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Real Haunts in Maryland- Paranormal MD

Did you know Maryland is home to dozens of REAL Haunted Places? From haunted roadways and buildings where the dearly departed still lurk among us, to burial grounds and sacred places that are haunted by spirits who seemingly want to stay in this world, Maryland has some truly eerie landmarks and historical sites that are hot spots for paranormal activity. Maryland's Real Haunts are home to ghosts and spirits year-round - they're not your average Halloween Haunt. Find out all about Maryland's Haunted History, and learn all about haunted places across the state that are plagued with REAL ghosts, ghouls, apparitions, and things that go bump in the night!
 
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  •   Point Lookout Light Lexington Park, MD
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    This lighthouse dates back to the 1800s and has a rich history of paranormal activity. The lighthouse and its surrounding areas are said to stem from centures of shipwrecks and bodies found washed ashore. The site has been featured on a number of television shows. Read More

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  •   Waterfront Hotel Baltimore, MD
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    This hotel dates back to 1771 and now operates as a restaurant. Witnesses have reported hearing ghostly voices and disembodied footsteps coming from the upstairs floors that are empty. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars

  • St. Paul's Cemetery Chestertown, MD
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    St. Paul’s Cemetery in Chestertown is known to be a bit creepier than most cemeteries. The cemetery dates back to the 1700s and is known to be a hot spot for paranormal activity. Some eerie reports about the location could be due to the bodies buried here after the battle of Caulk’s Field during the War of 1812. There are a bunch of graves belonging to Union and Confederate soldiers.... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries | Real Haunted Places

  •   Wayside Inn Ellicott City, MD
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    This inn is believed to be haunted by a female ghost. Reports include the sounds of disembodied footsteps and doors that open by themselves. Read More

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  •   Whistling Oyster Baltimore, MD
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    This seafood restaurant and bar is believed to be haunted by a ghost who has been heard running up and down a flight of stairs that were removed nearly a century ago. Read More

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  • Maryland Theatre Hagerstown, MD
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    This theater dates back to 1915 and was once a vaudeville and movie house that operated until 1973. In 1974, it was destroyed in a fire and rebuilt. It is believed to be haunted by an early manager, whose daughters claimed to encounter her father's ghost here. Voices and other strange noises and feelings have also been reported here. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Theaters

  •   Fort McHenry Baltimore, MD
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    Fort McHenry is said to be haunted by Lt. Levi Clagett's apparition, which has been seen walking or floating around. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  •   The Horse You Came In On Saloon Baltimore, MD
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    Dating back to 1775, this was the last place Edgar Allan Poe was seen before he died in 1849. His ghost has been spotted wandering down the street to the saloon, and is said to drink cognac that the bartenders leave out for him. Floating orbs of light have also been seen here. Read More

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  •   Admiral Fell Inn Baltimore, MD
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    This inn is a well-known haunted spot in Baltimore and dates back to the 1700s. Reports here include loud ghosts that have been heard on empty floors. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging

  •   Elk Forge Bed and Breakfast Elk Mills, MD
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    This bed and breakfast is housed inside a building that dates back to the 1700s and was once part of a mill where British soldiers would come and demand flour during the Revolutionary War. Stories say the miller put ground glass in the flour, but the soldiers caught him and he was hanged for treason. The miller's apparition has been spotted here, and witnesses have claimed to hear his... Read More

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  • National Museum of Civil War Medicine Frederick, MD
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    At this museum, there are objects known to move on their own or mysteriously disappear, along with some eerie sounds. Some say they've heard the distinct sound of a cat scratching on a sratching post come from the executive director's office. Read More

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  •   Lord Baltimore Hotel Baltimore, MD
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    This hotel dates back to 1928 and is said to be haunted by a little girl's spirit who resides on the 19th floor. A ghostly couple has also been spotted here wearing formal clothing. Read More

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  • Brunswick Heritage Museum Brunswick, MD
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    This building dates back to 1904 and operates as a railroad museum. A woman's apparition has been spotted here wearing a white dress, along with that of a spirit who modifies exhibits and one that messes with the model railway. Read More

