Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Albany, New York
"Cradle of the Union"
Est. 1686
Population: 97,856 (2015)
County: Albany County
Haunted Locations: 8
Est. 1686
Population: 97,856 (2015)
County: Albany County
Haunted Locations: 8
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Albany Rural Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.707115°, -73.731562°
Location Address: Cemetery Avenue, Albany, New York, 12204
Established in 1884, Albany Rural Cemetery in Albany, New York spans over 460 acres, and is renowned as one of the most scenic cemeteries in the United States. Visitors report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams late at night. Albany Rural Cemetery has been the site of several violent suicides over the years: Mary Douglas Scott, who was found dead after drinking arsenic, and a woman named Anna T. Osterhoudt, who died of a self-inflicted bullet wound next to the tomb of her late husband. Both women are now said to haunt the cemetery, in addition to a number of other unidentified men and women. Another spirit believed to haunt the old burial ground is a woman known as the Gray Lady, whose body was found in a nearby lake, as well as another spirit of a young woman wearing a prom dress. Some visiting the cemetery additionally report hearing the disembodied sounds of a beautiful female voice humming, while also feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Others have even reported encountering a spectral hound with glowing red eyes, as well as mysterious glowing orbs that appear to float through the cemetery late at night.
Location Address: Cemetery Avenue, Albany, New York, 12204
Established in 1884, Albany Rural Cemetery in Albany, New York spans over 460 acres, and is renowned as one of the most scenic cemeteries in the United States. Visitors report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams late at night. Albany Rural Cemetery has been the site of several violent suicides over the years: Mary Douglas Scott, who was found dead after drinking arsenic, and a woman named Anna T. Osterhoudt, who died of a self-inflicted bullet wound next to the tomb of her late husband. Both women are now said to haunt the cemetery, in addition to a number of other unidentified men and women. Another spirit believed to haunt the old burial ground is a woman known as the Gray Lady, whose body was found in a nearby lake, as well as another spirit of a young woman wearing a prom dress. Some visiting the cemetery additionally report hearing the disembodied sounds of a beautiful female voice humming, while also feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Others have even reported encountering a spectral hound with glowing red eyes, as well as mysterious glowing orbs that appear to float through the cemetery late at night.
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Historic Cherry Hill Manor
Coordinates: 42.634820°, -73.763468°
Location Address: 527 S. Pearl Street, Albany, New York, 12202
Cherry Hill Manor in Albany, New York was constructed in 1787 by Philip and Maria Van Rensselaer. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female resident who was murdered in 1827, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. Visitors touring the manor report experiencing heavy wooden doors opening by themselves, as well as other objects which appear to be moved by an unseen entity. On one occasion while a tour guide was being asked about the murder that had occurred at Cherry Hill, a large wooden door nearby slammed shut unexpectedly, frightening the guide and several tourists. Another young girl who was touring Cherry Hill Manor on a class field trip reported hearing an eerie, disembodied woman's voice singing, which employees and classmates also heard.
Location Address: 527 S. Pearl Street, Albany, New York, 12202
Cherry Hill Manor in Albany, New York was constructed in 1787 by Philip and Maria Van Rensselaer. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female resident who was murdered in 1827, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. Visitors touring the manor report experiencing heavy wooden doors opening by themselves, as well as other objects which appear to be moved by an unseen entity. On one occasion while a tour guide was being asked about the murder that had occurred at Cherry Hill, a large wooden door nearby slammed shut unexpectedly, frightening the guide and several tourists. Another young girl who was touring Cherry Hill Manor on a class field trip reported hearing an eerie, disembodied woman's voice singing, which employees and classmates also heard.
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New York State Capitol
Coordinates: 42.652228°, -73.757661°
Location Address: State Street & Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12224
The New York State Capitol building in Albany, New York was constructed in 1899. It is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former artist named William Morris Hunt, as well as the spirit of a security guard named Samuel Abbot, who perished in a fire in 1911. One psychic medium who visited the New York State Capitol reported encountering the spirit of Samuel Abbot, whose spirit continues performing his guard duties, seemingly unaware that he has died. The New York State Capitol is open for ghost tours during the months of September and October.
Location Address: State Street & Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12224
The New York State Capitol building in Albany, New York was constructed in 1899. It is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former artist named William Morris Hunt, as well as the spirit of a security guard named Samuel Abbot, who perished in a fire in 1911. One psychic medium who visited the New York State Capitol reported encountering the spirit of Samuel Abbot, whose spirit continues performing his guard duties, seemingly unaware that he has died. The New York State Capitol is open for ghost tours during the months of September and October.
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New York State Education Department
Coordinates: 42.653975°, -73.757657°
Location Address: 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12234
Built in 1912, the New York State Education Department building in Albany, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former stone mason named Jason, who was killed during its construction. According to legend, his corpse was sealed and buried in the concrete foundation of the building to avoid being discovered. Employees working at the New York State Education Department report witnessing strange apparitions and shadow figures, as well as seeing objects moving by themselves, and experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. These feelings are often especially strong in the building's basement area, referred to by some as "the dungeon."
Location Address: 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12234
Built in 1912, the New York State Education Department building in Albany, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former stone mason named Jason, who was killed during its construction. According to legend, his corpse was sealed and buried in the concrete foundation of the building to avoid being discovered. Employees working at the New York State Education Department report witnessing strange apparitions and shadow figures, as well as seeing objects moving by themselves, and experiencing feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. These feelings are often especially strong in the building's basement area, referred to by some as "the dungeon."
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Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Coordinates: 42.725193°, -73.797531°
Location Address: 217 Wolf Road, Albany, New York, 12205
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.
Location Address: 217 Wolf Road, Albany, New York, 12205
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.
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Sage College of Albany
Coordinates: 42.65155°, -73.783589°
Location Address: 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208
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.
Location Address: 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208
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.
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The College of St. Rose
Coordinates: 42.663638°, -73.785442°
Location Address: 432 Western Avenue, Albany, New York, 12203
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.
Location Address: 432 Western Avenue, Albany, New York, 12203
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.
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State University of New York
Coordinates: 42.648300°, -73.750505°
Location Address: State University Plaza, Albany, New York, 12246
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. Students report witnessing apparitions and experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena in Mohican Hall and Pierce Hall. 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.
Location Address: State University Plaza, Albany, New York, 12246
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. Students report witnessing apparitions and experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena in Mohican Hall and Pierce Hall. 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.
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