Haunted Locations Index
North Carolina, USA
"The Old North State"
Est. November 21, 1789
Population: 10,042,802 (2015)
Haunted Locations:
Est. November 21, 1789
Population: 10,042,802 (2015)
Haunted Locations:
Ahoskie
Early Station Railroad Tracks
Coordinates: 36.273795°, -77.027161°
Location Address: Early Station Road, Ahoskie, North Carolina, 27910
Sometimes referred to as the Ahoskie Light, locals in Ahoskie, North Carolina often report witnessing a mysterious glowing light traveling slowly along the Early Station Road railroad tracks towards the nearby town of Aulander. The Ahoskie Light is believed to be the spirit of a former railroad worker who was hit by an oncoming train and decapitated. According to legend, the man still wanders the railroad tracks late at night with a lantern, searching for his lost head. Sightings of the Ahoskie Light were first reported in the late 1800's, and reports continue to the present day.
Coordinates: 36.273795°, -77.027161°
Location Address: Early Station Road, Ahoskie, North Carolina, 27910
Sometimes referred to as the Ahoskie Light, locals in Ahoskie, North Carolina often report witnessing a mysterious glowing light traveling slowly along the Early Station Road railroad tracks towards the nearby town of Aulander. The Ahoskie Light is believed to be the spirit of a former railroad worker who was hit by an oncoming train and decapitated. According to legend, the man still wanders the railroad tracks late at night with a lantern, searching for his lost head. Sightings of the Ahoskie Light were first reported in the late 1800's, and reports continue to the present day.
Asheboro
Pisgah Covered Bridge
Coordinates: 35.542104°, -79.893847°
Location Address: 6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205
Pisgah Covered Bridge in Asheboro, North Carolina was built in 1911, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unknown woman, whose apparition is seen hanging from the rafters at night.
Coordinates: 35.542104°, -79.893847°
Location Address: 6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205
Pisgah Covered Bridge in Asheboro, North Carolina was built in 1911, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of an unknown woman, whose apparition is seen hanging from the rafters at night.
Asheville
1889 White Gate Inn & Cottage
Coordinates: 35.602887°, -82.550126°
Location Address: 173 E. Chestnut Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
The 1889 White Gate Inn & Cottage in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Marion Bridgette, nicknamed Miss. B, who passed away in the house in 1928, as well as two other unidentified spirits. Guests and employees at the inn report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots or sudden drops in temperature, disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Others report feeling a strange presence, and witnessing strange glowing orbs at night.
Asheville City Hall
Coordinates: 35.595697°, -82.548890°
Location Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Asheville City Hall in Asheville, North Carolina was constructed in 1926, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who committed suicide after the great stock market crash of October, 1929. Employees report witnessing the man's apparition wearing a 1920's style suit, and his spirit is often blamed for a variety of unexplained poltergeist activity throughout the building, such as objects being misplaced or rearranged.
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
Coordinates: 35.593310°, -82.550919°
Location Address: 42 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of five men who were shot and killed by a man named Will Harris, who then committed suicide. Although the building wasn't constructed until years after the murders, many employees report encountering unexplained apparitions and hearing disembodied footsteps and voices.
Basilica of St. Lawrence
Coordinates: 35.597370°, -82.556329°
Location Address: 97 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
The Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville, North Carolina was designed in 1905 by an architect named Rafael Guastavino. His spirit is said to haunt the church, as well as the spirit of a former priest whose apparition is seen by parishioners. Churchgoers report witnessing strange glowing orbs, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and lights being turned on and off by an unseen entity.
Battery Park Senior Apartments
Coordinates: 35.596407°, -82.556882°
Location Address: 1 Battle Square, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Battery Park Senior Apartments in Asheville, North Carolina was constructed in 1924 as the Battery Park Hotel, which closed in October of 1972. The building is said to be haunted by the spirits of former guests who committed suicide by jumping from the roof to their death, as well as a woman named Helen, whose apparition is seen by residents at night. The spirit of a man who was allegedly murdered at the hotel is also seen.
Biltmore Estate & Museum
Coordinates: 35.540866°, -82.553020°
Location Address: 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803
The Biltmore Estate was constructed between 1889 and 1895 for a wealthy businessman named George Washington Vanderbilt. With 250 rooms that span over 178,000 square feet, Biltmore Estate is the largest privately owned home in the United States, and is allegedly one of the most haunted. According to legend, the ghost of George Washington Vanderbilt is often seen and heard throughout the mansion, as well as his wife, Edith. Visitors often report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Chicken Alley
Coordinates: 35.597590°, -82.553257°
Location Address: Chicken Alley, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Chicken Alley in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Dr. Jamie Smith, who was stabbed in the heart during a bar fight in 1902. His apparition is often seen wearing a long black coat and a wide-brimmed hat, and carrying a physician's bag.
Church Street
Coordinates: 35.591211°, -82.552658°
Location Address: Church Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Allegedly built over a former cemetery, Church Street in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by restless spirits whose bodies were exhumed during the road's construction. Pedestrians and motorists often report encountering the spirit of a woman dressed in old fashioned clothing, as well as the spirit of a former nun, whose apparition is seen wearing black.
Clyde A. Erwin High School
Coordinates: 35.619396°, -82.626312°
Location Address: 60 Lees Creek Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
Students and faculty members at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing a variety of unexplained poltergeist activity, such as objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity, disembodied voices, doors slamming, and motion alarms being triggering in the middle of the night. Many believe the paranormal activity in the school is due to the fact that over 1,000 graves were exhumed during it's construction in 1973. According to local historians the former cemetery was used to bury patients from a nearby tuberculosis hospital, as well as poor members of the community who couldn't afford a burial. It was initially estimated that only 200 graves would need to be moved, but throughout the school's construction over 800 additional corpses were discovered buried in unmarked graves.
Craven Street Bridge
Coordinates: 35.589500°, -82.571838°
Location Address: Craven Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
The Craven Street Bridge in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy who drowned in the French Broad River below.
French Broad River
Coordinates: 35.615310, -82.576790
Settlers dating back to the mid-1800's have told stories about the Siren of French Broad River, who allegedly lures young men to their death by pretending to be a young, dark haired woman.
Isis Music Hall & Restaurant
Coordinates: 35.578128°, -82.593150°
Location Address: 743 Hayward Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville, North Carolina was constructed in 1937 as a movie theater. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Susie, whose apparition is often seen by guests. The video projection room is also believed to be haunted by the spirit of an unknown man, whose apparition is said to be responsible for various unexplained poltergeist activity throughout the old theater, such as objects moving by themselves.
Lewis Memorial Park
Coordinates: 35.641874°, -82.534116°
Location Address: 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804
Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Robert J. Lewis, who founded the cemetery in 1927. His apparition is often seen by visitors riding on a phantom horse. Others report encountering a spectral dog.
Merrimon Ave
Coordinates: 35.599451°, -82.553940°
Location Address: Merrimon Ave & Broadway Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
The intersection of Merrimon Ave and Broadway is said to be haunted by the spirits of two men who were hanged after being accused of stealing a horse.
Miles Building
Coordinates: 35.595114°, -82.554727°
Location Address: 2 Wall Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Constructed in 1901 as a gentleman's club, the Miles Building in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen wearing a long white shirt.
Pond Road
Coordinates: 35.541071°, -82.611151°
Location Address: Pond Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
Pedestrians on Pond Road in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering a phantom canine that wanders the nearby woods late at night.
Pritchard Park
Coordinates: 35.594726°, -82.554458°
Location Address: 67 Patton Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Visitors at Pritchard Park in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering the spirits of former Civil War soldiers who lost their lives in battle.
Riverside Cemetery
Coordinates: 35.601259°, -82.571386°
Location Address: 53 Birch Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Visitors at Riverside Cemetery in Asheville, North Carolina often report encountering the spirits of former Civil War soldiers, whose apparitions are seen wearing Confederate army uniforms. Others report hearing the disembodied sounds of cannons and muskets being fired.
Samuel Harrison Reed House
Coordinates: 35.564279°, -82.539243°
Location Address: 119 Dodge Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803
Constructed in 1892, guests at the Samuel Harrison Reed House in Asheville, North Carolina report hearing disembodied footsteps at night, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as doors opening and closing by themselves, and the disembodied sounds of people playing pool downstairs. Others claim to have objects in the house go missing and then reappear in a strange places.
Scandals Nightclub
Coordinates: 35.593379°, -82.557766°
Location Address: 11 Grove Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Guests at Scandals Nightclub in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering the spirit of a Native American woman, who allegedly causes electronic devices to malfunction or turn on and off by themselves.
Shiloh Forestry Compound
Coordinates: Unknown
Location Address: Unknown
Allegedly located near the Biltmore Estate on Lodge Street in Asheville, North Carolina, the abandoned Shiloh Forestry Compound is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who was lynched sometime during the 1950's, as well as the spirit of a former prostitute who once lived on the upstairs floor.
Smith-McDowell House Museum
Coordinates: 35.571981°, -82.555169°
Location Address: 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Constructed during the 1840's, the Smith-McDowell House was the first mansion built in the city of Asheville, North Carolina, and is the oldest brick structure in Buncombe County. The location is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young girls named Carrie and Sarah, as well as the tall, shadowy apparition of a man known as The Dark One. Guests at the museum report witnessing apparitions and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices and cold spots. Others claim to feel the touch of an unseen entity.