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  •   Beall-Dawson House Rockville, MD
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    This home dates back to 1815, was restored and now operates as a museum. Witnesses say it is haunted by an apparition, believed to be original builder Upton Beall, or his wife Jane, or one of their daughters: Jane, Mathilda or Margaret. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Museums

  • Union Hotel Restaurant Port Deposit, MD
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    This restaurant was said to have been a hotel and tavern in the 1700s. It is haunted by a lady in a blue gown, who has been spotted by a number of different people. Read More

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  • Marwood Mansion Potomac, MD
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    This mansion once belonged to the Gore family and some say they've seen the bathroom window open on its own, the toilet flush by itself, and steam come from the bathtub. Strange sounds have also been reported in the basement and an apparition of the family's butler has been spotted on the steps and around the grounds. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses

  •   Barbara Fritchie House Frederick, MD
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    This home now operates as a museum and is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Barbara Fritchie, the heroine of The Ballad of Barbara Fritchie, written by John Greenleaf Whittier in 1864. Haunting reports here include a chair that rocks by itself, a pair of feet that have been seen underneath a quilt that is draped over it. Lights are also known to turn on and off by themselves in the... Read More

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  •   Galway Bay Restaurant Annapolis, MD
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    This pub dates back to the late 19th Century and is believed to be haunted by at least two ghosts. One is the apparition of a servant girl that has spotted in the basement, and the other is heard, not seen. Believed to be a phantom bootlegger, the second spirit was shot dead in the building and he lingers here to this day. Witnesses have reported loud disembodied footsteps, objects that... Read More

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  • The Judges Bench Ellicott City, MD
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    This bar once operated as Berger's Grocery and is known to be haunted by the ghost of daughter Mary Berger. Stories say she hanged herself in 1962 when her parents would not let her go on a date with a boy. Her apparition has been spotted at the bar ever since. Read More

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  •   Town Hall - Williamsport Williamsport, MD
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    One of the ghosts that is said to haunt this town hall building is that of a former employee, "Bus" Seymore, who has been heard typing upstairs. Another is a young girl who sits in the conference room and has a thing for flashlights. Disembodied footsteps have been reported here as well. Read More

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  • Glenn Dale Hospital Glenn Dale, MD
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    This hospital was built in the 1930s and was once a tuberculosis sanatorium that featured 23 different buildings. It closed down in 1981 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. The grounds are rumored to be haunted by The Goat Man of Maryland, a half-man, half-goat like creature. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums

  •   Inn Boonsboro Boonsboro, MD
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    This inn dates back to 1790 and was restored after a fire destroyed the building in 2008. A ghostly cat is rumored to linger here, visiting guest rooms at night. Witnesses have also heard the sound of a bell. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging

  •   Governor Calvert House Annapolis, MD
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    This old-fashioned hotel was once the private residence to the state governor, and is believed to be haunted. A man's apparition has been spotted wearing period clothing, a woman's spirit who is the ghost of someone who committed suicide in the 1940s, and another male spirit known as "Dominic." Read More

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  •   Middleton Tavern Annapolis, MD
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    Housed in a former private residence that dates back to 1740, this tavern is believed to be haunted by a ghost who was nicknamed Roland. He has been spotted in the dining rooms on the first floor and wears Revolutionary War-era clothing, peeking out the window toward the water. When he appears, he also brings the smell of cigar smoke and has been known to knock glasses and plates off... Read More

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  • Clara Barton House Glen Echo, MD
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    The Clara Barton House in Glen Echo is part of the location's National Historic Site. The home was established in 1974 to interpret the life of Clara Barton, an American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian who was the founder of the American Red Cross. Clara herself is known to haunt the location. She has been spotted as a see-through figure that wears a dark green dress. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places

