The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Staten Island, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out the YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: #1 - Baron Hirsch Cemetery
Coordinates: 40.620823°, -74.153262°
Location Address: 1126 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, New York, 10314 Baron Hirsch Cemetery in Staten Island, New York was established in 1899 by a man named Maurice de Hirsch, and spans over eighty acres. Visitors often report witnessing mysterious orbs and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Nearby residents also claim that wandering spirits from the cemetery often appear in their homes. #2 - Church of St. Andrew
Coordinates: 40.572906°, -74.147273°
Location Address: 40 Old Mill Road, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Constructed in 1712, the Church of Saint Andrew in Staten Island, New York was used as a hospital for Colonial soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. Churchgoers report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as hearing an organ being played when the church is empty, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. The Church of Saint Andrew was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. #3 - Ft. Wadsworth
Coordinates: 40.605366°, -74.054749°
Location Address: Dock Road, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Constructed in 1663 by Dutch settlers, Ft. Wadsworth in Staten Island, New York played a major part in the American Revolutionary War, Civil War, and War of 1812. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of former Dutch and American soldiers who died of illness or in battle, and visitors often report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers, military doctors, and other personnel. Prior to its closing in 1994, Ft. Wadsworth was renowned as being the longest continually garrisoned military installation in the United States. #4 - Hylan Boulevard
Coordinates: 40.559697°, -74.123766°
Location Address: Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10306 The wooded area surrounding Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, New York is allegedly the site of an ancient Native American burial ground, where the restless spirits of former tribesmen and women are said to wander the woods late at night. Motorists on Hylan Boulevard often report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity lurking just out of sight. It is believed that the spirits of the deceased became restless after European settlers took over the land and began construction. #5 - Kreischer Mansion
Coordinates: PRIVATE PROPERTY
Location Address: PRIVATE PROPERTY, Staten Island, New York, 10309 Constructed in 1885, the Kreischer Mansion in Staten Island, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Edward Kreischer, who committed suicide in June of 1894. In 2005 a man named Robert McKelvey was stabbed multiple times and then drowned in a small pool at the house. His apparition is said to haunt the property along with the spirit of an unknown woman, who many suspect was a former resident. The Kreischer Mansion is a PRIVATE RESIDENCE located on PRIVATE PROPERTY, and trespassers risk being arrested or prosecuted by law enforcement and/or property owners. #6 - Moravian Cemetery
Coordinates: 40.580377°, -74.114981°
Location Address: 2205 Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York, 10306 Established in 1740, Moravian Cemetery is both the largest and oldest active cemetery in Staten Island. Visitors report witnessing the apparition of a young girl late at night, and the spirit of a man wearing a suit, as well as other unidentified apparitions and shadow figures. Others report experiencing paranormal activity such as glowing orbs, cold spots, disembodied voices, and the sounds of a baby crying. Although many have reported encountering spirits at Moravian Cemetery, the reason for their presence is unknown.
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