The Jackson Building
Coordinates: 35.594831°, -82.550558°
Location Address: 22 S. Pack Square, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Constructed in 1924, The Jackson Building in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who committed suicide by jumping from a window on one of the building's upper floors.
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Coordinates: 35.620256°, -82.542886°
Location Address: 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804
Opened in July of 1913, The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who fell from a balcony on the 5th floor during the 1920's. She is commonly referred to as The Pink Lady due to the fact that she is seen wearing a pink gown, and often manifests as a pink, floating mist. The Pink Lady is said to be a friendly spirit who watches over guests, and is especially fond of children.
Thomas Wolfe House Memorial & Museum
Coordinates: 35.597553°, -82.551248°
Location Address: 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Built in 1883, the Thomas Wolfe House Memorial in Asheville, North Carolina was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 for it's association with the American author Thomas Wolfe. Guests at the museum report encountering the spirit of a woman, whose apparition is most often seen in the dining room area, as well as a man whose apparition is seen sitting in a rocking chair upstairs. Others report hearing the disembodied sounds of an old typewriter, and motorists and pedestrians passing the house late at night often claim to see silhouettes in the upstairs windows.
Waneta Street
Coordinates: 35.603744°, -82.564315°
Location Address: Waneta Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Waneta Street in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young women who were beaten to death in the 1920's. Residents on Waneta Street also report witnessing the apparition of a man, believed to be the killer, walking down the street holding a large club.
Zealandia Bridge
Coordinates: 35.5954321, -82.5381099
Location Address: College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Also referred to as Helen's Bridge, the Zealandia Bridge on College Street in Asheville, North Carolina was built in 1909 as a carriageway for the nearby Zealandia Estate. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Helen, who committed suicide after discovering her daughter had been killed in a fire.
Coordinates: 35.602887°, -82.550126°
Location Address: 173 E. Chestnut Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
The 1889 White Gate Inn & Cottage in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Marion Bridgette, nicknamed Miss. B, who passed away in the house in 1928, as well as two other unidentified spirits. Guests and employees at the inn report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots or sudden drops in temperature, disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Others report feeling a strange presence, and witnessing strange glowing orbs at night.
Asheville City Hall
Coordinates: 35.595697°, -82.548890°
Location Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Asheville City Hall in Asheville, North Carolina was constructed in 1926, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who committed suicide after the great stock market crash of October, 1929. Employees report witnessing the man's apparition wearing a 1920's style suit, and his spirit is often blamed for a variety of unexplained poltergeist activity throughout the building, such as objects being misplaced or rearranged.
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
Coordinates: 35.593310°, -82.550919°
Location Address: 42 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of five men who were shot and killed by a man named Will Harris, who then committed suicide. Although the building wasn't constructed until years after the murders, many employees report encountering unexplained apparitions and hearing disembodied footsteps and voices.
Basilica of St. Lawrence
Coordinates: 35.597370°, -82.556329°
Location Address: 97 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
The Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville, North Carolina was designed in 1905 by an architect named Rafael Guastavino. His spirit is said to haunt the church, as well as the spirit of a former priest whose apparition is seen by parishioners. Churchgoers report witnessing strange glowing orbs, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and lights being turned on and off by an unseen entity.
Battery Park Senior Apartments
Coordinates: 35.596407°, -82.556882°
Location Address: 1 Battle Square, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Battery Park Senior Apartments in Asheville, North Carolina was constructed in 1924 as the Battery Park Hotel, which closed in October of 1972. The building is said to be haunted by the spirits of former guests who committed suicide by jumping from the roof to their death, as well as a woman named Helen, whose apparition is seen by residents at night. The spirit of a man who was allegedly murdered at the hotel is also seen.
Biltmore Estate & Museum
Coordinates: 35.540866°, -82.553020°
Location Address: 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803
The Biltmore Estate was constructed between 1889 and 1895 for a wealthy businessman named George Washington Vanderbilt. With 250 rooms that span over 178,000 square feet, Biltmore Estate is the largest privately owned home in the United States, and is allegedly one of the most haunted. According to legend, the ghost of George Washington Vanderbilt is often seen and heard throughout the mansion, as well as his wife, Edith. Visitors often report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied voices, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Chicken Alley
Coordinates: 35.597590°, -82.553257°
Location Address: Chicken Alley, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Chicken Alley in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Dr. Jamie Smith, who was stabbed in the heart during a bar fight in 1902. His apparition is often seen wearing a long black coat and a wide-brimmed hat, and carrying a physician's bag.
Church Street
Coordinates: 35.591211°, -82.552658°
Location Address: Church Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Allegedly built over a former cemetery, Church Street in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by restless spirits whose bodies were exhumed during the road's construction. Pedestrians and motorists often report encountering the spirit of a woman dressed in old fashioned clothing, as well as the spirit of a former nun, whose apparition is seen wearing black.
Clyde A. Erwin High School
Coordinates: 35.619396°, -82.626312°
Location Address: 60 Lees Creek Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
Students and faculty members at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing a variety of unexplained poltergeist activity, such as objects being moved or thrown by an unseen entity, disembodied voices, doors slamming, and motion alarms being triggering in the middle of the night. Many believe the paranormal activity in the school is due to the fact that over 1,000 graves were exhumed during it's construction in 1973. According to local historians the former cemetery was used to bury patients from a nearby tuberculosis hospital, as well as poor members of the community who couldn't afford a burial. It was initially estimated that only 200 graves would need to be moved, but throughout the school's construction over 800 additional corpses were discovered buried in unmarked graves.
Craven Street Bridge
Coordinates: 35.589500°, -82.571838°
Location Address: Craven Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
The Craven Street Bridge in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy who drowned in the French Broad River below.
French Broad River
Coordinates: 35.615310, -82.576790
Settlers dating back to the mid-1800's have told stories about the Siren of French Broad River, who allegedly lures young men to their death by pretending to be a young, dark haired woman.
Isis Music Hall & Restaurant
Coordinates: 35.578128°, -82.593150°
Location Address: 743 Hayward Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville, North Carolina was constructed in 1937 as a movie theater. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Susie, whose apparition is often seen by guests. The video projection room is also believed to be haunted by the spirit of an unknown man, whose apparition is said to be responsible for various unexplained poltergeist activity throughout the old theater, such as objects moving by themselves.
Lewis Memorial Park
Coordinates: 35.641874°, -82.534116°
Location Address: 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804
Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Robert J. Lewis, who founded the cemetery in 1927. His apparition is often seen by visitors riding on a phantom horse. Others report encountering a spectral dog.
Merrimon Ave
Coordinates: 35.599451°, -82.553940°
Location Address: Merrimon Ave & Broadway Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
The intersection of Merrimon Ave and Broadway is said to be haunted by the spirits of two men who were hanged after being accused of stealing a horse.
Miles Building
Coordinates: 35.595114°, -82.554727°
Location Address: 2 Wall Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Constructed in 1901 as a gentleman's club, the Miles Building in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen wearing a long white shirt.
Pond Road
Coordinates: 35.541071°, -82.611151°
Location Address: Pond Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806
Pedestrians on Pond Road in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering a phantom canine that wanders the nearby woods late at night.
Pritchard Park
Coordinates: 35.594726°, -82.554458°
Location Address: 67 Patton Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Visitors at Pritchard Park in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering the spirits of former Civil War soldiers who lost their lives in battle.
Riverside Cemetery
Coordinates: 35.601259°, -82.571386°
Location Address: 53 Birch Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Visitors at Riverside Cemetery in Asheville, North Carolina often report encountering the spirits of former Civil War soldiers, whose apparitions are seen wearing Confederate army uniforms. Others report hearing the disembodied sounds of cannons and muskets being fired.
Samuel Harrison Reed House
Coordinates: 35.564279°, -82.539243°
Location Address: 119 Dodge Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803
Constructed in 1892, guests at the Samuel Harrison Reed House in Asheville, North Carolina report hearing disembodied footsteps at night, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as doors opening and closing by themselves, and the disembodied sounds of people playing pool downstairs. Others claim to have objects in the house go missing and then reappear in a strange places.
Scandals Nightclub
Coordinates: 35.593379°, -82.557766°
Location Address: 11 Grove Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Guests at Scandals Nightclub in Asheville, North Carolina report encountering the spirit of a Native American woman, who allegedly causes electronic devices to malfunction or turn on and off by themselves.
Shiloh Forestry Compound
Coordinates: Unknown
Location Address: Unknown
Allegedly located near the Biltmore Estate on Lodge Street in Asheville, North Carolina, the abandoned Shiloh Forestry Compound is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who was lynched sometime during the 1950's, as well as the spirit of a former prostitute who once lived on the upstairs floor.
Smith-McDowell House Museum
Coordinates: 35.571981°, -82.555169°
Location Address: 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Constructed during the 1840's, the Smith-McDowell House was the first mansion built in the city of Asheville, North Carolina, and is the oldest brick structure in Buncombe County. The location is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young girls named Carrie and Sarah, as well as the tall, shadowy apparition of a man known as The Dark One. Guests at the museum report witnessing apparitions and experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices and cold spots. Others claim to feel the touch of an unseen entity.