  • Spook Hill Burkittsville, MD
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    This stretch of road is located near the battle site of Antietam and is known for a strange phenomenon. Stories say if you put your car in neutral while at the base of the hill, ghosts of Confederate soldiers will push it back up the incline. Reports of laughter have also been heard coming from the woods. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  • Jericho Covered Bridge Kingsville, MD
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    This bridge was built in 1865 and is rumored to be haunted by ghostly slaves. Some say if you enter the bridge, you'll see their bodies hanging from the rafters. Others say this story isn't true, as the bridge was built after the end of slavery and the Civil War. A ghostly woman has also been spotted walking along the bridge wearing old-fashioned clothing. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  •   Bayly Orem House Cambridge, MD
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    Dating back to 1888, this historic home now serves as apartments. Haunting reports here include flickering lights, objects that move on their own and the sound of ghostly laughter when no one is around. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses

  •   Old Brick Inn - Kemp House Bed and Breakfast St. Michaels, MD
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    This historic bed and breakfast dates back to 1807 and was once owned by a Civil War soldier. It is rumored to be haunted by two gentleman who have been heard arguing in a room downstairs. A blue ball of light is also said to fly through the house and slam doors. Witnesses have also spotted the apparition of Robert E. Lee, who once stayed at the former home for a couple of nights during... Read More

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  • Schifferstadt Frederick, MD
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    This German Colonial house dates back to the 1750s and is believed to be haunted by its original owners, Joseph and Elias Brunner. Witnesses here have reported unexplained voices that speak in the Brunners' native German, and footsteps that have been heard throughout the home. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Museums

  • Poplar Hill Mansion Salisbury, MD
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    This plantation home dates back to 1795 and now operates as a museum. It is believed to be haunted by a number of spirits from long ago. Among the ghosts here are a slave girl who burned to death after her dress caught on fire, a former owner of the property, and a male servant who is known as "Samuel." Read More

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  • Atlantic Hotel Berlin, MD
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    This hotel is rumored to be haunted by a young ghostly girl riding a tricycle. She has been spotted and heard in the halls. Lights are also known to go on and off by themselves here, along with objects that move on their own. Read More

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  • Dead Mans Curve Hagerstown, MD
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    Stories say a doctor was killed here in an accident sometime in the middle of the 19th Century. A headless apparition has been spotted here, believed to be the doctor. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  •   Fletchertown Road Bowie, MD
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    Stories surrounding this road involve The Goat Man, an urban legend about a creature who escaped from the Department of Agriculture Research Center nearby. The being was said to have been a product of a human-animal breeding experiment, and once it escaped, it murdered and ate victims in the 1950s and 60s. Some have reported seeing the creature in the woods nearby, and said it had red... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Roads & Highways

  • USS Constellation Baltimore, MD
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    Built in 1797, this ship is said to be haunted by a number of ghosts. The spirits include that of Neil Harvey, who was executed when he left his assigned station at his gun in fear during a 1799 battle with the French, Captain Thomas Truxtun, who has been seen wearing old-fashioned Navy uniform, Carl Hansen, the ship's watchman until 1965, an 11-year-old surgeon’s assistant who was... Read More

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  •   Cator House Cambridge, MD
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    This restaurant is believed to be haunted by the ghost of its original owner, Emily Cator. She originally built the place as an inn, and staff have reported both hearing and feeling the presence of Emily's ghost. Read More

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  • DeCoursey Bridge/Greenbriar Swamp - Legend of Big Lizz Cambridge, MD
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    The Decoursey Bridge was constructed over the Greenbriar Swamp, which is where "Big Lizz" went with her master to help bury money. Once she helped him bury the money, he decapitated her and left her alone, never to be found. Her spirit is said to haunt the bridge, holding her head in one hand and calling out to onlookers to follow her to the spot where her master's money is buried.... Read More

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  • National Emergency Training Center - St. Joseph's College Emmitsburg, MD
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    This location was once a Catholic girls' school that dated back to 1809, then St. Joseph's College until 1973, and now a training center. The ghosts of Civil War nurses have been spotted here carrying buckets of amputated human limbs and witnesses have heard the sounds of soldiers screaming in pain. The apparition of college founder Mother Seton has also been seen here. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Colleges

  •   Baltimore County Almshouse Cockeysville, MD
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    The Baltimore County Almshouse in once operated as a temporary home for children whose parents could not care for them. It is now home to the Historical Society of Baltimore County and is said to be haunted by the sounds of children playing. Visions of children's faces have also been spotted in the windows of the historic building. Read More

