The Story Behind Maryland's Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares

In 1825, the federal government decided that a lighthouse should be built at Point Lookout to help guide ships and mark the beginning of the Potomac River. Point Lookout Lighthouse was first lit on September 20, 1830. During the Civil War, the grounds were used as a hospital for the Union wounded. Shortly thereafter, Confederate prisoners began being held at the location which soon expanded into a vast prison camp. Eventually holding 20,000 prisoners, about 3,000 died due to limited food and harsh conditions.

Throughout the years the lighthouse has since been used as a duplex, was purchased by the U.S. Navy, but is now owned by the state of Maryland and is a part of the scenic Point Lookout State Park.

Because of the thousands of deaths on the grounds, people believe this location is haunted, especially the lighthouse. Here are some of the spooky stories told about Point Lookout Lighthouse. These eerie tales about Maryland’s most haunted house just may give you the chills.

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You don't have to be IN the lighthouse itself to experience paranormal happenings. People standing outside the fence have reported hearing faint voices and the sounds of horse hooves.

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Translucent shapes sometimes move about the lighthouse, crossing from one room to the next.

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A man has been spotted sitting on the lighthouse porch. When witnesses try to interact with him, he turns around and vanishes into the wall.

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A ghostly boy around the age of eight has interacted with lighthouse guests. Some swear he's real until he suddenly disappears from the house.

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A figure of a man wearing a white shirt and suspenders has been spotted walking up and down the road. He keeps a blank stare on his face as he moves forward and vanishes into the night.

If you’re interested in learning more about Point Lookout Lighthouse, visit the website here.

Have you visited Maryland’s most haunted house? Did you experience weird and unusual happenings while there? Sometimes it’s the unexplainable that is the most fascinating.