to be officially confirmed. Motorists driving by Belhurst Castle have reported witnessing the same woman in white walking in the yard at night, or glimpsing her silhouette in one of the upstairs windows when the location is vacant. Employees working at the bar have also reported experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as cold spots, or objects being thrown across the room by an unseen entity. A series of underground tunnels allegedly connecting different areas of the castle are also said to be haunted. #4 - Country House Restaurant
Coordinates: 40.912659°, -73.142174°
Location Address: 1175 N. Country Road, Stony Brook, New York Constructed in 1710 as a private residence, the Country House Restaurant in Stony Brook, New York was used during the American Revolutionary War to house British soldiers. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Annette Williamson, who was hanged from the rafters after she was accused by a group of locals of being a spy. Annette's ghost is often seen in the kitchen, dining room, and restrooms, and employees and guests often report hearing disembodied voices, and the sounds of a woman crying. #5 - Demarest Hill Winery
Coordinates: 41.261857°, -74.372655°
Location Address: 81 Pine Island Turnpike, Warwick, New York Demarest Hill Winery in Warwick, New York was constructed in 1863 as The National Hotel, and was later used as a brothel before being converted into apartments, and then a winery. Employees and visitors report hearing disembodied footsteps and the sounds of screams coming from the top floor of the building late at night. Although many claim the Demarest Hill Winery is haunted, the reasons for its paranormal activity are unknown. #6 - Fiorello Dolce Bakery
Coordinates: 40.873082°, -73.427989°
Location Address: 57 Wall Street, Huntington, New York Originally used as housing for Huntington's homeless population during the early 1900's, Fiorello Dolce Bakery in Huntington, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of former residents who passed away. A medium who was asked to investigate the bakery claims that there are thirteen different spirits residing at the location. Employees report witnessing orbs and apparitions, as well as experiencing a variety of other paranormal activity, such as electronic devices malfunctioning, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects such as dishes or utensils being moved by an unseen entity. On several occasions, the bakery's owner has reported capturing strange orbs on security cameras late at night. #7 - Mad Jack Brewing Co. at The Van Dyck Lounge
Coordinates: 42.816536°, -73.943146°
Location Address: 237 Union Street, Schenectady, New York The Van Dyck Lounge in Schenectady, New York was constructed in 1947 as a jazz lounge, and according to local historians was also the site of an old brothel during the 1800's. Its stage has hosted many famous jazz musicians over the years, including Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, and Thelonious Monk. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was killed in one of the stairwells, and whose apparition is often seen by guests and employees. #8 - Mr. Dominic's On Main Italian Restaurant
Coordinates: 43.098833°, -77.441377°
Location Address: 1 E. Church Street, Fairport, New York Constructed in 1876 as the Henry DeLand House, Mr. Dominic's On Main in Fairport, New York was known as the Green Lantern Inn from 1925 until the early 2000's, when it was renovated for use as an Italian restaurant. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Henry DeLand, whose apparition is often seen by employees and patrons. Many guests 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. #9 - One If By Land, Two If By Sea Restaurant
Coordinates: 40.732494°, -74.002584°
Location Address: 17 Barrow Street, New York City, New York Constructed in 1767 as a carriage house, the One If By Land, Two If By Sea Restaurant in New York City is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Aaron Burr and his young daughter Theodosia, who were allegedly kidnapped and murdered by pirates. Patrons report witnessing their apparitions, as well as encountering the spirit of an unknown woman in a black dress. Others report experiencing paranormal activity such as cold spots, lights flickering, and objects such as plates and dishes being moved by an unseen entity. Several staff members working at the restaurant have allegedly quit over the years due to their paranormal experiences. #10 - Orchard Hall Restaurant
Coordinates: 43.005413°, -75.261238°
Location Address: 2955 Oneida Street, Sauquoit, New York Constructed in the early-1840's, the Orchard Hall Restaurant in Sauquoit, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Julia, who passed away in an apartment upstairs. Julia's spectral figure is often seen by employees and guests, and there are many different stories which attempt to explain her origin. In some stories, Julia was shot to death at the bar and moved upstairs where she later succumbed to her wounds, and in others she passed away tragically during childbirth. In the years since her death, guests at Orchard Hall Restaurant have reported witnessing a mysterious female spirit believed to be Julia. The location was also rumored to have been used as part of the Underground Railroad during the American Civil War. #11 - Pizza Hut
Coordinates: 40.858125°, -73.083184°
Location Address: 2082 Middle Country Road, Centereach, New York Formerly a Jack in the Box restaurant, the Pizza Hut on Middle County Road in Centereach, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former employee who committed suicide in the bathroom. Employees report feeling cold spots, and witnessing objects like pots and pans being moved or thrown to the floor by an unseen entity. Despite these claims, very little evidence is currently available to support these claims. #12 - Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Coordinates: 42.725193°, -73.797531°
Location Address: 217 Wolf Road, Albany, New York Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary on Wolf Road in Albany, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a middle-aged man wearing a suit, whose apparition is most often seen at times when few customers are present. The apparition of a woman is also allegedly seen reflected in mirrors and windows. Although many witnesses report encountering these mysterious apparitions, the reason for their presence is unknown. #13 - Randy's Up the River Bar & Restaurant
Coordinates: 42.089893°, -78.502674°
Location Address: 3767 9 Mile Road, Allegany, New York Allegedly used as a speakeasy during the American Alcohol Prohibition, Randy's Up the River in Allegany, New York was constructed in 1869 as a hotel and stagecoach stop. Patrons often report witnessing the apparition of a man wearing blue jeans and a plaid shirt, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity such as disembodied voices, footsteps, and objects moving by themselves. Staff members in the kitchen report hearing a disembodied man's voice whispering their names when the area is otherwise empty, while others report feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #14 - Spanky's Diner
Coordinates: 44.934876°, -74.893514°
Location Address: 3 N. Main Street, Massena, New York Spanky's Diner in Massena, New York was opened in 1956, and still contains much of its original fixtures and furniture. Employees report witnessing orbs, as well as the apparition of a young girl who drowned nearby, and other spirits whose identities remain unknown. The diner sits in very close proximity to Pine Grove Cemetery, which is also said to be haunted, and the land directly behind the diner was once the site of one of Massena's oldest hospitals, which many believe may be the source of some of the paranormal activity at this location. Patrons at Spanky's Diner report experiencing sudden cold spots and other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, lights flickering, and electronic equipment malfunctioning. Others report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity. #15 - The Winery at Marjim Manor
Coordinates: 43.348262°, -78.639135°
Location Address: 7171 Lake Road, Appleton, New York Constructed in 1854 by a man named Schubal Scudder Merritt, the Marjim Manor in Appleton, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of several former members of the Merritt family, whose apparitions are often seen by employees and guests. Many customers report encountering the apparition of a young boy named Lewis Merritt, who was accidentally shot and killed by his father, Schubal. Employees working at Marjim Manor at night when the building is empty also report hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and voices, as well as encountering other unidentified apparitions wearing 1800's-era clothing. #16 - Wayside Irish Pub
Coordinates: 43.034107°, -76.448492°
Location Address: 101 W. Main Street, Elbridge, New York Constructed in the early 1800's as a private home, the Wayside Irish Pub in Elbridge, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former resident, nicknamed George, who died of a heart attack. Employees and gusts dating back to the 1960's have also reported encountering the spirit of a young woman named Sara, who committed suicide on the 3rd floor, as well as witnessing the apparition of a former Revolutionary War soldier. Patrons over the years have also reported experiencing a variety of strange poltergeist activity, such as objects moving by themselves, and glasses being thrown across the room by an unseen entity.
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