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  •   U.S. Naval Institute Annapolis, MD
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    This U.S. Naval Institute was once a home for the poor and mentally unstable, then a Civil War hospital. A former patient, a soldier named Jimmy Sutton who died here in 1907, is believed to haunt the place. Stories say he was shot during an argument over a woman. Other apparitions have also been spotted here, and haunting reports include cold spots, doorknobs that turn on their own,... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Army Posts / Battle Grounds

  • Witch's Grave - Truxton Park Annapolis, MD
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    Stories say the Witch's Grave can be found at Truxton Park, in the woods past the third baseball field, near a slanted tree. Stories say the witch was buried here in the 1800s but escaped from her grave, never to be seen again. On Halloween night, the bodies of her victims are rumored to hang from the trees. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  •   Adkin's Hardware Store Berlin, MD
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    Dating back to the early 1900s, this old-fashioned hardware store is rumored to be haunted by a former owner, who has been heard moving through the aisles after hours. The building also has a clock inside that stopped and never started again when its owner died and a shadowy apparition. Read More

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  • Reynolds Tavern Annapolis, MD
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    This tavern is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Reynolds, who inherited the building after her husband William died in 1777. Witnesses have reported objects that move on their own, a ghostly woman's voice singing Christmas carols and her ghost has also reportedly broke a dish during a ghost investigation. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars

  •   Kent Manor Inn Stevensville, MD
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    This inn is believed to be haunted by a former resident, Alexander Thompson. His ghost is known to linger the building after he hanged himself in room #210 of the hotel. Haunting reports here include disembodied footsteps and voices, doors that open and close on their own, and the phantom smell of cigar smoke. There have also been eerie lights reported in the corridors of the inn. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging

  • Miller's Church Hagerstown, MD
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    This church dates back to the 1930s and stories say it was taken over by devil worshippers, and that practitioners would sacrifice young girls here. The church suddenly burned down, but there are ghost stories surrounding the area to this day. Some have reported having car trouble here for no reason, and one story says a boy went to get help after his car broke down, and came back to... Read More

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  • Hampton House Towson, MD
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    This mansion dates back to the 1700s and now operates as a museum. Rumors say there are a number of ghosts haunting the place, including that of Priscilla Ridgely of the original owners' family. Her apparition has been spotted throughout the house, along with the ghost of Cygnet Swann, a resident from the 1800s who was the daughter of Governor Swann and died under mysterious... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Museums

  • The Maryland Inn Annapolis, MD
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    Dating back to the 1770s, this hotel is the oldest continuously operated hotel in the United States. Both staff and visitors of the hotel have reported paranormal activity, including disembodied footsteps, ghostly voices, scents of perfume, cold spots, and a number of apparitions. One is that of a woman wearing a black dress who fell to her death here down a flight of stairs, another is... Read More

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  •   Cry Baby Bridge Millington, MD
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    The story surrounding this bridge involves a teenager mother who gave birth to deformed baby. She threw the baby off the bridge and his ghost is said to linger here, and is quite strong, too! He has been known to knock down trees with his crying fits. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses

  •   Coffin Rock Burkittsville, MD
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    If you have watched The Blair Witch Project, you have heard of Coffin Rock. Located in Burkittsville, the large flat rock is located near a creek in the middle of the woods. Stories say it is where a Maryland search party went missing in 1886 while looking for Robin Weaver, an 8-year-old who also went missing. Weaver returned, however, the search party did not. When a second search... Read More

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  •   Cockey's Tavern Westminster, MD
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    This tavern dates back to the 1830's and is rumored to be haunted by a soldier who has been heard marching up the stairs to the second floor, and is also known to slam doors. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars

  •   The Wharf Rat Baltimore, MD
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    This tavern dates back to the 18th Century and is rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a distressed local man. Read More

