10 Most Haunted Places in America

Whether you believe it or not, there are towns in America that are full of eerie stories that were passed down for generations. We have compiled together with the US spookiest places from its haunted fortresses up to the grisly stories of deaths and sufferings.

1. Villisca Axe Murder House

On June 10, 1912, a terrible crime scene occurred at the house at 508 E Second Street. The horrible slaughter of Josiah B. Moore, his children, and wife, as well as two other young girls who stayed as their overnight guests, stunned the tiny hamlet of Villisca, Iowa, and the perpetrator was not discovered.

Residents of the house have reported seeing an adult male with an ax, wailing children, and inexplicable paranormal activity over the years. In 1994, this house was restored to its former state, which included no electricity or indoor plumbing. These variations accentuate the cold mood during the lamplight tour, which takes place from March to November, and there is also an overnight experience accessible for parties by reservation.

2. Moundsville Penitentiary

This place in West Virginia known as Moundsville Penitentiary, which is the most brutal among America's correctional facilities, accommodates approximately a thousand convicts at the period of its operation over 100 years. The prisoners had spent their lives in overcrowding, which had sparked riots. Countless people were electrocuted or hanged, and in other cases, they were assassinated by their fellow inmates. This jail was closed in 1995, yet some claim that tortured spirits linger behind bars and in the depths of this prison, which can be heard or seen during a tour.

3. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Previously, this location was known as the Weston State Hospital. Thousands of mentally ill inmates were confined at the institution in 1864. Hundreds of patients perished there until it closed in 1994. The spirits alleged to inhabit this location date back to the Civil War, when it was established as a military station. A 2-hour and an 8-hour paranormal tour are available at the asylum's four key hot spots, with the latter being a more rigorous overnight paranormal quest with an expert ghost hunter.

4. Sammie Dean

This location in Arizona, known as Jerome, was formerly a copper-mining town with a reputation for ghostly activity dating back to the Wild West. In comparison to its glory years, when it had 15,000 residents, it now only has 400 occupants. Since the time of gunfights and mining accidents, it is claimed that there are numerous ghostly residents. Sammie Dean, a prostitute who was strangled by her customer in the old crib neighborhood, is one of the most talked-about spirits. Sammie's spirit wanders the alley, looking for her assailant, who has yet to be located.

5. Moon River Brewery

In 1999, Moon River Brewery debuted their beloved beers to Savannah. However, in 1821, this structure was one of the oldest. It was originally known as City Hotel, an expensive hotel with a brutal past during the country's Civil War. During fierce confrontations, men were slain in this hotel, including a Yankee who was beaten to death by some locals in 1860. Bottles have been spotted flying through the air, and people have been touched, pushed, and slapped by an unknown force, according to some customers. Toby, a local ghost, is lurking in the billiards area, looking for an impending bar brawl.

6. Cuban Club

The Cuban Club, also known as Circulo Cubano de Tampa, is located in Tampa's Ybor City area. During 1917, it was a popular hangout for Cuban immigrants, who loved the outdoor bandshell, dance floor, ballroom, and stage in its cantina. This compound is currently preserved by the National Historic Register. It also holds special events and performances, as well as being the site for numerous ghost stories about spirits riding in elevators and performing at the piano.

7. Sultan’s Palace

In the 1800s, this typical French quarter house with a large courtyard and wrought-iron balcony became a horror house. With many wives, children, and a harem of girls and young and males who were held against their will, the Sultan was living a luxurious, filthy existence. The Sultan's perplexing habits of partying, torturing, and opium were a source of complaint among the Sultan's neighbors. The Sultan's death, however, was the most mysterious, as he was buried alive in the courtyard after his harem and family were massacred by an unidentified person.

Strange noises, a strong smell of incense wafting through the house, loud music, and unwanted advances on prior female tenants are all thought to be the Sultan's method of groping female visitors.

8. Fort Mifflin

Fort Mifflin, which was erected in 1917, is the country's sole intact Revolutionary War battlefield. On its site on the Delaware River, about 14 structures have been reconstructed, and it is reputed to hold numerous spirits from the past. One of the ghosts that haunts this location is a lady whose cries are so loud that the Philadelphia Police Department is called to investigate, only to discover that no one is inside. More characters appear in their ghost stories, including a tour guide dressed in revolutionary clothing, a large number of dogs and children, and a faceless guy who wanders the grounds of Fort Mifflin.

9. Calcasieu Courthouse

When Toni Jo Henry murdered a guy in Lake Charles in the 1940s, she became the talk of the town. Toni's true love from the Texas prison enchanted a man driving his pick-up truck to give her a ride as she and her friends were strolling on the highway to meet him.

The jury took three tries to condemn Toni, who charmed the jail staff, the courtroom, and divided the town over her suspected guilt. She was the first female to die in an electric chair in this state, in 1942. She was known as the Tiger girl. Workers believe they can feel her presence, smell her flaming hair, and hear her screams in the courthouse today. Many of them claim she tinkers with the office equipment, locks the door, and disrupts their daily work at the courts.

10. Eastern State Penitentiary

This location in Philadelphia appears to be the creepiest of them. The Eastern State Penitentiary is the first of its kind, with a massive footprint and a sizable budget. It had remarkable strong laws that advocated punishment and isolation while conducting Quacker beliefs. Each time a prisoner ventured outside their cell, prison guards were present to protect them. The skylight was the only source of light for them, and it was said to bring the captives "God's light." This area is still haunted by tortured spirits, notably ”Slick Willie” Sutton.

You should read: