We Checked Out The 9 Most Terrifying Places In Maryland And They’re Horrifying

What was once a seminary for young priests now lies in ruins in a section of Patapsco Valley State Park. Locals refer to this spot as Hell House, as the eerie altar is said to be the place of disturbing rituals, including animal sacrifices. Unexplained cold spots can also be felt throughout the grounds.

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Many believe Point Lookout Lighthouse to be the most haunted building in the state. 3,000 men died on the grounds here during its time as a prisoner of war camp. Translucent shapes have been spotted moving through the hallways and a ghostly man sits on the porch, later disappearing into the wall.

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The stories of Point Lookout State Park continue during nightfall. Bring a tent and brave the stay as boot-shaped footprints mysteriously appear in your campsite. Spot phantom soldiers pace up and down the paths before disappearing into the darkness.

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John Wilkes Booth stayed the night at this place shortly after assassinating Abraham Lincoln in 1865. While the homeowner, Dr. Samuel Mudd, claimed to know nothing about the assassination, he was found guilty of conspiracy and spent four years in prison. Today, Dr. Samuel Mudd is said to haunt the house, as phantom footsteps and artificial candles illuminating themselves aren't uncommon. A human-shaped impression can also be spotted on the bed in the same room where John Wilkes Booth stayed the night.

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The bloodiest single-day battle in American history took place at Antietam Battlefield, and Bloody Lane is where a large amount of deaths occurred. Thousands of men died along the road and visitors have reported seeing full-body apparitions, smelling the scent of gunpowder, and hearing ghastly moans.

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This former institution for people with intellectual disabilities has a sad story. While it seemed a great place to receive care and attention, it soon became overcrowded and there weren't enough doctors to go around. Patients became neglected, abused, and several people died at the institution. Today, those brave enough to explore the abandoned campus spot strange shadows darting between rooms and ghostly figures staring out of windows.

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Marylanders know Fort McHenry as the birthplace of the National Anthem. But what many don't know is that paranormal happenings aren't uncommon at this historic spot. Haunting soldiers are said to still guard the edges of the fort, and prisoners of war have been recorded via EVP in the old jail.

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Found on the edge of Western Maryland, this historic tunnel is said to be haunted. Enter the 3,118-foot long tunnel and be sure to bring a flashlight. Folks report shadows moving overhead, which could likely be bats. But what's unexplained, is the unembodied whispers, which could be the spirits of men who formerly worked on the structure.

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This former tuberculosis hospital closed its doors in 1981 due to asbestos. Urban explorers who visit the grounds often report the feeling of being watched. There's an eeriness in the air as if the former residents never really left.

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