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University of Rochester – Rush Rhees Library

Library – The old stacks of the library are said to be haunted by a workman who fell during the construction of the library in 1929. Numerous sightings have been reported over the years as documented by the Campus Time newspaper.

Durand Eastman Park

The Lady in White is said to roam here, searching for her daughter, who was supposedly attacked and murdered by unknown assailants. While there are many versions of the story, it is a well-known local legend.

Witch Mountain

There is a hill that on some nights, you can see a lit up cabin, but when you try to drive to it you cannot find it anywhere. In the late 1800s there was a witch that lived there, and it is said that her ghost is still there trying to attract people so she   |Read More

Ohio History of Flight Museum (Closed)

Haunted by the pilots of the old planes. Security guards hear planes start up at night and some have seen ghosts lurking around the museum during their night shift.

Columbia Center Cemetery

There are two parts to this cemetery on West River Rd. — a new part and an old part. In the new section, pretty much any time after dark, there is a little girl that will skip to a tombstone and then stop and kneel down at it and disappear.

Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery

Many soldiers who died were buried in the prison cemetery and it is here that the “Lady in Gray” still walks and leaves gifts of flowers behind usually on the grave of an unknown soldier. She is said to be a young woman who wears a gray suit in the style of the Civil War   |Read More

Mount St. Mary’s University – DuBois Hall

DuBois Hall is a dormitory at Mount St. Mary’s University with a history of reported paranormal activity. Students have reported toilets flushing on their own, window shades being pulled up and down, and unexplained voices coming from empty rooms. The building is named for Father John DuBois, the founder of the university.

Mount St. Mary’s University

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.

Ellicott City Firehouse Museum

The old firehouse on Main Street is said to be haunted by a few of the former firemen who worked there. Doors have been known to slam on their own, and one of the ghosts has reportedly been seen. Footsteps have also been heard in unoccupied areas of the building.

Variety Theatre – Lorain Ave

A figure in white has been seen on the first floor by the old water fountain. A man with red eyes has been seen in the upper balcony. Noises have been heard on stage, as if workers are present. The stage sounds are rumored to be the ghost of a man who fell off a   |Read More

Lilburn Mansion

Lilburn Mansion in Ellicott City has been called one of the most haunted locations in Maryland. Visitors report instant creepy feelings just looking at the place.

Judge’s Bench – Main Street

Historic pub on Main Street in Ellicott City’s historic district, where the third floor is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Mary, who reportedly hung herself there. Staff and visitors have reported unexplained sounds, flushing toilets, and stomping footsteps attributed to her presence.

Hood College – Shriner Hall

A student was reportedly attacked and stabbed while doing laundry in the basement of Shriner Hall. Despite her injuries, she managed to drag herself up the stairs before dying near the door of her dorm room. Some versions of the story say she scratched at the door for help; others say she called her mother   |Read More

Hood College – Brodbeck Hall

Brodbeck Hall is the oldest building on campus, built in 1868 on the site of a former German biergarten. Late at night, laughter, music, and the sound of boots scraping across the floor have been heard coming from empty rooms. Strange orbs of light have been spotted floating near the stage, and misty figures have   |Read More

Kimwell Nursing Home

An old man dressed in a black suit and black top hat has been seen by most of the elderly living there. Lights in the basement have been known to go on and off by themselves. Also, a young blond-haired nurse has been seen by the residents — she is known to make them feel   |Read More

Indian River State College – McAlpin Fine Arts Center

There have been sightings of a tall male figure in the theatre. This figure appears pale blue and has been seen in the broom closet on the left side of the stage. He has also been seen in the light and sound room. Sometimes the figure dances and waves, but mostly just watches people silently.   |Read More

State University of New York – Plattsburgh – Macdonough Hall

Macdonough Hall is one of the oldest residence halls at SUNY Plattsburgh and is widely considered the most haunted building on campus. Many students and faculty have reported seeing apparitions and hearing strange noises. A popular legend claims the basement was once a morgue for the old Plattsburgh Hospital, though the building has served solely   |Read More

Plattsburgh Air Force Base (Now – Plattsburgh International Airport)

Reports of cold spots and strange strobe-type light, apparitions of children, and a window that will not be covered. The base also has a haunted sound throughout certain unpredictable times of horses and soldiers marching — the noise is very loud and overwhelming. Alarms going off on their own, typewriters clicking on their own, sounds   |Read More

