Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Springfield, Massachusetts
"The City of Progress"
Settled: 1636
Population: 155,032 (2018)
County: Hampden County
Haunted Locations Documented: 3
Settled: 1636
Population: 155,032 (2018)
County: Hampden County
Haunted Locations Documented: 3
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Springfield, Massachusetts. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in Massachusetts, Click Here. Be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: Massachusetts, available on Amazon in eBook and Paperback!! Please also read this SAFETY AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER before visiting any allegedly haunted location.
Springfield College
"The Springfield YMCA Training School"
Coordinates: 42.102225°, -72.556611°
Location Address: 263 Alden Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts was established in 1885 as a training school for YMCA workers. One urban legend claims that Alumni Hall is haunted by the spirit of a man named James Naismith, who invented the sport of basketball while attending Springfield College in 1891. Although legends of Mr. Naismith's spirit haunting the college have been passed down for generations, many believe these stories to be nothing more than urban legends.
Location Address: 263 Alden Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts was established in 1885 as a training school for YMCA workers. One urban legend claims that Alumni Hall is haunted by the spirit of a man named James Naismith, who invented the sport of basketball while attending Springfield College in 1891. Although legends of Mr. Naismith's spirit haunting the college have been passed down for generations, many believe these stories to be nothing more than urban legends.
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Van Horn Park
"Van Horn Park Reservoir"
Coordinates: 42.126246°, -72.590661°
Location Address: 494 Armory Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
Van Horn Park is a large, wooded park located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young boys who drowned while swimming in the park's reservoir. According to legend, their spirits are seen and heard by those walking in the park at night, splashing and crying out for help. Van Horn Park has also been the site of several murders and kidnappings over the years, which many believe to be another source of paranormal activity. Sometimes also referred to as "Van Horn Pond," "Van Horn Park Pond," or "Van Horn Park Loop Trail."
Location Address: 494 Armory Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
Van Horn Park is a large, wooded park located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of two young boys who drowned while swimming in the park's reservoir. According to legend, their spirits are seen and heard by those walking in the park at night, splashing and crying out for help. Van Horn Park has also been the site of several murders and kidnappings over the years, which many believe to be another source of paranormal activity. Sometimes also referred to as "Van Horn Pond," "Van Horn Park Pond," or "Van Horn Park Loop Trail."
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Western New England University
"The University Of Western New England"
Coordinates: 42.114978°, -72.518685°
Location Address: 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, Massachusetts
Established in 1919, Western New England University is a nonprofit university located in Springfield, Massachusetts. One popular urban legend passed down by students claims that Berkshire Hall is haunted by the ghost of a former student who committed suicide, however very little additional information is available regarding this alleged haunting.
Location Address: 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, Massachusetts
Established in 1919, Western New England University is a nonprofit university located in Springfield, Massachusetts. One popular urban legend passed down by students claims that Berkshire Hall is haunted by the ghost of a former student who committed suicide, however very little additional information is available regarding this alleged haunting.
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