The Jackson Building
Coordinates: 35.594831°, -82.550558°
Location Address: 22 S. Pack Square, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Constructed in 1924, The Jackson Building in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who committed suicide by jumping from a window on one of the building's upper floors.
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Coordinates: 35.620256°, -82.542886°
Location Address: 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804
Opened in July of 1913, The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who fell from a balcony on the 5th floor during the 1920's. She is commonly referred to as The Pink Lady due to the fact that she is seen wearing a pink gown, and often manifests as a pink, floating mist. The Pink Lady is said to be a friendly spirit who watches over guests, and is especially fond of children.
Thomas Wolfe House Memorial & Museum
Coordinates: 35.597553°, -82.551248°
Location Address: 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Built in 1883, the Thomas Wolfe House Memorial in Asheville, North Carolina was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 for it's association with the American author Thomas Wolfe. Guests at the museum report encountering the spirit of a woman, whose apparition is most often seen in the dining room area, as well as a man whose apparition is seen sitting in a rocking chair upstairs. Others report hearing the disembodied sounds of an old typewriter, and motorists and pedestrians passing the house late at night often claim to see silhouettes in the upstairs windows.
Waneta Street
Coordinates: 35.603744°, -82.564315°
Location Address: Waneta Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Waneta Street in Asheville, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young women who were beaten to death in the 1920's. Residents on Waneta Street also report witnessing the apparition of a man, believed to be the killer, walking down the street holding a large club.
Zealandia Bridge
Coordinates: 35.5954321, -82.5381099
Location Address: College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Also referred to as Helen's Bridge, the Zealandia Bridge on College Street in Asheville, North Carolina was built in 1909 as a carriageway for the nearby Zealandia Estate. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Helen, who committed suicide after discovering her daughter had been killed in a fire.
Atlantic Beach
Ft. Macon State Park
Coordinates: 34.696180°, -76.678906°
Location Address: 2303 E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, 28512
Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina was constructed during the war of 1812 to protect the east coast of America against foreign invasions. The fort was captured by Confederate Army soldiers at the beginning of the American Civil War, but was eventually recaptured by the Union Army after a long and bloody battle. The location was then used as a prison until 1903, when it was purchased by the state of North Carolina and turned into a state park. Since becoming open to the public, visitors report encountering the ghosts of former prisoners and soldiers dressed in Civil War era uniforms, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied footsteps, voices, and the sounds of muskets and cannons being fired. Others report witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity.
Coordinates: 34.696180°, -76.678906°
Location Address: 2303 E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, 28512
Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina was constructed during the war of 1812 to protect the east coast of America against foreign invasions. The fort was captured by Confederate Army soldiers at the beginning of the American Civil War, but was eventually recaptured by the Union Army after a long and bloody battle. The location was then used as a prison until 1903, when it was purchased by the state of North Carolina and turned into a state park. Since becoming open to the public, visitors report encountering the ghosts of former prisoners and soldiers dressed in Civil War era uniforms, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied footsteps, voices, and the sounds of muskets and cannons being fired. Others report witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity.
Balsam
Grand Old Lady Hotel
Coordinates: 35.426442°, -83.087302°
Location Address: 68 7 Springs Drive, Balsam, North Carolina, 28707
Constructed in 1908 as the Balsam Mountain Inn, guests at the Grand Old Lady Hotel in Balsam, North Carolina report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps and other strange noises. Room 205 and 207 both contain journals where guests are encouraged to write about their paranormal encounters.
Coordinates: 35.426442°, -83.087302°
Location Address: 68 7 Springs Drive, Balsam, North Carolina, 28707
Constructed in 1908 as the Balsam Mountain Inn, guests at the Grand Old Lady Hotel in Balsam, North Carolina report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps and other strange noises. Room 205 and 207 both contain journals where guests are encouraged to write about their paranormal encounters.
Banner Elk
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Coordinates: 36.111073°, -81.811374°
Location Address: 9872 Highway 105 S., Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604
Hikers at Grandfather Mountain State Park often report encountering the apparition of a man, known as the phantom hiker, whose restless spirit is seen wandering the wooded trails late at night. Many who have witnessed the phantom hiker claim he has a grizzled appearance and wears the clothing of an 1800's outdoors-man.
Lees-McRae College
Coordinates: 36.161782°, -81.875246°
Location Address: 191 Main Street W., Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604
Tate Hall at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Emily, who died of tuberculosis sometime during the 1930's. Students living in Tate Hall, which was originally constructed as Grace Memorial Hospital, report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as electronic devices turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity.
Coordinates: 36.111073°, -81.811374°
Location Address: 9872 Highway 105 S., Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604
Hikers at Grandfather Mountain State Park often report encountering the apparition of a man, known as the phantom hiker, whose restless spirit is seen wandering the wooded trails late at night. Many who have witnessed the phantom hiker claim he has a grizzled appearance and wears the clothing of an 1800's outdoors-man.
Lees-McRae College
Coordinates: 36.161782°, -81.875246°
Location Address: 191 Main Street W., Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604
Tate Hall at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Emily, who died of tuberculosis sometime during the 1930's. Students living in Tate Hall, which was originally constructed as Grace Memorial Hospital, report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as electronic devices turning on and off by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity.
Bear Creek
Bear Creek
Devils Tramping Ground
Coordinates: 35.584794°, -79.486682°
Location Address: 4005 Devils Tramping Ground Road, Bear Creek, North Carolina, 27207
The Devil's Tramping Ground is a camping spot located in Bear Creek, North Carolina. It is the subject of many ghost stories and urban legends, mainly because of a large circular patch of land where no trees or vegetation grows. Many believe that the Devil himself is able to use the location to travel back and forth between Hell and Earth, while others claim he uses the spot to plot evil schemes against humanity, endlessly pacing in circles. Campers in the area report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures at night, as well as experiencing other inexplicable paranormal activity, such as feelings of insanity and paranoia that subside upon leaving the location. Many investigators have attempted to stay inside the circle, but those who try always report hearing a strange disembodied voice that lulls them to sleep. Others claim to wake up in the morning miles away from their original campsite without any explanation.
Coordinates: 35.584794°, -79.486682°
Location Address: 4005 Devils Tramping Ground Road, Bear Creek, North Carolina, 27207
The Devil's Tramping Ground is a camping spot located in Bear Creek, North Carolina. It is the subject of many ghost stories and urban legends, mainly because of a large circular patch of land where no trees or vegetation grows. Many believe that the Devil himself is able to use the location to travel back and forth between Hell and Earth, while others claim he uses the spot to plot evil schemes against humanity, endlessly pacing in circles. Campers in the area report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures at night, as well as experiencing other inexplicable paranormal activity, such as feelings of insanity and paranoia that subside upon leaving the location. Many investigators have attempted to stay inside the circle, but those who try always report hearing a strange disembodied voice that lulls them to sleep. Others claim to wake up in the morning miles away from their original campsite without any explanation.
Beaufort
Hammock House
Coordinates: Private Residence
Location Address: Fullford Street, Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516
Constructed in the early 1700's, the Hammock House is one of the oldest houses in the state of North Carolina. It was later used as an inn before serving as a small Union Army outpost during the American Civil War. According to legend, the infamous sea captain Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the Pirate, once owned the house. Many claim that the house is haunted by several spirits, including three former Union Army soldiers, and that of a man who was allegedly beheaded by Blackbeard. Another spirit said to haunt the house is that of Blackbeard's wife, who was hanged in the front yard, and then buried somewhere on the property.
Coordinates: Private Residence
Location Address: Fullford Street, Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516
Constructed in the early 1700's, the Hammock House is one of the oldest houses in the state of North Carolina. It was later used as an inn before serving as a small Union Army outpost during the American Civil War. According to legend, the infamous sea captain Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the Pirate, once owned the house. Many claim that the house is haunted by several spirits, including three former Union Army soldiers, and that of a man who was allegedly beheaded by Blackbeard. Another spirit said to haunt the house is that of Blackbeard's wife, who was hanged in the front yard, and then buried somewhere on the property.
Blowing Rock
Green Park Inn Hotel
Coordinates: 36.118578°, -81.660365°
Location Address: 9239 Valley Boulevard, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605
Constructed in 1891, the Green Park Inn Hotel in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide on the 3rd floor. Guests over the years report encountering the woman's apparition at night, as well as witnessing the spirits of several young children playing.
Coordinates: 36.118578°, -81.660365°
Location Address: 9239 Valley Boulevard, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605
Constructed in 1891, the Green Park Inn Hotel in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide on the 3rd floor. Guests over the years report encountering the woman's apparition at night, as well as witnessing the spirits of several young children playing.
Bossemer City
Tryon Elementary School
Coordinates: 35.341306°, -81.322956°
Location Address: 2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City, North Carolina, 28016
Students at Tryon Elementary School in Bessemer City, North Carolina report witnessing mysterious apparitions reflected in mirrors and windows.
Coordinates: 35.341306°, -81.322956°
Location Address: 2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City, North Carolina, 28016
Students at Tryon Elementary School in Bessemer City, North Carolina report witnessing mysterious apparitions reflected in mirrors and windows.
