Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Troy, New York
"The Collar City"
Settled: 1787
Population: 49,374 (2018)
County: Rensselaer County
Haunted Locations: 4
Settled: 1787
Population: 49,374 (2018)
County: Rensselaer County
Haunted Locations: 4
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Troy, New York. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. Be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon in eBook and Paperback!! Please also read this SAFETY AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER before visiting any allegedly haunted location.
Lansingburgh Public High School
"Lansingburgh High School"
Coordinates: 42.763684°, -73.674407°
Location Address: 320 7th Avenue, Troy, New York
Lansingburgh Senior High School in Troy, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of a group of students who were allegedly killed by a man with an ax. Students often report witnessing apparitions at the school, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied screaming, though stories about the ax man are widely considered to be an urban legend due to a lack of historical documentation of the alleged killings. Sometimes also referred to as "Lansingburgh Senior High School."
Location Address: 320 7th Avenue, Troy, New York
Lansingburgh Senior High School in Troy, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of a group of students who were allegedly killed by a man with an ax. Students often report witnessing apparitions at the school, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied screaming, though stories about the ax man are widely considered to be an urban legend due to a lack of historical documentation of the alleged killings. Sometimes also referred to as "Lansingburgh Senior High School."
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Coordinates: 42.730234°, -73.679465°
Location Address: 110 8th Street, Troy, New York
Established in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York is renowned as being the oldest technological research university in the United States. One popular story told by students claims that West Hall, which was formerly the site of the old Troy Hospital, is haunted by the spirit of a former psychiatric nurse named Betsy who was killed in a fire while trying to rescue her patients. In another variation of the story, Betsy was a sinister woman who suffered a mental breakdown before killing several patients and herself. Her spirit is said to wander the hallways of West Hall, and is often seen and heard playing the piano late at night. Students also report hearing the sounds of disembodied screams and thuds, and many report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or experiencing feelings of being watched.
Location Address: 110 8th Street, Troy, New York
Established in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York is renowned as being the oldest technological research university in the United States. One popular story told by students claims that West Hall, which was formerly the site of the old Troy Hospital, is haunted by the spirit of a former psychiatric nurse named Betsy who was killed in a fire while trying to rescue her patients. In another variation of the story, Betsy was a sinister woman who suffered a mental breakdown before killing several patients and herself. Her spirit is said to wander the hallways of West Hall, and is often seen and heard playing the piano late at night. Students also report hearing the sounds of disembodied screams and thuds, and many report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or experiencing feelings of being watched.
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St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
"Saint Mary's Cemetery"
Coordinates: 42.770335°, -73.668866°
Location Address: 79 Brunswick Road, Troy, New York
Visitors at St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy, New York report witnessing apparitions and a mysterious green orb late at night, as well as experiencing other strange paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots, and electronic devices such as cameras and cellular phones malfunctioning. Many also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
Location Address: 79 Brunswick Road, Troy, New York
Visitors at St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy, New York report witnessing apparitions and a mysterious green orb late at night, as well as experiencing other strange paranormal phenomena, such as unexplained cold spots, and electronic devices such as cameras and cellular phones malfunctioning. Many also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity.
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The Country Club Of Troy
"Troy Country Club"
Coordinates: 42.724022°, -73.639969°
Location Address: 100 Troy Country Club Road, Troy, New York
Constructed in 1925, The Country Club of Troy in Troy, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former waitress who was killed in a car accident during the 1970's. Guests at the country club often report witnessing a female apparition, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, and feeling a strange, unsettling presence.
Location Address: 100 Troy Country Club Road, Troy, New York
Constructed in 1925, The Country Club of Troy in Troy, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former waitress who was killed in a car accident during the 1970's. Guests at the country club often report witnessing a female apparition, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, and feeling a strange, unsettling presence.
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