15 Creepy Places In Maryland That May Also Be Haunted
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Jamie Alvarenga
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We’ve all heard ghost stories at one time or another. The murderous man with a hook for a hand, creepy castles where once you enter, you’ll never come out alive, or tales of ghosts who float above you while you sleep. What you may not know is that there are several legends and old haunted buildings with their very own haunted histories right here in Maryland. Here are 15 potentially haunted places in Maryland… that will likely keep you awake at night.
Jonathan Hager House Museum, 110 Key St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
This haunted house in Maryland was built in 1739 and is said to be haunted by two families. Dare to take a tour of this historic home and hear children's voices, phantom footsteps, and witness objects move on their own.
Jericho Covered Bridge, 12228 Jericho Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087, USA
Sure, Jericho Covered Bridge seems beautiful and peaceful during the day. Wander through it at night and you may see ghostly bodies hanging from the rafters. Some believe the bodies are those of local teens who hung themselves decades ago. Others think that the bridge was used for lynching slaves, whose apparitions are forever cursed to remain dangling in horror.
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Antietam National Battlefield, 302 E Main St, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, USA
Antietam Battlefield was where the bloodiest Civil War battle took place. Just over 23,000 men were wounded, missing, or killed. Therefore, it's no surprise that reports of ghoulish soldiers and the faint smell of gunpowder have been reported here.
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Fletchertown Road, Fletchertown Rd, Bowie, MD 20720, USA
An urban legend tells the tale of a mad scientist who turned himself into an evil half-man, half-goat at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. Some say he murdered the townsfolk with an ax and, overcome with the thirst of blood, ate their remains. It sounds silly but something about this artist's interpretation of the goat man is so, so creepy.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum, 3725 Dr Samuel Mudd Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601, USA
What is now known as the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House was once the place where John Wilkes Booth hid out after assassinating President Lincoln. The bed in which Booth stayed in for those three days is still in the museum and sometimes upon walking into the room, a human-shaped indentation can be seen on the blankets.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Fort McHenry was used as a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, and as a hospital for wounded soldiers during World War I. Visitors often report feelings of being watched and shadowy figures roaming the halls.
Spook Hill, MD 21120, USA
There is a hill in Burkittsville known to defy gravity. Park your car, put it in neutral, and be shocked as your vehicle coasts uphill! Are you brave enough to check out Spook Hill.
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Maryland State House, 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
One of the more well known haunted attractions in Maryland, the Maryland State House is said to be filled with spirits. Several locals have reported seeing a ghastly revolutionary soldier on the grounds, as well as the ghost of a man who fell from the top of the building trying to make repairs.
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Built in the 1700s, there is a tale here of a ghostly lady in blue who has been spotted by customers and employees. Currently, the hotel is closed, but the Union Tavern is still open for your entertainment.
Point Lookout Lighthouse, 10350 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, MD 20687, USA
What used to be a hospital for wounded Union soldiers then became a prison for the Confederates. Now, Point Lookout Lighthouse is known for its spooky happenings including apparition sightings, sudden temperature drops throughout the rooms, and various voices captured via recordings.
Glenn Dale Hospital, Electric Ave, Glenn Dale, MD 21332, USA
Glenn Dale Hospital used to be a treatment center for people with tuberculosis. Stories say that the patients were experimented on and some even tortured. The hospital was eventually shut down in 1984 due to asbestos. People who have been able to sneak into the facility claim the insane ghosts of abestos-ridden patients still reside within the walls.
Hampton House, 624 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
This mansion was once home to the wealthly Ridgely family and their large staff of indentured servants. Visitors have seen paranormal activity, including the ghosts of the original owners.
Lake Linganore, Linganore-Bartonsville, MD 21774, USA
Large orbs and unexplained sounds often make this beautiful lake a creepy place to visit, especially as the evening approaches.
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Clara Barton National Historic Site, 5801 Oxford Rd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, USA
It's said that the ghost of famous war nurse, Clara Barton, haunts this house. Some have seen her see-through figure wearing a dark green dress.
9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA
This was once a temporary home for children whose parents could not care for them. It's said that the sound of children playing can be heard outside and even visions of faces in the windows haunt this historic building.
Discover more creepy places in Maryland by watching this YouTube video by The Local Observer.
Have you been to any of these places or experienced paranormal activity? What scary places in Maryland did we leave out? Share your thoughts or stories below! And for a super chilling ghost story, you can’t beat this terrifying Maryland tale. Also, for a spooky adventure, here are some of the best ghost tours in Maryland that we recommend.
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Creepy Places In Maryland
If you’re obsessed with paranormal adventures, and searching for more haunted attractions. Then you must check out these 5 more spots that we consider to be the most haunted places in Maryland:
- Reynolds Tavern, Annapolis
- Crybaby Bridge, Millington
- The Horse You Came In On Saloon, Baltimore
- Glenn Dale Tuberculosis Hospital and Sanatorium, Glenn Dale
- Historic Admiral Fell Inn, Baltimore
Learn more by reading our previous article about the most haunted places in Maryland.
What are the most popular ghost stories in Maryland?
Many Marylanders know the legend of The Goatman or have been spooked by tales of Crybaby Bridge, but there are many popular ghost stories in Maryland:
- The Blue Dog of Port Tabacco was first reported in the Port Tabacco Times back in 1897. Legend says a soldier and his dog were killed while returning from a tavern. Taking the soldier's gold, the murderer buried it under a nearby holly tree. When he returned to claim the treasure, he was confronted by the ghost of Blue Dog and soon suffered a fatal illness. They say Blue Dog’s ghost watches over the treasure to this day.
- Ellicott City’s unusual haunting takes place along a harrowing two-lane road. The Demon Truck of Seven Hills Road is said to appear at midnight on the seventh hill, running drivers off the road.
- Maryland is rich in witchcraft lore, like The Legend of Moll Dyer, depicting the murder of a suspected witch. After the residents of St. Mary's County burned her home, Moll disappeared in the forest and was later found dead, one hand frozen to a rock. The story says that rock still bears the mark of her hand.
Are there any ghost towns in Maryland?
Nothing sends chills down your spine faster than discovering a ghost town, and there are a few ghost towns in Maryland:
- Harmony Grove was once a mill town until the construction of US 15 demolished its old buildings in the 1960’s. Today all that remains are eerie train tracks, the old mill foundation, crumbling houses and a haunted B&B.
- Before the 1950’s, Somerset County’s town of Marion was the strawberry capital of the world. When the strawberry industry plummeted, trains no longer stopped at Marion’s station. Remnants of the old train station and a few decaying buildings are all that occupy the town center.
- Coming across a ghost town with an abandoned cemetery is a horrifying bonus. In the Southwest corner of our state, the isolated town of Kempton boasts just that.
Can I go ghost hunting in Maryland?
Our wealth of history makes a great stage for seeking out spirits and tour guides across Maryland lead ghost hunters on bone-chilling adventures. Check out:
- Baltimore Ghost Tours, which offers a variety of excursions for the brave specter seekers.
- Chesapeake Ghost Tours, which takes you through the most haunted places in several eastern shore towns.
- If you’re looking for a more casual paranormal experience, pair your ghost hunting with a few pints during a haunted pub crawl. Annapolis Tours & Crawls introduces visitors to the most ghoulish bars in town.