Boone
Appalachian State University
Coordinates: 36.213759°, -81.677026°
Location Address: East Hall, 175 Locust Street, Boone, North Carolina, 28608
East Residence Hall at the Appalacian State University in Boone, North Carolina is said to be haunted by a former student named Dean Everitt, who committed suicide in Room 125 on September 29, 1979 at the age of seventeen. Many residents at East Hall also report encountering the spirit of a young woman in white, whose apparition is often seen reflected in windows and mirrors.
Coordinates: 36.213759°, -81.677026°
Location Address: East Hall, 175 Locust Street, Boone, North Carolina, 28608
East Residence Hall at the Appalacian State University in Boone, North Carolina is said to be haunted by a former student named Dean Everitt, who committed suicide in Room 125 on September 29, 1979 at the age of seventeen. Many residents at East Hall also report encountering the spirit of a young woman in white, whose apparition is often seen reflected in windows and mirrors.
Brown Mountain
Coordinates: 35.915952°, -81.745943°
Brown Mountain is a low-lying ridge in the Pisgah National Forest, located on the border of Burke and Caldwell Counties. For hundreds of years, campers, hikers, and others who venture to an area known as Blue Ridge Parkway report witnessing an unexplained phenomena known as the Brown Mountain Lights. The lights are described as being red, bobbing lights that appear near the horizon.
Brown Mountain is a low-lying ridge in the Pisgah National Forest, located on the border of Burke and Caldwell Counties. For hundreds of years, campers, hikers, and others who venture to an area known as Blue Ridge Parkway report witnessing an unexplained phenomena known as the Brown Mountain Lights. The lights are described as being red, bobbing lights that appear near the horizon.
Burlington
Walter M. Williams High School
Coordinates: 36.088346°, -79.454326°
Location Address: 1307 S. Church Street, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215
Constructed during the 1940's, Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide by jumping from the roof.
Coordinates: 36.088346°, -79.454326°
Location Address: 1307 S. Church Street, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215
Constructed during the 1940's, Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide by jumping from the roof.
Caroleen
Caroleen Broad River Bridge
Coordinates: 35.28201009, -81.80126273
Location Address: US Route 221A, Caroleen, North Carolina, 28019
The Caroleen Broad River Bridge on US Route 221A in Caroleen, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of two elderly women who were killed in a car accident. Motorists often report encountering the two women walking along the road late at night. Some even report offering the two women a ride, only to find that they have mysteriously vanished.
Coordinates: 35.28201009, -81.80126273
Location Address: US Route 221A, Caroleen, North Carolina, 28019
The Caroleen Broad River Bridge on US Route 221A in Caroleen, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of two elderly women who were killed in a car accident. Motorists often report encountering the two women walking along the road late at night. Some even report offering the two women a ride, only to find that they have mysteriously vanished.
Casar
Casar United Methodist Church
Coordinates: 35.513951°, -81.616339°
Location Address: 5709 Casar Road, Casar, North Carolina, 28020
Residents living near Casar United Methodist Church in Casar, North Carolina often report hearing the disembodied sounds of an organ being played late at night when the building is known to be empty.
Coordinates: 35.513951°, -81.616339°
Location Address: 5709 Casar Road, Casar, North Carolina, 28020
Residents living near Casar United Methodist Church in Casar, North Carolina often report hearing the disembodied sounds of an organ being played late at night when the building is known to be empty.
Chapel Hill
Dromgoole's Castle
The Carolina Inn
Coordinates: 35.909743°, -79.054261°
Location Address: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516
Constructed in 1924, The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Dr. William Jacocks, who resided in room 256 for over 17 years before passing away in 1965. Guests have reported encountering the apparitions of up to twenty distinct spirits, most of which are believed to be former guests at the inn.
The Carolina Inn
Coordinates: 35.909743°, -79.054261°
Location Address: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516
Constructed in 1924, The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Dr. William Jacocks, who resided in room 256 for over 17 years before passing away in 1965. Guests have reported encountering the apparitions of up to twenty distinct spirits, most of which are believed to be former guests at the inn.
Charlotte
Cajun Queen Restaurant
Coordinates: 35.214541°, -80.821105°
Location Address: 1800 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204
Built in the early 1900's as a private residence, the Cajun Queen Restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly woman, whose apparition is often seen by guests.
Carolina Theatre
Coordinates: 35.228107°, -80.840808°
Location Address: 220 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
First opened in 1927, the Carolina Theatre in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, nicknamed Fred, whose apparition is most often seen by guests on the balcony during performances. The Carolina Theatre was closed in November of 1978, but renovations began in 2017 to reopen it.
Caswell Station Restaurant
Coordinates: 35.212042°, -80.818467°
Location Address: 366 N. Caswell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204
Guests at Caswell Station Restaurant report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied footsteps, electronic devices turning on and off by themselves, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Caswell Station Restaurant was previously known as Kennedy's Premium Bar & Grill before being bought by it's current owners.
Duke Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Coordinates: 35.201504°, -80.827340°
Location Address: 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207
Constructed in 1915, many claim that Duke Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Charlotte, North Carolina is haunted by the spirit of a man named John Avery, who died of polio, and whose apparition is said to appear in the garden late at night
Founders Hall
Coordinates: 35.227320°, -80.842129°
Location Address: 100 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Constructed in the late 1800's as a medical school, Founders Hall in Charlotte, North Carolina has been remodeled and now serves as a modern shopping center. The historic building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl, whose restless apparition is often seen by shoppers. According to legend, the spirit belongs to a young girl who died in the late 1800's, and whose body was stolen by grave robbers and sold to the school for medical study.
Historic Latta Plantation
Coordinates: 35.354977°, -80.930661°
Location Address: 5225 Sample Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28078
Constructed during the early 1800's, visitors at the 52-acre Latta Plantation in Charlotte, North Carolina report encountering apparitions and shadow figures throughout the property, as well as the plantation's main house, where employees report hearing disembodied voices and strange noises, as if heavy furniture is being moved in empty rooms. Others report hearing the sounds of children running and playing in the attic, or report feeling a strange presence.
McAlpine Creek Park
Coordinates: 35.150869°, -80.744929°
Location Address: 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28212
McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina is a 114-acre wilderness park with a lake, fishing pier, dog park, hiking trails, and soccer field. Visitors walking along the McAlpine Creek trails report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps and voices at night. Local legend claims that the skeleton of a man was found at a mill house nearby, and that his spirit is the one haunting the trails.
McGlohon Theater
Coordinates: 35.228833°, -80.839725°
Location Address: 345 N. College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Guests at McGlohon Theater in Charlotte, North Carolina often report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and singing. The theater was originally constructed as a Baptist church, but was remodeled in 1980.
Old Charlotte Fire Department Station No. 4
Coordinates: 35.231294°, -80.845354°
Location Address: 420 W. 5th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Constructed in 1925, the old Charlotte Fire Department Station No. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former firefighter named Pruett L. Black, who was killed in 1934 after accidentally falling from the 2nd floor. The station was closed in 1972, and reopened for a short period as a museum in the early 2000's, at which point visitors often reported countering Mr. Black's apparition, accompanied by the phantom scent of cigar smoke.
Queens University of Charlotte
Coordinates: 35.188519°, -80.832706°
Location Address: 1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207
Founded in 1857, Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide. Students also report witnessing the apparitions of former Civil War soldiers.
The Dunhill Hotel
Coordinates: 35.228915°, -80.841190°
Location Address: 237 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Opened in 1929 as the Mayfair Manor Apartment Hotel, the Dunhill Hotel in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of former residents who committed suicide. The building experienced numerous suicides during the Great Depression due to it being the tallest publicly accessible building in Charlotte at the time.
Ri Ra Irish Pub
Coordinates: 35.227868°, -80.841304°
Location Address: 208 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Guests at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Charlotte, North Carolina report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as cold spots, and strange disembodied sounds.
Coordinates: 35.214541°, -80.821105°
Location Address: 1800 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204
Built in the early 1900's as a private residence, the Cajun Queen Restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly woman, whose apparition is often seen by guests.
Carolina Theatre
Coordinates: 35.228107°, -80.840808°
Location Address: 220 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
First opened in 1927, the Carolina Theatre in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, nicknamed Fred, whose apparition is most often seen by guests on the balcony during performances. The Carolina Theatre was closed in November of 1978, but renovations began in 2017 to reopen it.
Caswell Station Restaurant
Coordinates: 35.212042°, -80.818467°
Location Address: 366 N. Caswell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204
Guests at Caswell Station Restaurant report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing a variety of other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied footsteps, electronic devices turning on and off by themselves, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Caswell Station Restaurant was previously known as Kennedy's Premium Bar & Grill before being bought by it's current owners.
Duke Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Coordinates: 35.201504°, -80.827340°
Location Address: 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207
Constructed in 1915, many claim that Duke Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Charlotte, North Carolina is haunted by the spirit of a man named John Avery, who died of polio, and whose apparition is said to appear in the garden late at night
Founders Hall
Coordinates: 35.227320°, -80.842129°
Location Address: 100 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Constructed in the late 1800's as a medical school, Founders Hall in Charlotte, North Carolina has been remodeled and now serves as a modern shopping center. The historic building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl, whose restless apparition is often seen by shoppers. According to legend, the spirit belongs to a young girl who died in the late 1800's, and whose body was stolen by grave robbers and sold to the school for medical study.