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  •   Mt. Ida Ellicott City, MD
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    This 1800s mansion is believed to be haunted by the ghostly daughter of Judge John Snowden who purchased the home in the 1850s. His daughter, "Miss Ida" Tyson, was the last of the family to reside here and many believe her spirit lingers to watch over the home. While alive, Miss Ida kept a ring of keys on her at all times, and witnesses say they've heard them jingling as her ghost... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses

  • USCGC Taney Baltimore, MD
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    This U.S. Coast Guard Ship is the only surviving combat ship from Pearl Harbor. It was attacked by kamikaze pilots 119 times during World War II and is believed to be haunted by former crewman. Haunting reports here include apparitions, footsteps, voices, including through the ship's PA system, which is no longer in operation. The site has also been investigated by TV's Ghost Hunters... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Museums

  •   Club Charles Baltimore, MD
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    This urban bar is haunted by a ghost known as "Frenchie," who resided in an apartment above the club. Witnesses have spotted him dressed in waiters uniform, but when approached, he disappears. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars

  •   Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Church Creek, MD
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    This wildlife refuge is made up of 27,000 acres of forest, tidal marshes and ponds that are believed to be haunted by a demon mule. Stories say the beast was known to attack fishermen and loggers long ago, so the locals hunted it and chased it to its death in quicksand. The mule's spirit is said to linger here. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  •   Maryland State House Annapoli, MD
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    The Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating bak to 1772. It houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. It is also known to house some spirits as well! There have been several reports of a ghastly revolutionary soldier that has been spotted on the grounds, as well as the... Read More

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  •   Improved Order of Heptasophs - Baltimore Theatre Project Baltimore, MD
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    This home dates back to the 1880s and was built by the Improved Order of Heptasophs (Greek for "seven wise men"). The building was later used as a dance hall. The ghost who haunts the place is believed to be from that time period, and has been seen wearing a suit and playing the piano. Read More

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  •   Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, MD
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    This tavern dates back to the 1830s and has a haunting story surrounding a ghost named Amy. She had been a prostitute to the guests of the tavern, and died on the job. In the downstairs bar, there is a bedpost on display that is said to be hers. Her apparition has been spotted and even photographed. An elderly woman's apparition has also been seen here and objects in the bar area are... Read More

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  •   Landon House Frederick, MD
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    This historic home dates back to about 1849 and is also known as the Stancioff House. It was said to have once been used as a makeshift hospital during the Civil War after a deadly battle took place nearby. Reports here include phantom screams, cries and prayers, or sounds of soldiers begging for help. The basement of the home is where slaves were once kept and abused, and those who go... Read More

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  •   Paca House and Garden Annapolis, MD
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    This preserved historic museum site is believed to be haunted by a man's apparition who has been spotted wearing colonial clothing and looking out the windows on the upstairs floor.. Some believe the ghost is that of William Paca himself, a former Maryland governor and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Read More

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  •   Surratt House Museum Clinton, MD
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    This location now operates as a museum but dates back to the 18th Century and was once an inn and tavern that was owned by Mary Surratt. Her son John sometimes met with friends there, one of whom was John Wilkes Booth. These meetings were said to be when the plot for the assassination of President Lincoln evolved. The guns used were hidden under the floorboards and Mary was accused of... Read More

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  •   Point Lookout State Park Scotland, MD
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    This state park was once a Civil War prison camp called Camp Lincoln. There is a lighthouse on the premises that is said to be haunted by a Civil War soldier who has appeared leaning against the door frame in photos that are taken here. A woman's apparition has also been spotted searching for her grave, she sometimes even asks visitors to help her find it. Read More

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  • The Henry Hotel Ocean City, MD
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    Dating back to 1895, this hotel was once a boarding house that was purchased by a family during the time of racial segregation. The hotel served as the first "coloured" hotel in town, as the owners advertised it, and it attracted many musicians during its time. The hotel is no longer in operation, but there have been a number of haunting reports in its past. A young man's apparition has... Read More

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  •   Bladensburg Dueling Grounds Colmar Manor, MD
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    This area is now a park, but when dueling was outlawed in the district limits, it became a spot where men could defend their honor. Commodore Stephen Decatur was killed here in 1820, and his apparition has been spotted ever since, as well as other shadowy figures. Read More

