Ghosts of Mount Misery on Long Island near Huntington, New York

On Long Island, New York there is a place that has earned a reputation for being haunted or cursed since before the area was occupied by Native Americans.  Mount Misery it is called today and it as well as the surrounding area is one of the most haunted places on Long Island.  Read the full story>>

Mount Misery Road near Huntington, New York.  The area is thought to be a paranormal hotspot and is home to many ghosts.

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La Llorona (Weeping Woman) of Southwestern America and Beyond

In the southwestern United States as well as Mexico and South America, there is a legend among Hispanics that tell of La Llorona or the "weeping woman" who haunts the rivers, streams, lakes and oceans. It if a person mistreats their family, La Llorona will pay you a visit, marking you for death and try to drag them to watery grave.  Read the full story>>

La Llorona sobre el Xochimilcoby by ulfsarkmonster at deviantart.com

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The Pukwudgies of New England

Long ago there began tales from the Native American Wampanoag Nation, of small human-like creatures that roamed the forests of New England. These seemingly mythical creatures, have supposedly been seen in areas of New England to this day.  Read the full story>>

Artist's rendition of a Pukwudgie, thought to haunt the forests of New England

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The Hennessy Mansion in Butte, Montana

Just after the turn of the century in the early 1900s, wealthy and prominent businessman Daniel Hennessy built a grand home for his family in northwest Butte, Montana.  Over thirteen thousand square feet, it was a well known landmark in Butte.  It would become even more well known over the years s Daniel Hennessy seems to have never left his beloved home, even in death.  Read the full story>>

The Hennessy Mansion in Butte, Montana is reportedly haunted by it's original owner

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The Devil's Prominade - Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma Border

Dating back to the time when Native Americans made their way westward through the Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma border area in the 1830s, there have been reports of a strange light that has been seen along a stretch of road.  This is a very unique occurrence in that it has been investigated by many, but still remains a mystery to this day.  Read the full story>>

The Devil's Promenade or Hornet Spook Lights

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Phantoms of Goat Castle - Natchez, Mississippi

In the 1890s in Natchez, Mississippi, in the an upper class neighborhood lived a couple named Dick and Octavia.  They became friends with another couple and got along well.  That is, until at one point, things drastically went wrong.  Read the full story>>

The "Goat Castle" of Natchez, Mississippi which is actually the estate named Glenwood

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Erie Board of Trade, A Ghost Ship in Saginaw Bay, Michigan

This story takes us back to 1883 when the three masted schooner, the Erie Board of Trade made it's way to Cleveland to pick up a load of coal. It would be it's last voyage, at least of this world anyway.  Read the full story>>

The schooner Erie Board of Trade went down in Saginaw Bay, Michigan in 1883.  Many believe the ghost ship can be seen in the same area to this day.

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Spirits of Point Lookout Lighthouse - Scotland, Maryland

Built in 1830, Point Lookout Lighthouse guides the water traffic entering into the Potomac River from the Chesapeake Bay.  It has stood the test of time, guarding these waters for over 180 years.  However, over part of the lighthouse's history it has been manned by those of the spirit world.  Some believe it is the most haunted lighthouse in North America.  Read the full story>>

Point Lookout Lighthouse near Scotland, Maryland is thought to be the most haunted lighthouse in North America

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House of Blue Lights - Indianapolis, Indiana (Blue Lights of Skiles Test Park)

For many years there has been a legend in the suburbs of northeastern Indianapolis.  A strange, eccentric man who lived on Fall Creek Boulevard is said to have adornded his home with blue lights, including the glass coffin of his wife whom he entombed in his house.  Many say, the blue lights can still be seen today. Read the full story>>

The home of Skiles Test or the House of Blue Lights when it was still standing.

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Spirits of the Sinyard House - Hawkinsville, Georgia

In the small Georgia town of Hawkinsville, located halfway between Atlanta and Savannah, there is a home that for a while seemed most ordinary.  That is until work some work was done on it and extensive changes were made.  The changes in the house seemed to awaken something... spirits who dwelled within.  Read the full story>>

Spirits from the post Civil War era haunt the Sinyard House in Hawkinsville, Georgia - Image courtesy of Photostock freedigitalphotos.net

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Ghosts of the Lost Dutchman Mine near Apache Junction, Arizona

Just fifty miles east of downtown Phoenix, Arizona, The Superstition Mountains hold a deep mystery that has only grown over time.  The Legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine.  Many have searched for it, none have ever found it, and many have died trying.  And for some who tried and survived, they have lost their minds.  Some say the mountain is guarded by some unseen force. To the Native Americans, it was know as the Thunder God.  Read the full story>>

Weaver's Needle in the Superstition Mountains near Apache Junction, Arizona is the supposed locale of The Lost Dutchman Mine

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Ghost Ship of Harpswell, (The Ship of Death) - Harpswell, Maine

Off the coast of Maine in particular the Harpswell area in Casco Bay, there have been sightings of a phantom ship that has no crew.  It has been pursued and observed in peacetime but no one has ever been able to approach it, mostly because it disappears into thin air.  Read the full story>>

Photo of ship claimed to be the Harpswell Ghost Ship - photo by Cooks Lobster House

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Spirits of Lake Shawnee - near Princeton, West Virginia

Lake Shawnee which is located in the southern tip of the state of West Virginia, was once a thriving place.  First a source of water for local farmers, and then an amusement park later in time.  However, there have been some gruesome events that have taken place on this ground that have made it one of the most haunted places in West Virginia.  Read the full story>>

The abandoned Ferris wheel at the site of a dilapidated amusement park along the shore of Lake Shawnee in West Virginia.  The park is believed to be one of the most haunted places in West Virginia.

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Ghosts of the Copperhill Mines - Polk County Tennessee

In the 1820s, copper was discovered in the remote southeastern corner of Tennessee where it borders Georgia and North Carolina.  The area would become what was known as The Copper Basin.  It was difficult times working deep in the copper mines as well as transporting it out of the mountains to Chattanooga.  Many men died working in this area and as a result, there are lingering spirits in these hills that seem continue to labor on.  Read the full story>>

It is said that phantom wagon trains make their way along what was the Ole Copper Road or Copperhill Road in Polk County, Tennessee

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Knights of Belcourt Castle in Newport, Rhode Island

In 1891, Oliver Belmont hired three hundred craftsmen to build what would later become known as Belcourt Castle.  For the time being, it was Oliver's summer home. It took three years to build and when finished, the castle had over sixty rooms.  Oliver was a collector of Medieval artifacts including suits of armor.  However, over the years on some occasions those suits of armor seem to take on a life of their own.  They appear to be haunted!  Read the full story>>

Belmont Castle in Newport, Rhode Island is said to have a high rate paranormal activity

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Dark Phantoms of Robb Canyon - Reno, Nevada

About 15 miles north of Lake Tahoe, just west of Reno, Nevada the is a small canyon that runs to the north and south called Robb Canyon.  A serene, beautiful valley that was a haven to get away to.  That all changed in the early 70's when someone exploring the canyon made a gruesome discovery.  Read the full story>>

The remains of four murdered transients were discovered in Robb Canyon in Reno, Nevada decades ago and they still are believed to haunt the canyon to this day.  Image courtesy of lobster20 FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Lake Tahoe - North Shore on Dwellable

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Ghost of Hannah Straw - The Old Straw House in Newfield, Maine

In the hills near Newfield, Maine there stands a house that was built back in the late1700s.  However, the house has something in the kitchen that most houses do not have, a grave marker!  Read the full story>>

The Old Straw House in Newfield, Maine which is reportedly haunted by the ghost of Hanna Straw.  (Photo from a real estate listing)

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Headless Horseman of Lakey’s Creek - McLeansboro, Illinois

A legend has grown around a small crossing of Lakey's Creek near what is now the town of McLeansboro, located in the southern part of Illinois.  A legend that is based on a settler who was known as Lakey.  Read the full story>>

The Headless Horseman of Lakey's Creek haunts a bridge near McLeansboro, Illinois

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Blue Girl of Ammon Park - Pocatello, Idaho

In the town of Pocatello, Idaho there is a small park that is very typical looking in every way.  People come and go, walk their dogs, and children play on the playground.  There is one child in particular though that has been seen on the playground that is most unlike the others.  She is a ghost!  Read the full story>>

A little girl in blue has been swinging on the playground at Ammon Park in Pocatello, Idaho.  However, she disappears in the blink of an eye.

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Ghost Bride of Bellamy Bridge - Marianna, Florida

This story takes us to Jackson County Florida, May 1837.  A young couple was married that day.  Samuel Bellamy a prominent farmer and Doctor married his long time sweetheart Elizabeth, with whom he grew up with in North Carolina.  Their wedding was held at a new plantation Samuel had built where they would spend their days as a married couple.  However, those happy days would never happen.  Read the full story>>

The haunted Bellamy Bridge near Marianna, Florida said to be haunted by the ghost of a bride

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Forlon Bride of The Lighthouse Inn - New London, Connecticut

In 1902, steel tycoon Charles Guthrie built a summer home in New London, Connecticut which is halfway between Boston and New York City.  Guthrie hired landscaper Fredrick Olmstead who was the man who laid out the plans for Central Park in New York City, to give the mansion the fabulous gardens that it has today.  The beautiful mansion overlooks Long Island Sound.  However, it would not be a private residence for long and a horrible accident would mark the building forever.  Read the full story>>

The Lighthouse Inn - New London, Connecticut is haunted by the spirit of a bride

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Children of Birch Hill Cemetery - Fairbanks, Alaska (White Lady of Birch Hill)

Overlooking the city of Fairbanks, Alaska is the Birch Hill Cemetery which provides a great view of the town.  However, it is also well known around Fairbanks for another reason.  It is believed to be haunted by the spirits of children.  Read the full story>>

The misty figure in this photo taken by paranormal researcher Jessie Desmond, is a supposed ghost in Birch Hill Cemetery located in Fairbanks, Alaska

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Phantom Cat of Fairport Harbor Lighthouse - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

In the 1870s, the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse in Ohio was manned by Captain Joseph Babcock.  He lived there for in the keeper's quarters for a decade along with his wife Mary and children Hattie and Robbie.  However, tragedy would strike the Babcock family early on.  A family pet would console them during hardship and many say this unlikely soul still haunts the lighthouse to this day.  Read the full story>>

The original Fairport Harbor Lighthouse now the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum in Ohio

Haunted Hole of Choctawhatchee River Bridge - Newton, Alabama

Back in the mid 1860s during the time of the Civil War, a minister named William Sketoe was caught up in a scandal that would unjustly cost him his life.  Ever since that time he has made his presence known as he has come back to haunt those who wronged him in a most unusual way.  Read the full story>>

The original Choctawhatchee River Bridge - Newton, Alabama which is thought to be haunted by the ghost of Bill Sketoe

Ghost of Archibald Gardner at Gardner Village - West Jordan, Utah

Through the mid 1800s, Archibald Gardner was a pioneer who is responsible for building a large part of the infrastructure in two states and a town in Canada where his family immigrated in 1822 to from Kilsyth, Scotland where he was born.  His final days were spent in Utah and some say his spirit still haunts one of his original mills that he constructed in 1848.  Read the full story>>

The original grist mill at West Jordan, Utah