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
Whaley House in San Diego, California basically takes you back in time. Prior to being labeled as arguably the most haunted dwelling in America, there was a courthouse and gallows situated on the land. Later on, the courtroom remained, but a 2-story home was built around it. Thomas Whaley owned the property and certainly made many
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Illinois‘s paranormal history ties to a history of deeply tragic events, with both Alton and Chicago standing out. Some locations with most reported paranormal activity include Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, Congress Plaza Hotel, Milton Schoolhouse, McPike Mansion, Mineral Springs Hotel, and First Unitarian Church. The small town’s haunted status has been fueled by events like the
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Stonehenge sits roughly an hour southwest of London, England, but it could otherwise be galaxies away. The enormous circular monument actually covers several corpses, making the site extremely sacred and protected. Still, nobody has confirmed the true meaning of the larger-than-life stones. However, what can be agreed on is that the site does experience its fair
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Atchison, Kansas is a lesser-known part of small-town middle America but packs a huge punch, in terms of paranormal history and activity. Its primary location is the infamous Sallie House. Other reportedly haunted locations include McInteer Villa, which is open for overnight stays for ghosthunters; as well as Cray Historical Home; RavenHearse Manor; Maple House