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  • Summerseat Farm Mechanicsville, MD
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    This farm is rumored to be haunted and has even been investigated by ghost hunters. Haunting reports here include lights that turn on by themselves, bed covers that move on their own, and a rosary that has swung by itself. On the property is also a cemetery, which may be the reason to the hauntings. Read More

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  •   Aida's Victoriana Inn Saint Michaels, MD
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    Located right on the harbour, this inn dates back to the 19th Century and is believed to be haunted by a male ghost. Stories say he died in an upstairs room before paying his bill, and he now leaves money around the house for the current owner. Read More

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  •   Clara Barton National Historic Site Glen Echo, MD
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    This national historic site was home of the famous wartime nurse for the last 15 years of her life and is believed to be haunted by her spirit. Witnesses have claimed to see her apparition around the place. Read More

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  •   The Diamondback Tavern Ellicott City, MD
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    Once known as the Tiber River Tavern, the place is no longer in operation but was said to have some spirits lingering inside. The ghosts that resided here were known to move things around in the bar area and witnesses have also reported hearing unexplained voices. Read More

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  • Edgar Allan Poe Residence Baltimore, MD
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    This historic home was once the private residence to Edgar Allan Poe. He is believed to linger the building in spirit, along with a heavyset woman in grey, believed to be his wife. Read More

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  •   National Park Seminary / Beta Castle Forest Glen Park, MD
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    The National Park Seminary, later called National Park College, dates back to 1894 when it first opened its doors as a private school for girls. It operated as the private school until 1942. The location's name alludes to the nearby Rock Creek Park and it features a medieval style. The building was home to the school's Pi Bet Nu sorority and then was a rehabilitation center for Army... Read More

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  • Antietam National Battlefield Sharpsburg, MD
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    This historic battlefield from 1862 was the site of many losses, and is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of soldiers. Witnesses have reported hearing phantom gunfire and shouts, drum beats and war songs here and some say they've even seen a historic scene being acted out. The visitors assumed they were watching reenactors, until the soldiers disappeared right before their eyes. Read More

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  •   Old South Mountain Inn Boonsboro, MD
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    This historic inn dates back to the 1730s and stories say the ghost that resides here saved it from being destroyed in a fire. The ghost is believed to be Madeline Dahlgren, and she was said to have opened a door that normally remains shut, which allowed an employee to smell the smoke coming from the fire. Read More

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  • Lake Linganore New Market, MD
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    This lake is said to be haunted by orbs and unexplained sounds that come from the woods surrounding the lake. Rumors say a child drowns once a year here, and that bubbles rise to the surface out of nowhere. Read More

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  •   Pocomoke State Forest Pocomoke City, MD
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    Apparitions of slaves have been spotted here around the forest and the surrounding swamp area. Some say the ghostly slaves come from the slave abuse that used to take place here, as well as slave masters' affairs with slaves that yielded babies who were drowned in the swamp. Read More

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  • Witch's Tree Whaleyville, MD
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    This cypress tree stands gnarled and is quite bizarre looking. It is sometimes said to be located in Selbyville, Delaware, but is in fact on Swamp Road just over the state line in Whaleyville, Maryland. Those who visit the tree report feelings such as chills down their spine, eerie lights and orbs and strange sounds. Some say the hauntings are attributed to a witch that used to live... Read More

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  • Johnathan Hager House Museum Hagerstown, MD
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    Dating back to 1730, stories say this home is haunted by two families. One is the Hammonds, who resided here in the 1840s, and the Downins who lived at the home during the Civil War-era. Haunting reports include voices, footsteps and lights that turn off by themselves. Some say the Downin children are to blame for a comcob doll that moves around, and the reason why cameras tend to not... Read More

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  •   Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum Waldorf, MD
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    This historic home now operates as a museum and is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Mrs. Frankie Mudd. Witnesses have reported unexplained voices, and during a Civil War reenactment, electric candles in the windows repeatedly turned on by themselves. Also, in one of the rooms where John Wilkes Booth stayed, a human-shaped impression appears on the bed quite often. Read More

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