Father John DuBois, founder of Mount St. Mary’s University, is said to still roam the campus grounds. The university, founded in 1808, is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the country. Father DuBois has been reported walking the campus in his long black robes, occasionally smiling and nodding at those who see him.
Haunted Lineage note: This listing was split into three separate listings — one for the campus (Father DuBois), one for Bruté Hall, and one for DuBois Hall. See also: Mount St. Mary’s University – Bruté Hall and Mount St. Mary’s University – DuBois Hall.
Previously listed as “Mount Saint Mary’s College”. The official name is Mount St. Mary’s University.
Listing title corrected to reflect the institution’s official name. The campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is associated with reported paranormal activity in the dormitories, including the apparitions of Father Simon Bruté and a Confederate soldier. These accounts could not be substantiated through news archives, police records, or historical documents at this time.
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