Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Delaware, USA
"The First State"
Est. December 7, 1787
Population: 945,934 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 34
Est. December 7, 1787
Population: 945,934 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 34
Bethany Beach
The Addy Sea Inn
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Guests report seeing ghosts in several rooms.
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Guests report seeing ghosts in several rooms.
Delaware City
Ft. Delaware State Park
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The former prison is said to be haunted by the apparitions of Civil War soldiers who were held as prisoners, as well as other spirits that died of disease.
Pachette Playhouse
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Apparitions are seen in window reflections, and guests report being touched or pushed by an unseen force.
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The former prison is said to be haunted by the apparitions of Civil War soldiers who were held as prisoners, as well as other spirits that died of disease.
Pachette Playhouse
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Apparitions are seen in window reflections, and guests report being touched or pushed by an unseen force.
Dover
Blue Coat Inn
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The apparitions of an elderly man and a young boy are seen.
Dickinson Mansion
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The mansion is said to be haunted by the ghost of John Dickinson, one of America's founding fathers.
Governor's Mansion
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Visitors report seeing the apparition of a man in 1800's-era clothing, and disembodied sounds are heard. The mansion was said to have been used in the underground railroad. The spirit of a young girl in a red dress is also seen.
The Green
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It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former judge.
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The apparitions of an elderly man and a young boy are seen.
Dickinson Mansion
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The mansion is said to be haunted by the ghost of John Dickinson, one of America's founding fathers.
Governor's Mansion
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Visitors report seeing the apparition of a man in 1800's-era clothing, and disembodied sounds are heard. The mansion was said to have been used in the underground railroad. The spirit of a young girl in a red dress is also seen.
The Green
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It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former judge.
Frankford
Long Cemetery
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Known to locals as Catman's Cemetery, locals report seeing a creature that appears to be half man, half cat.
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Known to locals as Catman's Cemetery, locals report seeing a creature that appears to be half man, half cat.
Fredrica
Highway 12 West
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According to local legend, a man once killed his landlord and fed the body to his dog. Drivers report seeing the apparition of a dog with glowing red eyes.
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According to local legend, a man once killed his landlord and fed the body to his dog. Drivers report seeing the apparition of a dog with glowing red eyes.
Gumboro
Gumboro Homestead
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The old building is said to be both haunted and protected by the spirits of it's former residents.
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The old building is said to be both haunted and protected by the spirits of it's former residents.
Lewes
Bay Oaks Neighborhood
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Glowing orbs are seen at night, and mysterious cold spots are felt throughout the area. According to local historians, the neighborhood was built over the site where a colony of Dutch settlers was massacred by Native Americans.
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Glowing orbs are seen at night, and mysterious cold spots are felt throughout the area. According to local historians, the neighborhood was built over the site where a colony of Dutch settlers was massacred by Native Americans.
Middletown
Locust Grove Farm
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Disembodied voices and sounds are heard, and TVs and lights turn on and off by themselves. According to locals, a young boy died in the house under mysterious circumstances.
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Disembodied voices and sounds are heard, and TVs and lights turn on and off by themselves. According to locals, a young boy died in the house under mysterious circumstances.
New Castle
Amstel House
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The house is said to be haunted by an unknown spirit.
The David Finney Inn
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The 3rd floor is said to be haunted by an unknown spirit.
Overview Gardens
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The building is said to be haunted by the spirits of three children who died in a fire.
Baylor Women's Correctional Institute
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Inmates report seeing the apparitions of two young children, who sometimes ride their bicycles through the hallways, and the disembodied sounds of a woman crying are heard.
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The house is said to be haunted by an unknown spirit.
The David Finney Inn
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The 3rd floor is said to be haunted by an unknown spirit.
Overview Gardens
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The building is said to be haunted by the spirits of three children who died in a fire.
Baylor Women's Correctional Institute
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Inmates report seeing the apparitions of two young children, who sometimes ride their bicycles through the hallways, and the disembodied sounds of a woman crying are heard.
Newark
Christiana Fire Co.
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The station is believed to be haunted by two different spirits, one of which is benevolent, the other of which is said to be violent and angry.
Cooches Bridge
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The bridge was once the site of a Revolutionary War battle. The apparition of a headless British soldier is seen.
Deer Park Inn & Tavern
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According to locals, the Deer Park Inn & Tavern is where Edgar Allen Poe wrote The Raven, and slaves were sold there before the Civil War. Employees over the years report hearing disembodied footsteps, and the front doors seem to open by themselves, as if someone is entering the building.
Lums Pond State Park
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The disembodied screams of a young woman who was killed in the park are heard.
Salem Church Road
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The apparitions of a family are seen crossing the road. According to local historians, the entire family was executed after being accused of witchcraft.
The Valley
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Shadow figures are seen jumping in front of cars, and strange apparitions and glowing eyes are seen in the adjacent woods. There have been many accidents on this road over the years due to alleged paranormal activity.
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The station is believed to be haunted by two different spirits, one of which is benevolent, the other of which is said to be violent and angry.
Cooches Bridge
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The bridge was once the site of a Revolutionary War battle. The apparition of a headless British soldier is seen.
Deer Park Inn & Tavern
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According to locals, the Deer Park Inn & Tavern is where Edgar Allen Poe wrote The Raven, and slaves were sold there before the Civil War. Employees over the years report hearing disembodied footsteps, and the front doors seem to open by themselves, as if someone is entering the building.
Lums Pond State Park
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The disembodied screams of a young woman who was killed in the park are heard.
Salem Church Road
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The apparitions of a family are seen crossing the road. According to local historians, the entire family was executed after being accused of witchcraft.
The Valley
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Shadow figures are seen jumping in front of cars, and strange apparitions and glowing eyes are seen in the adjacent woods. There have been many accidents on this road over the years due to alleged paranormal activity.
Seaford
Airport Road
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The ghost of a Confederate soldier is seen at night, and according to locals the apparition of a woman in a wedding dress is seen crying.
Maggie's Bridge
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A ghost named Maggie is seen at the creek, and investigators report having issues with cars and other electronic devices.
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The ghost of a Confederate soldier is seen at night, and according to locals the apparition of a woman in a wedding dress is seen crying.
Maggie's Bridge
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A ghost named Maggie is seen at the creek, and investigators report having issues with cars and other electronic devices.
Selbyville
The Witches Tree
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Strange orbs are seen, disembodied voices and other mysterious sounds are heard, and the apparition of a man is seen sitting in a truck reading a newspaper.
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Strange orbs are seen, disembodied voices and other mysterious sounds are heard, and the apparition of a man is seen sitting in a truck reading a newspaper.
Smyrna
Black Diamond Road
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Glowing orbs are seen at night, and residents have reported many strange occurrences over the years. According to locals, the road and houses were built over a large Native American burial site.
Blevin Mansion
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Apparitions are frequently seen in the yard and windows, and locals report feeling a strange presence near the house.
Crybaby Bridge
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The bridge is said to be haunted by the spirit of a baby who was thrown from the bridge by it's teenage mother.
Smyrna Opera House
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The Smyrna Opera House is said to be haunted by the spirit of a boy who was lit on fire and killed by his father. The boys apparition has been seen by many guests and employees over the years.
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Glowing orbs are seen at night, and residents have reported many strange occurrences over the years. According to locals, the road and houses were built over a large Native American burial site.
Blevin Mansion
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Apparitions are frequently seen in the yard and windows, and locals report feeling a strange presence near the house.
Crybaby Bridge
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The bridge is said to be haunted by the spirit of a baby who was thrown from the bridge by it's teenage mother.
Smyrna Opera House
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The Smyrna Opera House is said to be haunted by the spirit of a boy who was lit on fire and killed by his father. The boys apparition has been seen by many guests and employees over the years.
Sussex County
Cypress Swamp
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Reports of hearing disembodied voices in the woods.
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Reports of hearing disembodied voices in the woods.
Wilmington
Bellevue Mansion
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Lights flicker, and disembodied voices and laughter are heard.
Dead President's Tavern
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The tavern is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former patron. Poltergeist activity is reported by staff.
Rockwood Mansion
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Glowing orbs are seen, and disembodied voices and sounds are heard.
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Lights flicker, and disembodied voices and laughter are heard.
Dead President's Tavern
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The tavern is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former patron. Poltergeist activity is reported by staff.
Rockwood Mansion
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Glowing orbs are seen, and disembodied voices and sounds are heard.
Woodland
Woodland Beach
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Apparitions are seen floating on the beach where a pier once stood.
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Apparitions are seen floating on the beach where a pier once stood.
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