Historic Latta Plantation
Coordinates: 35.354977°, -80.930661°
Location Address: 5225 Sample Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28078
Constructed during the early 1800's, visitors at the 52-acre Latta Plantation in Charlotte, North Carolina report encountering apparitions and shadow figures throughout the property, as well as the plantation's main house, where employees report hearing disembodied voices and strange noises, as if heavy furniture is being moved in empty rooms. Others report hearing the sounds of children running and playing in the attic, or report feeling a strange presence.
McAlpine Creek Park
Coordinates: 35.150869°, -80.744929°
Location Address: 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28212
McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina is a 114-acre wilderness park with a lake, fishing pier, dog park, hiking trails, and soccer field. Visitors walking along the McAlpine Creek trails report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps and voices at night. Local legend claims that the skeleton of a man was found at a mill house nearby, and that his spirit is the one haunting the trails.
McGlohon Theater
Coordinates: 35.228833°, -80.839725°
Location Address: 345 N. College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Guests at McGlohon Theater in Charlotte, North Carolina often report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and singing. The theater was originally constructed as a Baptist church, but was remodeled in 1980.
Old Charlotte Fire Department Station No. 4
Coordinates: 35.231294°, -80.845354°
Location Address: 420 W. 5th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Constructed in 1925, the old Charlotte Fire Department Station No. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former firefighter named Pruett L. Black, who was killed in 1934 after accidentally falling from the 2nd floor. The station was closed in 1972, and reopened for a short period as a museum in the early 2000's, at which point visitors often reported countering Mr. Black's apparition, accompanied by the phantom scent of cigar smoke.
Queens University of Charlotte
Coordinates: 35.188519°, -80.832706°
Location Address: 1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207
Founded in 1857, Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide. Students also report witnessing the apparitions of former Civil War soldiers.
The Dunhill Hotel
Coordinates: 35.228915°, -80.841190°
Location Address: 237 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Opened in 1929 as the Mayfair Manor Apartment Hotel, the Dunhill Hotel in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of former residents who committed suicide. The building experienced numerous suicides during the Great Depression due to it being the tallest publicly accessible building in Charlotte at the time.
Ri Ra Irish Pub
Coordinates: 35.227868°, -80.841304°
Location Address: 208 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Guests at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Charlotte, North Carolina report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity, such as cold spots, and strange disembodied sounds.
China Grove
South Rowan High School
Coordinates: 35.573299°, -80.609908°
Location Address: 1655 Patterson Street, China Grove, North Carolina, 28023
Employees at South Rowan High School in China Grove, North Carolina report encountering a mysterious white apparition in the gymnasium late at night.
Coordinates: 35.573299°, -80.609908°
Location Address: 1655 Patterson Street, China Grove, North Carolina, 28023
Employees at South Rowan High School in China Grove, North Carolina report encountering a mysterious white apparition in the gymnasium late at night.
Coats
Coats Park & Recreation
Coordinates: 35.395287°, -78.659177°
Location Address: 454 Park Lane, Coats, North Carolina, 27521
Visitors at Coats Park in Coats, North Carolina report hearing disembodied footsteps, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity that allegedly follows walkers through the park and nearby walking trails at night.
Coordinates: 35.395287°, -78.659177°
Location Address: 454 Park Lane, Coats, North Carolina, 27521
Visitors at Coats Park in Coats, North Carolina report hearing disembodied footsteps, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity that allegedly follows walkers through the park and nearby walking trails at night.
Concord
Concord Middle School
Coordinates: 35.420993°, -80.552948°
Location Address: 1500 Goldrush Drive, Concord, North Carolina, 28025
Employees and faculty members working at Concord Middle School in Concord, North Carolina late at night report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors opening and closing by themselves. The school was built during the early 2000's, and no incidents have been recorded that are linked to the alleged haunting.
Piney Grove Episcopal Methodist Church Cemetery
Coordinates: 35.352512°, -80.564403°
Location Address: 700 Piney Church Road, Concord, North Carolina, 28025
The Piney Grove Episcopal Methodist Church in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by four different spirits. Although the church was demolished in 2014, the cemetery outside is still said to be haunted. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, shadow figures, and unexplained glowing lights late at night.
Sally's Bridge
Coordinates: 35.38670, -80.72934
Location Address: Cox Mill Road, Concord, North Carolina, 28027
Sally's Bridge in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman and newborn baby who were killed in a car accident. Motorists driving near the bridge late at night often report encountering the young woman's apparition, who still mourns the lost of her child.
Old Courthouse Theater
Coordinates: 35.410578°, -80.584372°
Location Address: 49 Spring Street NW, Concord, North Carolina, 28025
Constructed in 1923 as a Baptist church, the Old Courthouse Theatre in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, nicknamed The Deacon, whose apparition is seen wearing a dark suit. Performers often report witnessing objects moving by themselves, and hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and singing during rehearsals when the building is otherwise unoccupied.
Winecoff Elementary School
Coordinates: 35.446791°, -80.618224°
Location Address: 375 E. Winecoff School Road, Concord, North Carolina, 28027
Originally built for grades 1 through 12, Winecoff Elementary School in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former football player who died of a heart attack in the 5th grade hallway.
Coordinates: 35.420993°, -80.552948°
Location Address: 1500 Goldrush Drive, Concord, North Carolina, 28025
Employees and faculty members working at Concord Middle School in Concord, North Carolina late at night report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena such as disembodied voices, footsteps, and doors opening and closing by themselves. The school was built during the early 2000's, and no incidents have been recorded that are linked to the alleged haunting.
Piney Grove Episcopal Methodist Church Cemetery
Coordinates: 35.352512°, -80.564403°
Location Address: 700 Piney Church Road, Concord, North Carolina, 28025
The Piney Grove Episcopal Methodist Church in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by four different spirits. Although the church was demolished in 2014, the cemetery outside is still said to be haunted. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, shadow figures, and unexplained glowing lights late at night.
Sally's Bridge
Coordinates: 35.38670, -80.72934
Location Address: Cox Mill Road, Concord, North Carolina, 28027
Sally's Bridge in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman and newborn baby who were killed in a car accident. Motorists driving near the bridge late at night often report encountering the young woman's apparition, who still mourns the lost of her child.
Old Courthouse Theater
Coordinates: 35.410578°, -80.584372°
Location Address: 49 Spring Street NW, Concord, North Carolina, 28025
Constructed in 1923 as a Baptist church, the Old Courthouse Theatre in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, nicknamed The Deacon, whose apparition is seen wearing a dark suit. Performers often report witnessing objects moving by themselves, and hearing disembodied footsteps, voices, and singing during rehearsals when the building is otherwise unoccupied.
Winecoff Elementary School
Coordinates: 35.446791°, -80.618224°
Location Address: 375 E. Winecoff School Road, Concord, North Carolina, 28027
Originally built for grades 1 through 12, Winecoff Elementary School in Concord, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former football player who died of a heart attack in the 5th grade hallway.
Creswell
Somerset Plantation State Historic Site
Coordinates: 35.789150°, -76.403643°
Location Address: 2572 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, North Carolina, 27928
Constructed in 1785, Somerset Plantation State Historic Site in Creswell, North Carolina was renowned as being one of the largest plantations in the south, which housed over 800 African American slaves at it's peak. The plantation is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is seen mourning the loss of her son, who drowned in a nearby irrigation canal.
Coordinates: 35.789150°, -76.403643°
Location Address: 2572 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, North Carolina, 27928
Constructed in 1785, Somerset Plantation State Historic Site in Creswell, North Carolina was renowned as being one of the largest plantations in the south, which housed over 800 African American slaves at it's peak. The plantation is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is seen mourning the loss of her son, who drowned in a nearby irrigation canal.
Cullowhee
Western Carolina University
Coordinates: 35.311413°, -83.178036°
Location Address: The Moore Building, Circle Drive, Cullowhee, North Carolina, 28723
The Moore Building at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female student who was allegedly raped and murdered sometime during the 1960's while living in one of the building's dorm rooms. For many years after her death, residents at The Moore Building reported witnessing the girl's apparition at night, however some say the spirit may have passed on after her killer, who passed away in the mid-1980's, was brought to justice.
Coordinates: 35.311413°, -83.178036°
Location Address: The Moore Building, Circle Drive, Cullowhee, North Carolina, 28723
The Moore Building at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female student who was allegedly raped and murdered sometime during the 1960's while living in one of the building's dorm rooms. For many years after her death, residents at The Moore Building reported witnessing the girl's apparition at night, however some say the spirit may have passed on after her killer, who passed away in the mid-1980's, was brought to justice.
Denton
Jackson Creek Road Murder House
Coordinates: Exact Location Unknown
Location Address: Jackson Creek Road, Denton, North Carolina, 27239
According to legend, an abandoned house lies in the middle of a field on Jackson Creek Road in Denton, North Carolina where a man and his wife once lived. One day the man suffered a mental breakdown and murdered the wife. The legend goes on to say that he went upstairs and committed suicide by shooting himself in the head, and the house has stood abandoned ever since. Visitors and urban explorers who enter the house claim to encounter the man and woman's apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity. Those who venture to the top floor of the home have also reported that blood from the incident still stains the walls.
