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Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Washington, D.C.

​Est. July 9, 1790
Population: 672,228 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 15
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​Blair House
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The apparition of former president Woodrow Wilson is said to haunt the residence. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Capitol Hill
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Catholic University of America
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Caldwell Hall is said to be haunted by the apparition of a priest who fell from the attic window to his death. Mysterious lights and apparitions are seen in the attic. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Chinatown
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​Ford's Theater
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Disembodied footsteps are heard, and cold spots are felt. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Ft. McNair
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The ghost of Mary Sarat, who was executed for participating in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, is seen at the base. According to witnesses, she attempts to declare her innocence before suddenly disappearing. Building #21 is also rumored to be haunted by the ghost of John Wilkes Booth. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​Gallaudet University
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​Students report hearing the disembodied sounds of Revolutionary War soldiers, and the apparition of a female student who committed suicide on campus is seen. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Independence Avenue SW
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
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The girls bathroom is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly woman. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Lafayette Square Park
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Marine Corps Barracks
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The parking garage is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy who was hit by a car. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Old Brick Capitol Building
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Old Stone House
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


President's Park
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Rock Creek Park
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Smithsonian Castle
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


St. Elizabeth's Hospital
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Disembodied voices and moans are heard in the museum, which once was the main hospital building, and the spirits of those who died from mistreatment and abuse are said to haunt the building. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.​


​The Cutts-Madison House
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.



​The Decatur House
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​The Hay-Adams Hotel
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According to local historians, the Adams Hotel was built over the site of the former mansion of presidential adviser Henry Adams. Since it's construction in 1927, guests report hearing disembodied footsteps, and doors are said to open and close by themselves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​The National Theatre & National Building Museum
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​The Octagon House
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The home is said to be haunted by the spirit of a pregnant woman who committed suicide by jumping from the balcony. Visitors also report seeing the apparitions of former slaves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​The Surratt House
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​The Van Ness Mansion
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​The White House
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The White House is said to be haunted by the ghosts of many former presidents. It is also said that a black cat is spotted before a national tragedy or disaster. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​The Woodrow Wilson House
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Trinity College
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The 5th floor is said to be haunted by the spirit of a female student. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


U.S. Treasury Annex
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The 2nd floor is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in a white dress. Disembodied voices and footsteps are heard, and the woman's apparition is seen. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Walsh Mansion
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Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Washington D.C. ​Capitol Building
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Guards at night report seeing apparitions. It is rumored that a man was buried alive inside one of the walls of the building. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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