Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Lynn, Massachusetts
Settled: 1629
Population: 94,654 (2018)
County: Essex County
Haunted Locations Documented: 4
Population: 94,654 (2018)
County: Essex County
Haunted Locations Documented: 4
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Dungeon Rock
Coordinates: 42.483707°, -70.983662°
Location Address: Dungeon Road, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01905
In 1658 a group of buccaneers docked in the town of Lynn, Massachusetts, bringing with them a large treasure chest filled with silver coins. Four men were sent ashore to bury the chest in the densely forested area now known as the Lynn Woods Reservation. It's said that the men were apprehended and killed by British soldiers except for a man named Thomas Veal, who escaped with the treasure into the nearby woods. Mr. Veal took refuge in a cave known as Dungeon Rock, where he lived until a large earthquake caused a boulder to fall at the entrance, burying him alive. Ever since, townsfolk have told stories of witnessing the spirit of Thomas Veal, who allegedly remains at Dungeon Rock to prevent trespassers from discovering the location of his hidden treasure. In 1852, a man named Hiram Marble purchased several acres of land surrounding the location of Dungeon Rock with the intention of finding the hidden treasure. Over the years, the man began to believe that he was communicating with the ghost of Thomas Veal, who he claimed was trying to show him where the forgotten treasure was buried. Hiram Marble passed away in 1868, at which point his son Edwin continued the search until his death in 1880. Those visiting Dungeon Rock at night report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of pickaxes, shovels, and screams. Others report witnessing the spirit of a man dressed in a red robe, however the reason for the presence of this apparition is unknown. The Lynn Woods Reservation was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Location Address: Dungeon Road, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01905
In 1658 a group of buccaneers docked in the town of Lynn, Massachusetts, bringing with them a large treasure chest filled with silver coins. Four men were sent ashore to bury the chest in the densely forested area now known as the Lynn Woods Reservation. It's said that the men were apprehended and killed by British soldiers except for a man named Thomas Veal, who escaped with the treasure into the nearby woods. Mr. Veal took refuge in a cave known as Dungeon Rock, where he lived until a large earthquake caused a boulder to fall at the entrance, burying him alive. Ever since, townsfolk have told stories of witnessing the spirit of Thomas Veal, who allegedly remains at Dungeon Rock to prevent trespassers from discovering the location of his hidden treasure. In 1852, a man named Hiram Marble purchased several acres of land surrounding the location of Dungeon Rock with the intention of finding the hidden treasure. Over the years, the man began to believe that he was communicating with the ghost of Thomas Veal, who he claimed was trying to show him where the forgotten treasure was buried. Hiram Marble passed away in 1868, at which point his son Edwin continued the search until his death in 1880. Those visiting Dungeon Rock at night report witnessing apparitions, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of pickaxes, shovels, and screams. Others report witnessing the spirit of a man dressed in a red robe, however the reason for the presence of this apparition is unknown. The Lynn Woods Reservation was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
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Julia F. Callahan School
Coordinates: 42.467374°, -70.984409°
Location Address: 200 O'Callaghan Way, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01905
The Julia F. Callahan School in Lynn, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of Mrs. Julia Callahan, who passed away in 1952 after teaching for over 50 years. It's said that even in death she remains dedicated to her job, and continues to protect and watch over the school. Students and faculty members over the years have reported encountering a woman's spirit believed to be Mrs. Callahan, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and whistling in the hallways, and witnessing doors opening or closing by themselves. Others report feeling sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity nearby. Stories of the haunting of Julia F. Callahan School have been published in several local newspapers and passed down by students and faculty members for generations.
Location Address: 200 O'Callaghan Way, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01905
The Julia F. Callahan School in Lynn, Massachusetts is said to be haunted by the spirit of Mrs. Julia Callahan, who passed away in 1952 after teaching for over 50 years. It's said that even in death she remains dedicated to her job, and continues to protect and watch over the school. Students and faculty members over the years have reported encountering a woman's spirit believed to be Mrs. Callahan, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied footsteps and whistling in the hallways, and witnessing doors opening or closing by themselves. Others report feeling sudden cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as feeling the presence of an unseen entity nearby. Stories of the haunting of Julia F. Callahan School have been published in several local newspapers and passed down by students and faculty members for generations.
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Lynn English High School
Coordinates: 42.476721°, -70.943627°
Location Address: 50 Goodridge Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01902
The Lynn English High School in Lynn, Massachusetts was constructed in 1932. It is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former teacher who allegedly passed away in the school's auditorium, however no records of a teacher passing away at the school are currently able to be located. Although many students claim to witness the teacher's spirit in the auditorium during plays and other performances, many speculate the story of the Lynn English High School haunting is merely an urban legend told to scare new students.
Location Address: 50 Goodridge Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01902
The Lynn English High School in Lynn, Massachusetts was constructed in 1932. It is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former teacher who allegedly passed away in the school's auditorium, however no records of a teacher passing away at the school are currently able to be located. Although many students claim to witness the teacher's spirit in the auditorium during plays and other performances, many speculate the story of the Lynn English High School haunting is merely an urban legend told to scare new students.
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Pine Grove Cemetery
Coordinates: 42.473421°, -70.959402°
Location Address: 145 Boston Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01904
Established in 1849, Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Massachusetts spans 82 acres and hosts over 88,000 burial plots. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in June of 2014. Visitors at the old cemetery often report witnessing strange glowing orbs and apparitions at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers. Others report encountering the spirit of a young girl skipping through the cemetery who vanishes when approached. Although many claim to report witnessing ghosts and apparitions at Pine Grove Cemetery, their identities are unknown.
Location Address: 145 Boston Street, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01904
Established in 1849, Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Massachusetts spans 82 acres and hosts over 88,000 burial plots. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in June of 2014. Visitors at the old cemetery often report witnessing strange glowing orbs and apparitions at night, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and whispers. Others report encountering the spirit of a young girl skipping through the cemetery who vanishes when approached. Although many claim to report witnessing ghosts and apparitions at Pine Grove Cemetery, their identities are unknown.
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