Coordinates: Exact Location Unknown
Location Address: Jackson Creek Road, Denton, North Carolina, 27239
According to legend, an abandoned house lies in the middle of a field on Jackson Creek Road in Denton, North Carolina where a man and his wife once lived. One day the man suffered a mental breakdown and murdered the wife. The legend goes on to say that he went upstairs and committed suicide by shooting himself in the head, and the house has stood abandoned ever since. Visitors and urban explorers who enter the house claim to encounter the man and woman's apparitions, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity. Those who venture to the top floor of the home have also reported that blood from the incident still stains the walls.
Dillsboro
Cowee Railroad Tunnel
Coordinates: 35.377594, -83.269131
Location Address: Dillsboro, North Carolina
On December 30th, 1882, thirty convicts working on the Cowee Railroad Tunnel in Dillsboro, North Carolina were killed when the raft they were using to cross the Tuckasegee River capsized. Since the men were chained together, they all drowned in the frigid waters with the exception of one man, named Anderson Drake, who was put back to work on the tunnel shortly after. The men who didn't survive were buried in shallow graves nearby. Their spirits are said to haunt the tunnel, and many claim it to be cursed due to the number of unusual accidents that have occurred over the years.
Coordinates: 35.377594, -83.269131
Location Address: Dillsboro, North Carolina
On December 30th, 1882, thirty convicts working on the Cowee Railroad Tunnel in Dillsboro, North Carolina were killed when the raft they were using to cross the Tuckasegee River capsized. Since the men were chained together, they all drowned in the frigid waters with the exception of one man, named Anderson Drake, who was put back to work on the tunnel shortly after. The men who didn't survive were buried in shallow graves nearby. Their spirits are said to haunt the tunnel, and many claim it to be cursed due to the number of unusual accidents that have occurred over the years.
Durham
Cabe Lands Trail
Coordinates: 36.039746°, -78.990424°
Location Address: Howe Street, Durham, North Carolina, 27705
Originally the site of a family home and large mill, Cabe Lands Trail in Durham, North Carolina is said to be haunted by members of the Cabe Family, who settled the land in the early 1700's. The abandoned mill and family home nearby are still frequently visited by hikers and urban explorers, as well as the nearby family cemetery where over 40 members of the Cabe family are buried. Those who have investigated the abandoned buildings at night often report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, and hearing disembodied voices.
Coordinates: 36.039746°, -78.990424°
Location Address: Howe Street, Durham, North Carolina, 27705
Originally the site of a family home and large mill, Cabe Lands Trail in Durham, North Carolina is said to be haunted by members of the Cabe Family, who settled the land in the early 1700's. The abandoned mill and family home nearby are still frequently visited by hikers and urban explorers, as well as the nearby family cemetery where over 40 members of the Cabe family are buried. Those who have investigated the abandoned buildings at night often report witnessing shadow figures and apparitions, and hearing disembodied voices.
Eden
Berry Hill Bridge
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Elizabeth City
Nell Cropsey House
Coordinates: Private Residence
Location Address: Private Residence, Riverside Ave, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909
Constructed during the 1800's, the Nell Cropsey House in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Ella, more commonly referred to as Nell, who went missing in November of 1901 shortly after becoming engaged to a man named Jim Wilcox. Over a month later in December of 1901, Nell's body was found beaten to death in the nearby Pasqotank River, and Jim was arrested and blamed for her death. Since her death, residents of the Nell Cropsey House have reported feeling strange cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as witnessing the apparition of a beautiful young woman, believed to be Nell. Many also report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Although the Cropsey House is a private residence, it is opened to the public annually during the Halloween season for the Elizabeth City ghost walk event.
Coordinates: Private Residence
Location Address: Private Residence, Riverside Ave, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909
Constructed during the 1800's, the Nell Cropsey House in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Ella, more commonly referred to as Nell, who went missing in November of 1901 shortly after becoming engaged to a man named Jim Wilcox. Over a month later in December of 1901, Nell's body was found beaten to death in the nearby Pasqotank River, and Jim was arrested and blamed for her death. Since her death, residents of the Nell Cropsey House have reported feeling strange cold spots and sudden drops in temperature, as well as witnessing the apparition of a beautiful young woman, believed to be Nell. Many also report experiencing unexplained paranormal phenomena such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Although the Cropsey House is a private residence, it is opened to the public annually during the Halloween season for the Elizabeth City ghost walk event.
Elon
Elon University
Coordinates: 36.101964°, -79.505401°
Location Address: West Residence Hall, Elon University, 50 Campus Drive, Elon, North Carolina, 27244
Residents at Elon University's West Residence Hall in Elon, North Carolina report encountering the apparition of a young woman named Mary, who passed away in May of 1921 while attending the university. Many students have reported witnessing the young woman's apparition, or hearing strange disembodied whispers and footsteps late at night. Others claim Mary's ghost is responsible for a variety of other strange paranormal activity, such as lights flickering, objects moving by themselves, and electronic devices unexpectedly malfunctioning. Although many students claim that she was killed in a fire that destroyed most of Elon University's campus in 1923, later research has uncovered that the true cause of Mary's death was actually an undiagnosed heart condition.
Coordinates: 36.101964°, -79.505401°
Location Address: West Residence Hall, Elon University, 50 Campus Drive, Elon, North Carolina, 27244
Residents at Elon University's West Residence Hall in Elon, North Carolina report encountering the apparition of a young woman named Mary, who passed away in May of 1921 while attending the university. Many students have reported witnessing the young woman's apparition, or hearing strange disembodied whispers and footsteps late at night. Others claim Mary's ghost is responsible for a variety of other strange paranormal activity, such as lights flickering, objects moving by themselves, and electronic devices unexpectedly malfunctioning. Although many students claim that she was killed in a fire that destroyed most of Elon University's campus in 1923, later research has uncovered that the true cause of Mary's death was actually an undiagnosed heart condition.
Fayetteville
Cool Spring Place & Tavern
Coordinates: 35.052083°, -78.874069°
Location Address: 119 N. Cool Spring Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Constructed in 1788, the Cool Spring Place & Tavern in Fayetteville is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former North Carolina Governor named Richard Caswell, who passed away while hosting the state's Constitutional Convention in November of 1789. Guests also report encountering the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide, whose apparition is seen at night carrying a candle.
Kyle House
Coordinates: 35.054616°, -78.876866°
Location Address: 234 Green Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Originally constructed for a local merchant named James Kyle in the 1830's, the Kyle Hosue in Fayetteville, North Carolina burned down in 1831, and was rebuilt in 1855. Visitors report witnessing the apparition of a former resident, believed to be either James Kyle or his great-great-grandson, Jesse Kyle. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and purchased by Saint John's Episcopal Church in 1991.
Radisson Prince Charles Hotel
Coordinates: 35.054559°, -78.883439°
Location Address: 450 Hay Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
First opened in 1925, the abandoned Radisson Prince Charles Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and was permanently closed in the early 2010's. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Charlotte, who committed suicide in the early 1900's.
Sandford House
Coordinates: 35.048886°, -78.878210°
Location Address: 225 Dick Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Constructed in 1800, the Sandford House is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Margaret Sandford, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. It currently houses the Fayetteville Women's Club at 225 Dick Street.
Subway Restaurant
Coordinates: 35.055092°, -78.884742°
Location Address: 472 Hay Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Originally constructed as part of Fayetteville's old railroad station, the Subway Restaurant on Hay Street is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, whose apparition is seen wearing orange and sitting at a certain table. Employees also report encountering the ghost of a young boy, who is seen running through walls and furniture before quickly vanishing.
The Vander Light
Coordinates: 35.009130°, -78.757257°
Location Address: Old Vander Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28312
Dating back to the early 1930's Fayetteville locals have reported witnessing an unexplained paranormal phenomenon known as The Vander Light, which is most often observed when standing at the railroad tracks on Old Vander Road late at night, looking east towards the nearby town of Stedman. Many claim the mysterious floating light is the restless spirit of a former railroad worker named Archer Matthews, who was hit by a train and decapitated after slipping on the tracks and being knocked unconscious. According to legend, Matthews' ghost still roams the railroad tracks late at night, forever searching for his severed head. Although many skeptics over the years have attempted to find natural explanations for The Vander Light, none have been successful at finding it's cause.
Coordinates: 35.052083°, -78.874069°
Location Address: 119 N. Cool Spring Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Constructed in 1788, the Cool Spring Place & Tavern in Fayetteville is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former North Carolina Governor named Richard Caswell, who passed away while hosting the state's Constitutional Convention in November of 1789. Guests also report encountering the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide, whose apparition is seen at night carrying a candle.
Kyle House
Coordinates: 35.054616°, -78.876866°
Location Address: 234 Green Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Originally constructed for a local merchant named James Kyle in the 1830's, the Kyle Hosue in Fayetteville, North Carolina burned down in 1831, and was rebuilt in 1855. Visitors report witnessing the apparition of a former resident, believed to be either James Kyle or his great-great-grandson, Jesse Kyle. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and purchased by Saint John's Episcopal Church in 1991.