Old Lanier Lodge (Demolished)

The old Lanier Lodge Hotel just outside downtown Cumming closed a few years back and nobody is exactly sure why. Neighbors of the complex say that they hear and see things at a constant. It is believed by many that someone was murdered in the west building on the second floor balcony hallway but wasn’t   |Read More

Warm Springs Fish Hatchery

Reports of an elderly Native American couple roaming the grounds. The main building was haunted by a ghost (woman) who called the employees by name and changed the radio station. Four houses there had their own encounters with ghosts. The shower came on at all times day or night in one house. One of the   |Read More

Plattsburgh High School

It was said that a boy named David was killed on the front lawn of Plattsburgh High. And till this day he walks around during school and bumps into freshman and wanders the yard at night.

Arctic Circle Hot Springs Resort

Many people claim to see the ghost of a woman. Things fly off the walls, footsteps can be heard, and more. The ghost likes to roam on the third floor, where the library is.

Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site

In the center of town, this old building was built prior to the Civil War and used to be the town courthouse and jail. A tall figure in a hooded robe has been seen in the windows and on the balcony after hours. There is knocking from through the walls, and clanking noises from the   |Read More

Great Hill Road

A few years back, a man was killed on his motorcycle while going around a sharp turn down Great Hill Road. It’s been reported that a man was driving down this road headed for this specific turn, and he saw the ghost of the motorcyclist on his motorcycle — only to see the cyclist raise   |Read More

Tusculum University – Virginia Hall

Virginia Hall was originally built as an all-female dormitory. It is now mostly offices and classrooms. According to local legend, the head mother’s room was in the attic, and a fire killed her when she couldn’t escape. The girls reportedly could hear her screaming. Classes were held on the 3rd floor. The 4th floor is   |Read More

Swan Pond Cemetery

This church is supposed to be haunted by the preacher who hung himself about 17 years ago. It is said if you drive around the church at midnight, you can see him hanging in the bell tower. Reports also mention paranormal activity around the surrounding cemetery.

Church

Late one night, it is said a guy killed a little boy and hid him in the church. At midnight, you can see where he hid the kid in the front of the church. At the very top, there is a window, and if you climb to the top of the church and look in   |Read More

Telfair Hospital for Females

Mary Telfair is said to also haunt this former ladies hospital. It is told that she roams the halls in a brown dress.

Pirates’ House

The story is that this restaurant is haunted by Captain Redbeard (Captain Flint) and was built back in the 1700s. It was originally a pub for sailors, and Captain Flint would go there with his sailors and take women through a secret passage that lead out to the docks and onto his ship. They have   |Read More

Fourth Avenue Theatre (Demolished)

A historic theater on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage. Reports of a mysterious lady seen reflected in tall double mirrors between the men’s and women’s restrooms. The apparition has been spotted for decades by patrons and staff.

Birchwood Saloon

Original Lore: A young man was reportedly shoveling snow from the roof of an adjacent building when his shovel contacted a power line, electrocuting him. Bartenders and patrons have since reported paranormal activity, including disembodied voices, a jukebox playing spontaneously, moving items, and apparitions. Many believe the spirit of the deceased man, often called “Jack,”   |Read More

Six Flags Magic Mountain – Twisted Colossus (Formerly – Colossus)

This legend started when the ride was simply named “Colossus”. There’s supposedly a child in a striped shirt who occasionally can be seen at night running through the supports underneath Colossus. That, and sometimes at night the lift chain can be heard running and the clanking of the anti-rollbacks, despite the ride being shut down   |Read More

Phillips University – Clay Hall

This haunted dormitory was condemned by the state in the mid-to-late 1980s. Voices have been heard here along with piano playing. Recordings of ghostly women singing have also occurred.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University – Schear Hall

Shear Hall is a dormitory (football dorms) and there is a ghost on the 3rd floor. It is completely locked up, so no one is able to get up there unless you have a key. It is said that a young student went crazy and shot several people then turned and shot himself. Today people   |Read More

Salvation Army Turlock Corps Community Center

People have reported hearing footsteps, walking sounds around the upstairs area, seeing shadows moving around, and talking. The history behind the place is that a lawyer was murdered on the second story of the building back in the 1930s.

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