The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Troy, 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!! #1 - Lansingburgh Senior High SchoolCoordinates: 42.763684°, -73.674407° Location Address: 320 7th Ave, Troy, New York, 12182 Lansingburgh Senior High School in Troy, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of a group of students who were allegedly killed by a man with an ax. Students often report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied screaming, though stories about the ax man are widely considered to be an urban legend. #2 - St. Mary's CemeteryCoordinates: 42.770335°, -73.668866° Location Address: 79 Brunswick Road, Troy, New York, 12180 Visitors at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Troy, New York report witnessing apparitions and a mysterious green orb late at night, as well as experiencing other strange paranormal phenomena, such as experiencing unexplained cold spots, and electronic devices such as cameras and cellular phones malfunctioning. #3 - The Country Club of TroyCoordinates: 42.724022°, -73.639969° Location Address: 100 Troy Country Club Road, Troy, New York, 12180 Constructed in 1925, The Country Club of Troy in Troy, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former waitress who was killed in a car accident during the 1970's. Guests at the country club often report witnessing a female apparition, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #4 - Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCoordinates: 42.730234°, -73.679465°
Location Address: 110 8th Street, Troy, New York, 12180 Established in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York is renowned as being the oldest technological research university in the United States. Formerly the site of the old Troy Hospital, West Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former psychiatric nurse named Betsy, who was killed in a fire while trying to rescue her patients. In another variation of the story, Betsy was a sinister woman who went insane before killing several patients and herself. Her spirit is said to wander the hallways of West Hall, and is often seen and heard playing the piano late at night. Students also reporte hearing the sounds of disembodied screams and thuds, and many report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feelings of being watched. For additional information, or to see my complete list of folklore tales and haunted locations in New York, click here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!! If you liked this post, be sure to click like and leave a comment below, and be sure to follow GhostQuest.net on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr for more creepy content and posts! You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see my future creepy videos, and be sure to say hi if you do! Subscribers to the GhostQuest.net Monthly Newsletter will also receive a free copy of my eBook, Top 5 American Monsters!! GhostQuest.net is one of the largest free online resources for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, and it would mean so much to me if you'd consider supporting me by making a pledge on patreon! Once I reach 25 patrons, I'll begin doing a monthly giveaway, where you can win awesome prizes like gift cards, event tickets, equipment, apparel, and more!! Patreon subscribers also get a special shoutout on all my new blog posts and youtube videos, plus, get early access to my new blogs, YouTube videos, and more! Thanks so much for reading, and be sure to like, share, and comment below!!! And a special Thank You to my Patreon supporters who help cover the costs of hosting GhostQuest.net: Cameron J. Quinn, Jes, and Mathew Boyer!!
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AuthorBrian Weaver is the founder and creator of GhostQuest.net, one of the internet’s largest databases for haunted locations, urban legends, and folklore tales throughout the United States. He grew up in rural New Hampshire, where he attended college for Computer Science. Archives
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