I’m huge into supernatural and haunted things, so I thought this would be a cool article to write about the most haunted places in America. I’ve done a lot of research to find you in the most magnificent places in America. I’ve come up with the six best-haunted places in America to give you a taste of some of the darkest twisted places to this day. Each location has its twist on dark pasts that still haunt them to this day.
Waverly Hills Sanatorium: Louisville, Kentucky
Just from looking at the photo, it’s evident that this building has quite the eerie feeling to it. The sanatorium was built in 1910 to treat victims that became ill with the white plague, also known as tuberculosis. The disease ravaged the country as an epidemic. In-room 502, it has been said that two nurses killed themselves there. One nurse hung herself, and the other nurse claimed to have jumped to her death. There have been several stories that patients were mistreated. There have been claims that even electroshock therapy was also a form of treatment. Above all, if you’re a thrill-seeker, then this place is for you. People have reported hearing doors slam and strange noises. Furthermore, While exploring, you can listen to the echoing voices along the body chute, aka the death tunnel.
Whaley House: San Diego, California
I consider the Whaley house to be one of the most haunted places in America. The house was built in 1857 on top of a graveyard. I believe the oldest ghost to reside there is “Yankee Jim” Robinson. Robinson was a convicted robber and, as a result, was hung in 1852. Yankee Jim was attached from a gallow that was on the property before the house. In short, there are reports of heavy footsteps. I’ve also heard that you can see ghostly figures of a dog that was owned by the Whaley family.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Research has proved New Orleans ties with Savannah, Georgia, as one of the most haunted cities in America. Firstly, the most infamous haunted house is the Lalaurie mansion. In April 1834, there was a fire at the estate. After the fire, rescuers found many slaves in the attic that were tortured for an extended period. There was evidence that other slaves had also been murdered there.
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
The Prison was built only to hold 250 inmates max, yet 1,700 inmates were tortured there. The horrific events that took place in the Prison were ungodly. Inmates were kept in solitary confinement for days on end in order to stop all communication between the prisoners. The guards themselves used to loop chains that connected from their tongues to their wrists in which they were bound behind their backs. It’s also been said the guards soaked the prisoners in freezing water outside during the winter season. In 1971 the Prison closed. It’s been rumored that you can hear and see the shadowy figures of the inmates that once resided there. Today the Prison has become a National Historic Landmark, and you can visit as they offer ghost tours and talk about the history of it.
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston, West Virginia
The Asylum was built to hold at max 250 patients, but in the 1950s, it was reported that the facility was keeping more than 2,400 patients. The patients were treated like animals by a famous surgeon named Walter Freeman during their time there. It was said that while performing the lobotomies, even the healthiest of patients had long-lasting physical and cognitive damage. While lobotomies were already enough torture, that wasn’t the only thing that was taking place in the facility. The Asylum was rumored to have used other unrealistic treatment measures such as locking patients in cages, chaining them to walls, and even electroshock therapy. There were so many deaths reported from Walter’s “ice pick” method. The method he used was cruel and torturous. It’s been reported that you can feel the presence of the hundreds of patients who died in the horrendous conditions at the facility.
Spanish Military Hospital, St. Augustine, Florida
In 1821 the yellow fever epidemic ravaged St. Augustine. The disease killed thousands of Spaniards and Timucuan Indians. The hospital took care of victims that fell ill with yellow fever but also treated thousands of injured soldiers. When renovations took place on the water lines below the building, it was rumored that human bones had been found. When the bones were discovered, it was believed that the hospital was built on top of the remains of the Timucua Indian Tribe burial site. The Spanish Hospital is known for its supernatural activity. It is said that visitors have reported all kinds of different paranormal events. To this day, if you take a tour through the hospital, you can still feel the fear of overcoming your body as well as seeing things such as orbs and ectoplasm in photographs.
In conclusion to all that you’ve read, it’s always fascinating to learn the history of some of the most haunted places in America. All of the sites listed above allow visitors and even offer tours at most of the facilities. If you’re a thrill-seeker or are really into supernatural phenomenons, then these are a must-see. All in all, each place has its unique, tragic pasts. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this article, and don’t forget to subscribe to our email for the lastest trip information!
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