9 Spine-Tingling Hauntings Said To Be True In New Hampshire
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Michelle
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This time of year is the best for those who love creepy tales, woesome history and good ol’ fashioned ghost stories. Good thing the Granite State has plenty of them! From town halls to former homes to one of the largest universities in New England, the most haunted places in New Hampshire exist right under our noses. Here are some of their stories.
This abandoned building was once known as "The New Hampshire Asylum for the Insane." It suffered reports of neglect of patients and was ultimately shuddered. Today, people visiting say they've encountered unexplained cold spots and screams coming from no one. Others have seen objects fall of shelves and seen the elevators miraculously spring to life. This is not a place you'd want to be after dark, we're guessing.
The Chase House is one of the eeriest places on this list. Formerly used as a home for orphaned children it's said to be full of the ghostly voices of children. However, the most spooky tale from the house is that of a young girl who hung herself in her bedroom. People report hearing screams from one particular room of the house, as well as seeing her ghostly figure roaming the home.
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The Alton Town Hall is one of the older buildings in town. With that kind of history, it's no wonder that people report hearing doors slam, heavy footsteps, mysteriously moving furniture and voices...all when nobody is around.
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Built in 1837, the Amos J. Blake House has been featured on a number of television shows that deal with ghostly activity. Experts say there are at least 11 ghosts living here as well as the spirit of one cat. For a house this size, that feels like a pretty large ratio of spirits to humans at any given time. Those who work here have reported feeling as though they're not alone (when no other humans are nearby) and hearing non-human voices and other sounds.
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Built in 1900 by wealthy tycoon, Joseph Stickney, this is one of the most impressive hotels in all of the state. Stickney died just a year after the hotel was completed and his wife soon re-married a European prince. The hotel is said to be haunted by her ghost who often gets dressed for dinner in the dining room! Employees have reported lights being turned on and off, as well as hearing voices. Her room is said to be the most haunted as it still includes her original four-poster bed!
The story of Ocean-Born Mary is one that many New Englanders are familiar with. Born at sea, Mary was living with her husband when she found him murdered in their home. Rather than call anyone, she simply buried him in the kitchen hearth. Today, she appears in the home with bright red hair. Some have seen her looking out the windows upstairs, while others have said she appears at the top of the staircase visible upon first entering the house. She appears to be guarding her home.
While you can no longer explore the ruins of this castle, the eerie feel of it emanates from just outside. People have said that the clocks inside once began working after long since being out of service. Others have told stories of lights turning on and off. More prevalent are stories of people simply feeling uneasy while being near the home. It's said that the spirit living here is not friendly and would prefer to be left alone.
(Note: Kimball Castle is located on private property and is not open to the public. Please respect the owner’s privacy.)
(Note: Kimball Castle is located on private property and is not open to the public. Please respect the owner’s privacy.)
There are 9 island that make up this network and nearly all of them are said to be haunted. Boon Island is reportedly home to a woman who wanders around looking for people. There have also been reports of the ghost ship, The Isodore, which shipwrecked in the area in 1843.
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The Pine Hill Cemetery in Hollis is said to be the most haunted cemetery in the state. Home to members of the Blood family, it's often referred to as "Blood Cemetery." While some believe the family was murdered, there's still no proof of that. There is, however, reason to believe that Abel Blood is still guarding the area. Folks have reported seeing orbs in photographs, hearing voices, seeing running figures and generally just feeling unsettled. You can learn more about the haunted cemetery here
For more creepy places to visit in New Hampshire, check out these 10 abandoned spots located throughout the state. Have you been to any of them?
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