Radisson Prince Charles Hotel
Coordinates: 35.054559°, -78.883439°
Location Address: 450 Hay Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
First opened in 1925, the abandoned Radisson Prince Charles Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and was permanently closed in the early 2010's. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Charlotte, who committed suicide in the early 1900's.
Sandford House
Coordinates: 35.048886°, -78.878210°
Location Address: 225 Dick Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Constructed in 1800, the Sandford House is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Margaret Sandford, as well as several other unidentified apparitions. It currently houses the Fayetteville Women's Club at 225 Dick Street.
Subway Restaurant
Coordinates: 35.055092°, -78.884742°
Location Address: 472 Hay Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Originally constructed as part of Fayetteville's old railroad station, the Subway Restaurant on Hay Street is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, whose apparition is seen wearing orange and sitting at a certain table. Employees also report encountering the ghost of a young boy, who is seen running through walls and furniture before quickly vanishing.
The Vander Light
Coordinates: 35.009130°, -78.757257°
Location Address: Old Vander Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28312
Dating back to the early 1930's Fayetteville locals have reported witnessing an unexplained paranormal phenomenon known as The Vander Light, which is most often observed when standing at the railroad tracks on Old Vander Road late at night, looking east towards the nearby town of Stedman. Many claim the mysterious floating light is the restless spirit of a former railroad worker named Archer Matthews, who was hit by a train and decapitated after slipping on the tracks and being knocked unconscious. According to legend, Matthews' ghost still roams the railroad tracks late at night, forever searching for his severed head. Although many skeptics over the years have attempted to find natural explanations for The Vander Light, none have been successful at finding it's cause.
Ft. Bragg
Haunted
Four Oaks
Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site
Coordinates: 35.301913°, -78.321653°
Location Address: 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks, North Carolina, 27524
Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site in Four Oaks, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of former Civil War soldiers who were killed during the Battle of Bentonville in March of 1865. Battleground employees report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied yells, voices, footsteps, and the sound of muskets being fired. The nearby Harper House Museum, which was used as a makeshift hospital during the war, and which is also part of the Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site, is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers who died in battle. The Battle of Bentonville lasted from March 19th until the 21st, and was one of the bloodiest battles fought in during the American Civil War.
Coordinates: 35.301913°, -78.321653°
Location Address: 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks, North Carolina, 27524
Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site in Four Oaks, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirits of former Civil War soldiers who were killed during the Battle of Bentonville in March of 1865. Battleground employees report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied yells, voices, footsteps, and the sound of muskets being fired. The nearby Harper House Museum, which was used as a makeshift hospital during the war, and which is also part of the Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site, is said to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers who died in battle. The Battle of Bentonville lasted from March 19th until the 21st, and was one of the bloodiest battles fought in during the American Civil War.
Franklin
Poor Richard's Summit Inn
Coordinates: 35.181117°, -83.375817°
Location Address: 125 E. Rogers Street, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734
Constructed during the mid-1800's, Poor Richard's Summit Inn is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was stabbed to death in the dining room. Although the inn burned down in 2008, many former guests have reported witnessing the woman's apparition late at night, reliving her death over and over again for eternity.
Coordinates: 35.181117°, -83.375817°
Location Address: 125 E. Rogers Street, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734
Constructed during the mid-1800's, Poor Richard's Summit Inn is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who was stabbed to death in the dining room. Although the inn burned down in 2008, many former guests have reported witnessing the woman's apparition late at night, reliving her death over and over again for eternity.
Fremont
Fremont Railroad Tracks
Coordinates: Unknown Location
Location Address: Unknown Location
Since the early 1900's, Fremont locals have reported witnessing a mysterious glowing apparition wandering the railroad tracks at night. The spirit is said to belong to a man named Mr. Bolton, who was hit by a train after attempting to show off his strength by stopping the oncoming train with his head. According to legend, the 7-foot tall Mr. Bolton often performed feats of strength in exchange for shots of whiskey, and was famously known for breaking large objects with his head, such as wooden barrels and two-by-fours. His last words before his death were, "I'm tougher than any train."
Coordinates: Unknown Location
Location Address: Unknown Location
Since the early 1900's, Fremont locals have reported witnessing a mysterious glowing apparition wandering the railroad tracks at night. The spirit is said to belong to a man named Mr. Bolton, who was hit by a train after attempting to show off his strength by stopping the oncoming train with his head. According to legend, the 7-foot tall Mr. Bolton often performed feats of strength in exchange for shots of whiskey, and was famously known for breaking large objects with his head, such as wooden barrels and two-by-fours. His last words before his death were, "I'm tougher than any train."
Gastonia
Brookside Elementary School
Coordinates: 35.293681°, -81.151233°
Location Address: 1950 Rhyne Carter Road, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054
Employees at Brookside Elementary School in Gastonia, North Carolina report encountering an unidentified spirit who wanders the hallways lat at night. Many others report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds coming from the nearby woods.
Coordinates: 35.293681°, -81.151233°
Location Address: 1950 Rhyne Carter Road, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054
Employees at Brookside Elementary School in Gastonia, North Carolina report encountering an unidentified spirit who wanders the hallways lat at night. Many others report hearing strange disembodied voices and sounds coming from the nearby woods.
Godwin
Jackson Cemetery
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Goshen
The Abandoned Church
Old Bridge
Old Bridge
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Coordinates: 36.111073°, -81.811374°
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Grays Creek
Grays Creek High School
Greensboro
Dana Auditorium
Guilford College
Lydia's Bridge
Richfield Road
Guilford College
Lydia's Bridge
Richfield Road
Havelock
Cherry Point Naval Hospital
Halliburton Naval Hospital
Marine Corps. Air Station
Halliburton Naval Hospital
Marine Corps. Air Station
Hertford
The Five Bridges
Hickory
Alice M. Raeford Memorial Center
Crown Cinema VI
Crown Cinema VI
Hookerton
Hookerton Railroad Tracks / Woods
Hot Springs
Paint Rock
Huntersville
McCoy Road Mobil Home
Jacksonville
Camp Devil Dog
Camp Geiger
Marine Corps. Base Camp Lejeune
NC Route 24
New Bridge Middle School
Camp Geiger
Marine Corps. Base Camp Lejeune
NC Route 24
New Bridge Middle School
Jamestown
US Highway 70 Underpass / Lydia's Bridge
Kannapolis
Maple Street
King
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Kings Mountain
Lincoln Academy
Coordinates: 35.209460°, -81.295625°
Location Address: Lincoln Academy Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, 28086
Constructed during the 1800's as a boarding school for girls, the abandoned Lincoln Academy in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Kathleen Smiley, who was stabbed to death in the woods nearby after being tied to a tree and raped.
Oak Grove
Coordinates: 35.209460°, -81.295625°
Location Address: Lincoln Academy Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, 28086
Constructed during the 1800's as a boarding school for girls, the abandoned Lincoln Academy in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman named Kathleen Smiley, who was stabbed to death in the woods nearby after being tied to a tree and raped.
Oak Grove
Kinston
Grainger High School
Kure Beach
Ft. Fisher
Lake Lure
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa
Coordinates: 35.430634°, -82.230429°
Location Address: 2771 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, North Carolina, 28746
Guests and employees at The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa in Lake Lure, North Carolina often report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, and televisions turning on and off by themselves. According to local historians, the inn was used during the 1940's as a convalescence home for wounded soldiers returning from World War II.
Coordinates: 35.430634°, -82.230429°
Location Address: 2771 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, North Carolina, 28746
Guests and employees at The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa in Lake Lure, North Carolina often report witnessing apparitions and shadow figures, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as cold spots, disembodied voices, and televisions turning on and off by themselves. According to local historians, the inn was used during the 1940's as a convalescence home for wounded soldiers returning from World War II.
Landis
Corriher-Lipe Middle School
Laurinburg
Fox Crossing Road Woods / Lumber Road
Lawndale
Kadesh United Methodist Church
Coordinates: 35.466570°, -81.499349°
Location Address: 178 Kadesh Church Road, Lawndale, North Carolina, 28090
Residents living near Kadesh United Methodist Church in Lawndale, North Carolina often report hearing the disembodied sounds of an organ being played late at night when the building is known to be empty.
Coordinates: 35.466570°, -81.499349°
Location Address: 178 Kadesh Church Road, Lawndale, North Carolina, 28090
Residents living near Kadesh United Methodist Church in Lawndale, North Carolina often report hearing the disembodied sounds of an organ being played late at night when the building is known to be empty.
Leland
Mt. Misery Road
Lenoir
Chapel of Rest
Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
Mulberry Home Care
South Caldwell High School
Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
Mulberry Home Care
South Caldwell High School
Lillington
Alcapulco Lake Haunted House
Lincolnton
Bolger City / Woods
Linville
Brown Mountain Lights
Linville Gorge
Linville Gorge
Long Beach
Long Beach Shore
Louisburg
Louisburg College
Lumberton
Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater
Coordinates: 34.619239°, -79.007951°
Location Address: 315 N. Chestnut Street, Lumberton, North Carolina, 28358
Opened in 1929, the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Lumberton, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is seen walking across the balcony during performances. The administration offices are also said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Dr. Bean, who committed suicide. His apparition is often seen by employees wearing a long black coat.
