High up in the hills above Portland, Oregon rests one of the most haunted homes in the nation: the Pittock Mansion. This stately house dates back to 1914, when it was owned by Henry and Georgiana Pittock constructed it. As legend has it, the historic residence is believed to be haunted by its former owners to this day. Take a look:

Built in 1914, the Pittock Mansion is one of the finest historic houses in Oregon.
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The owners, Henry and Georgiana Pittock, were pillars of the Portland community.
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After traveling west on the Oregon Trail, Henry went on to own The Oregonian newspaper, transforming it into a successful daily newspaper.
The Pittock Mansion was originally intended to be a summer retirement home for the couple.
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The 16,000-square-foot French Renaissance-style home has 23 rooms, including a library, Turkish smoking room, music room, five large bedrooms, and two sleeping porches.
Sadly, both Henry and Georgiana passed away just five years after construction of their beloved mansion was completed. The Pittock family continued to own and live in the mansion up until the 1950s. Eventually, the cost of upkeep became too much and they sold it to the City of Portland.
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The Pittock Mansion is well-known for its hauntings and supernatural happenings.
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Since it opened to the public in 1965, many visitors have reported hearing and witnessing paranormal activity.
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From floating old ladies, boots walking without legs, portraits moving of their own accord, to windows opening and shutting themselves, there have been plenty of eerie hauntings reported in the mansion over the years.
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It is believed that Henry and Georgiana haunt the mansion because they want to spend their afterlife in this treasured structure. Their presence is strongly felt by many who enter the mansion to this day.
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The Pittock Mansion is open for tours. Admission varies by age, and all of that information can be found via the Pittock Mansion website, linked below. Entrance to the grounds, however, is free.

The Pittock Mansion is located at 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, OR, 97210.

Have you visited this haunted mansion in Oregon before? Did you notice anything out of the ordinary? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

For more haunted places in the Beaver State, check out our previous article: We Checked Out The 10 Most Terrifying Places In Oregon And They’re Horrifying.

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Oregon is one wild place. From creepy underground tunnels to hotels with guests of the paranormal variety, Oregon is full of haunted locales and places. If you love the thrill of seeking out spooky experiences, then this haunted road trip in Oregon is for you. The entire trip takes nearly 13 hours of driving and spans from Battery Russel at the northwest tip of Oregon to the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City -- and back around to Shaniko in central Oregon. With haunted hotels spaced out along the way, it’s perfect for a long weekend adventure!

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Once upon a time, in the mid-1800s, a man named Danford Balch lived in this forest just outside of Portland with his wife, Mary Jane, and their children. He hired a contractor named Mortimer Stump to build his homestead -- a decision that led to a terrible chain of events. Anna Balch, Danford's 15-year-old daughter, fell in love with the architect, and the two announced their intention to marry. Mr. Balch was none too pleased, and warned the couple that he would kill Mortimer if he didn't leave immediately. Mortimer Stump did leave... to elope with Anna. An enraged Danford went looking for Mortimer. When he found his new son-in-law in Portland, he shot him in the head. When arrested, Danford claimed his wife Mary Jane was a witch and had put a spell on him that caused him to commit the crime. Danford was found guilty, and was hanged in 1859. Mary Jane, meanwhile, spent the rest of her life living on the homestead in the Portland woods. It's said that her ghost, as well of the ghosts of her husband, daughter, and doomed son-in-law, all still inhabit -- and haunt -- the property. This is the story of the infamous Witch's Castle in Oregon, and it's truly chilling!

 

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