Ghostly Happenings in New Jersey

Unusual Paranormal Activity

Located in Mount Holly, the Burlington County Prison has become a museum. However, throughout the years, with executions and murders, ghostly happenings are part of the everyday. On site, a body was once buried.

Would you walk down to the basement? This and the "death cell" are among the most active spots to encounter paranormal activity. Cold spots are felt, disembodied screams are heard, and there is a feeling of being watched. Construction workers find their tool move around on their own.

Ghostly Spirit in the Tower

The Devil's Tower is situated in Apline. It is found in an affluent neighborhood and was built by plantation owner Manuel Rionda. He built the tower so that his wife would have a panoramic view of New York City. Unfortunately, one day the wife looked down from the tower and saw her husband with another woman. She leapt to her death from the tower.

Afterwards, there were attempts to demolish the tower. However, each time one or more construction workers met their death in a fall-related incidents, the tower remained standing. Now from the tower, come odd noises and screams. Supposedly if you circle the tower 6 times, a ghastly, ghostly apparition will appear.

The Haunting of the Devil's Tree

The Devil's Tree stands in Bernards Township. The stories surrounding this tree are that in the past it was commonly used for lynchings. There is also the story of a man who murdered his family and then hung himself from this tree.

The Devil's Tree is said to be cursed, and locals will tell you that anyone who defaces it or otherwise disrespects it will face some kind of disaster. In other words you certainly don't want to chop this tree down.

What is strange about the tree is that it is like it has a spirit inside of it because it is warm to the touch even in the dead of winter. Even snow that falls on or around it melts instantly.

The Gates of Hell

The Gates of Hell is a place located in Clifton. It is connected with spooky tales. The gates are connected to a network of tunnels and storm drains. It is one of those places that can give you nightmares. A truly creepy place that is known to flood rapidly with foul-smelling water. (pictured above)

Among the scary tales are witnesses who have found animal bones from past sacrifices, strange whispers have been heard coming out of the darkness, and there are hidden rooms. Finally, the portal to Hell is supposedly guarded by a spirit known as Red-Eyed Mike. Rumors of knocking or clunking sounds are attributed to this guardian. Local legends claim that should someone knock on the railroad ties above the entrance three times, they’ll hear a horn-like sound echoing through the tunnels.

The Place to Meet the Jersey Devil

Situated in South Jersey, the Pine Barrens is an enormous stretch of wilderness spanning seven counties. It is a beautiful spot to visit but it is also one of the most haunted places in the state. Here is a real threat of forest fires.

It is also the place known as the stomping ground of the famous Jersey Devil. The legend dates back to the early 1700s, often linked to a woman named Jane Leeds, who was said to have given birth to a cursed child that transformed into the Jersey Devil. The creature is typically described as having a goat-like head, bat-like wings, and a long tail. It is said to inhabit the Pine Barrens and is known for its eerie screams and attacks.

Spooky Happenings

Located in Port Monmouth, the Seabrook-Wilson House, also called the Spy House, is among the oldest surviving buildings in the city. It was built around 1650 as a one-room cabin for Thomas Whitlock and his family. With time it was expanded and during the Revolutionary War the place became a tavern. At this time, it was a favorite among British troops and secretly, the owner of the tavern shared their plans with colonial forces therefore getting the nickname "Spy House".

Among the spooky spirits here is the White Lady. She died in the 18th century, and her ghostly apparition has now been seen wandering the halls.

There is a ghostly dog, supposedly once the pet of a former murdered owner. The dog roams the property and barks as if calling for its master.

The ghostly presence of Captain Morgan, the infamous pirate, used the basement to hide treasures and commit crimes. His ghost threatens visitors and is known to spew profanity at those he encounters.

Ghostly children have been seen and are known to be playful and mischievous.

Revolutionary War soldiers have been seen as ghostly apparitions still frequenting the tavern. While the ghost of the former tavern keeper keeps his eyes on them.

Spooky Road with Ghostly Apparitions

Situated in Warren County, you'll find the Shades of Death Road. It might look like a normal road during the day, but at night things get strange.

Its dark history includes murders, including the hangings of Native Americans, and stagecoach robberies that went very wrong. Drivers report seeing strange lights and the ghostly apparitions of those who met their death here.

Ghostly Shadows

Situated in Trenton, the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital is a haunted, spooky place. It is known to be a place where tortures and other horrific things happened.

Hospital director Dr. Henry Cotton was known to believe mental illness could be cured by removing organs. During his experiments, he used no anesthesia, and many patients died under his care. The ghostly happenings here include the screams of past victims and the manifestation of shadowy figures.