Alcatraz Island has had a long history based around security and isolation. Over a mile offshore in the middle of San Francisco Bay, it opened in 1850 as a military fortress and stockade. The location was perfect because of the cold and choppy water surrounding it and lots of sharks swimming there. In the 1930s, “The […]
Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was built in 1886. Right out of the gate, wealthy people used it as an extravagant limestone resort destination. From there, it became an all-female college, before Norman Baker opened it as a cancer hospital. Unfortunately, he was not a real doctor, and the cancer center was
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a small town in the mid-Atlantic that has seen its fair share of history and tragedy. One of the bloodiest and deadliest Civil War battles took place there. With all this, it’s no wonder that many people widely consider this quaint city to be one of the most haunted locations in America.
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Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky first opened in 1910 to attempt to lessen the tuberculosis outbreak that spread in the early 20th century, but circumstances ended up going in the wrong direction. An enormous facility that saw over 63,000 deaths became more known for harsh treatments and sheer brutality than a place of healing.
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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia originally opened in 1864 as means to heal those with severe mental illness via “civilized” means to criminals. However, that’s not what ended up occurring. Over time, the place became overcrowded, and the staff were severely overwhelmed. This led to a drastic shift that made peaceful operations far
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Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California takes “beyond your wildest imagination” to a whole new level. The story begins with Sarah Pardee Winchester, an heiress from the northeastern United States. Her husband was the original creator of Winchester Firearms. He died after being shot by his own rifle, as did many other unfortunate people.
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St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest permanently settled city in America, which means that its history is ripe with legends of mysterious locations and figures. Originally established by the Spanish, much darkness reigns over the area. Unexplained occurrences and sightings have been reported there, even into the present. Castillo de San Marcos is a fort
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Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado was the brainchild of turn-of-the-century pioneer F.O. Stanley. While living further east, the aging businessman was stricken with tuberculosis. His doctor suggested moving west to the Rocky Mountains because of the cleaner and thinner air. He built an extravagant health club and residence for himself and his wife, Flora. This
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Myrtles Plantation in Saint Francisville, Louisiana feels like a quaint home away from home. Originally built as “Laurel Grove” in 1796 by General David Bradford, the relocated attorney desired to escape the Whiskey Rebellion. Rumored to be constructed on the site of an ancient Tunica Indian cemetery, the land seemed to be cursed right from
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Nashville, Tennessee is mainly famous for its deep roots in country music, but this unique city actually has a rich paranormal history that stems from many traumatic events, including battles and crime, with popular haunted sites including the Union Station Hotel and the Tennessee State Prison. The city’s history of saloons, gambling houses, and outlaws