Meadowbrook Cemetery
Coordinates: 34.619239°, -79.007951°
Location Address: 315 N. Chestnut Street, Lumberton, North Carolina, 28358
Opened in 1929, the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Lumberton, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman whose apparition is seen walking across the balcony during performances. The administration offices are also said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Dr. Bean, who committed suicide. His apparition is often seen by employees wearing a long black coat.
Meadowbrook Cemetery
Maiden
Old Highway 321
Marion
East McDowell Junior High School
Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church
Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church
Middlesex
Moccasin Creek Bridge
Midland
Potter's Field
Monroe
The Blakney House
Mooresville
Brawley Middle School
Morganton
Broughton Hospital
The Deaf School
Drexel Heritage Plants
Shadowline Park
Coordinates: 35.774446°, -81.686925°
Location Address: Shadowline Drive, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655
Visitors at Shadowline Park in Morganton, North Carolina report witnessing apparitions and mysterious spectral hounds late at night.
Western Carolina Center
The Deaf School
Drexel Heritage Plants
Shadowline Park
Coordinates: 35.774446°, -81.686925°
Location Address: Shadowline Drive, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655
Visitors at Shadowline Park in Morganton, North Carolina report witnessing apparitions and mysterious spectral hounds late at night.
Western Carolina Center
Mt. Airy
Cross Creek Country Club
Mt. Pleasant
Cline School
The Bleeding Tombstone
Henkelite Confederate Cemetery
Teeter's Bridge
The Bleeding Tombstone
Henkelite Confederate Cemetery
Teeter's Bridge
Murfreesboro
Chowan College
New Bern
The Oliver House
Newton
Old St. Paul's Church
Northern Border
The Great Dismal Swamp
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Ocean Isle Beach
The Winds Beach Resort
Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Inlet
Teach's Hole
Teach's Hole
Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Sanderling
Sanderling
Pactolus
The Pactolus Light
Pinehurst
Pinehurst Convalescent Center
Coordinates: 35.168233°, -79.470741°
Location Address: Flooring America, 585 NC-5, Pinehurst, North Carolina, 28374
Sometimes simply referred to as The Abandoned Nursing Home, Pinehurst Convalescent Center in Pinehurst, North Carolina was constructed during the 1920's as a hotel. It is said to to be haunted by the spirits of former patients who passed away, and urban explorers often report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as encountering apparitions, hearing disembodied voices and moans, and witnessing objects moving by themselves. Other visitors also report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity.
Coordinates: 35.168233°, -79.470741°
Location Address: Flooring America, 585 NC-5, Pinehurst, North Carolina, 28374
Sometimes simply referred to as The Abandoned Nursing Home, Pinehurst Convalescent Center in Pinehurst, North Carolina was constructed during the 1920's as a hotel. It is said to to be haunted by the spirits of former patients who passed away, and urban explorers often report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity, such as encountering apparitions, hearing disembodied voices and moans, and witnessing objects moving by themselves. Other visitors also report feeling a strange presence, as if being watched by an unseen entity.
Pittsboro
Devil's Tramping Ground
Pollocksville
The Foscue Plantation
Prospect Hill
The Devil's Playground
Raleigh
Andrew Johnson Home
Mordecai Manor
The Old Orphanage
The Old Bridge
Raleigh City Hall
Leith & Capitol Boulevard (?)
Millbrook High School
North Carolina State Capitol
North Carolina State University
Mordecai Manor
The Old Orphanage
The Old Bridge
Raleigh City Hall
Leith & Capitol Boulevard (?)
Millbrook High School
North Carolina State Capitol
North Carolina State University
Reidsville
Reidsville Middle School
Rockingham Middle School
Rockingham Middle School
Roan Mountain
Coordinates: 36.099708°, -82.080416°
Location Address: Cherokee National Forest & Pisgah National Forest, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Hikers at Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, North Carolina often report experiencing a strange paranormal phenomena known as the Phantom Choir of Roan Mountain, which some describe as a beautiful choir singing in the distance. Others, however, report that the choir sounds like the screams of one hundred men being painfully tortured.
Location Address: Cherokee National Forest & Pisgah National Forest, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Hikers at Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, North Carolina often report experiencing a strange paranormal phenomena known as the Phantom Choir of Roan Mountain, which some describe as a beautiful choir singing in the distance. Others, however, report that the choir sounds like the screams of one hundred men being painfully tortured.
Robbinsville
Tuskeegee
Rockingham
US Route 1 South Carolina Border
Roxboro
Clarksville Station
Clarksville Station Restaurant
Clarksville Station Restaurant
Rural Hall
The Payne Plantation
Rural Hall Fire & Rescue
Rural Hall Fire & Rescue
Rutherfordton
Gilboa Church
The Old Jail
Rutherfordton Train Station
The Old Jail
Rutherfordton Train Station
Sanford
Euphronia Presbyterian Church
Shoals
Shoals Creek
Siler City
The Devil's Tramping Ground
Snow Hill
St. Barnivus Church
South Mills
Dismal Swamp
The Nosay House
The Nosay House
Southport
The Brunswick Inn
Sparta
The Sparta Courthouse
Spencer Mountain
Pharr Mansion
Coordinates: Demolished
Location Address: Main Street, Spencer Mountain, North Carolina, 28056
Pharr Mansion, formerly located in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sarah, whose apparition has been seen wandering the property late at night, or beckoning passersby from an upstairs window. Many investigators have also reported having electronic devices malfunction, and experiencing unexplained feelings of paranoia and dread that subside upon leaving the location. Pharr Mansion was demolished in August of 2018.
Coordinates: Demolished
Location Address: Main Street, Spencer Mountain, North Carolina, 28056
Pharr Mansion, formerly located in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Sarah, whose apparition has been seen wandering the property late at night, or beckoning passersby from an upstairs window. Many investigators have also reported having electronic devices malfunction, and experiencing unexplained feelings of paranoia and dread that subside upon leaving the location. Pharr Mansion was demolished in August of 2018.
Statesville
Bostian Bridge
Old Davis Hospital
Old Davis Hospital
St. Paul's
The Civil War House
Swannanoa
Warren Wilson College
Sylva
Dillsboro Road
Tarboro
The Mayo House
Troutman
Shinville Graveyard
Union Cross
Union Cross Fire & Rescue
Valle Crucis
The Demon Dog
Wadesboro
Bethel Bridge
Walnut Cove
Historic Davis Chapel
Coordinates: 36.404442°, -80.135896°
Location Address: 1293 Davis Chapel Church Road, Walnut Cove, North Carolina, 27052
The Historic Davis Chapel was built in the 1700's on the Davis Family Plantation as a place for family members and workers to worship. It was burned down and reconstructed in 1922, and now stands as a tourist attraction with picnic areas. Many claim that the historic chapel is haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide on her wedding day after discovering that her fiance had left her. Visitors often report encountering the woman's apparition, and hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman sobbing.
Coordinates: 36.404442°, -80.135896°
Location Address: 1293 Davis Chapel Church Road, Walnut Cove, North Carolina, 27052
The Historic Davis Chapel was built in the 1700's on the Davis Family Plantation as a place for family members and workers to worship. It was burned down and reconstructed in 1922, and now stands as a tourist attraction with picnic areas. Many claim that the historic chapel is haunted by the spirit of a woman who committed suicide on her wedding day after discovering that her fiance had left her. Visitors often report encountering the woman's apparition, and hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman sobbing.
Warrensville
Devil's Stairs
Waynesville
Woolsey Heights
Wendell
Morpheus Bridge
White Oak
Harmony Hall Plantation
Coordinates: 34.741985°, -78.735291°
Location Address: 1615 River Road, White Oak, North Carolina, 28399
Harmony Hall Plantation in White Oak, North Carolina was built in the mid-1760's by Col. James A. Richardson. Guests at the location often report encountering apparitions, as well as witnessing objects moving by themselves, and hearing the disembodied sounds of children crying.
Coordinates: 34.741985°, -78.735291°
Location Address: 1615 River Road, White Oak, North Carolina, 28399
Harmony Hall Plantation in White Oak, North Carolina was built in the mid-1760's by Col. James A. Richardson. Guests at the location often report encountering apparitions, as well as witnessing objects moving by themselves, and hearing the disembodied sounds of children crying.
Whiteville
Heartbeat Bridge
Old Tram Road
Old Tram Road
Williamston
The Screaming Bridge
Wilkesboro
The Old Wilkes Jail Museum
Wilmington
Basket Case Gift Shop
The Bellamy Mansion
Fort Fisher
Gallows Hill
New Hanover County Library
Old Maco Station
Thalian Hall
USS North Carolina
The Bellamy Mansion
Fort Fisher
Gallows Hill
New Hanover County Library
Old Maco Station
Thalian Hall
USS North Carolina
Wilson
Acid Park
Montrose Hanger Co.
Montrose Hanger Co.
Wingate
Wingate University
Winston-Salem
The Brookstown Inn Hotel
Salem College
Salem College for Women
The Wachovia Building
Salem College
Salem College for Women
The Wachovia Building
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