There are several stories and rumors which revolve around horror stories of haunted houses. People love to explore these places and find out what actually happens many YouTubers try to connect to them and vlog it, which sometimes catches a glimpse of what is considered to be dead. So we are going to look at 12 such houses and what goes in them.
Unveiling the Mysteries: 12 Most Haunted Houses in America
1. The Whaley House Museum
James “Yankee Jim” Robinson, is known to be hung from the ceiling for a crime he committed in 1852, and then a few years later, a house was built in that spot by Thomas and Anna Whaley. The presence of him could be felt by people there and the footsteps can be heard in the hallways. Not just him but the spirit of the owners, as well as their dog, is considered to be haunting the house.
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2. House of Death, New York
The house is known to be haunted by 22 spirits who used to live there and also died, including the six-year-old girl’s spirit who was killed by her adoptive father unfortunately. The house also has celebrity spirits apparently like Mark Twain, who stayed in the house in 1900 and said that he visits the place frequently.
3. Villisca Ax murder house, Iowa
In the year 1912, a horrifying scene was seen in the house which is now known as Villisca Ax murder house. The entire family with four children and their two young friends were found dead inside the house and the culprit was never found. Many were suspected but the conclusion never came out leaving the spirits very angry and now their presence is heavily felt near the house and is open for anyone who wants to spend the night in it.
4. Lizzie Borden House, Massachusetts
The house is now a bed and breakfast and a museum, where the visitors can stay over for the night and listen to Lizzie laughing. There are many instances where the presence of Lizzie, her dead parents, or even the maids who screamed after discovering their bodies can be heard eerily. Lizzie’s parents were murdered by an ax and she was the number one suspect in the crime.
5. The White House, Washington
The white house, which has been home to every president elected in the history of the US, is also known to be haunted by the ones who are no more in this world. Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister said that he even encountered the ghost of Lincoln when he was stepping out of the bathtub. Not just Lincoln, but several others like Dolley Madison, wife of James Madison, have been sighted near the plants that she planted.
6. The Sallie House, Kansas
This house is pretty well known if you are into horror stuff and has one of the creepiest stories behind it. Debra and Tony Pickman, who rented the house in the 19’s started feeling strange things inside the house like lights flickering, and strange voices, and they also got burns on their body which were unexplainable. Their daughter told them that she has an imaginary friend, named Sallie but little did they know that Sallie is not a young girl but a demon in disguise. The demon is considered to be one of the most dangerous ones and the basement has signs of some satanic rituals which scare people when they go for tours.
7. Franklin Castle, Ohio
Built by Hannes Tiedman during the 1800s, this house is very scary and the owner, Tiedman, was a very cruel and mean ruler of his time. During that time, there were many deaths that occurred in the castle which were very mysterious. Tiedman’s daughter, mother, and three more children were also dead in a short span of time. His wife suffered liver failure and passed away which raised the speculations against Tiedman. Since it is a private residence, you cannot tour it but it is one of the most eerie places.
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8. Biltmore, North Carolina
This Asheville vacation home was constructed by George Washington Vanderbilt II and is one of the most luxurious places to stay in. With luxury, it’s also a haunted house which might just scare people away. After the death of Vanderbilt in 1914, his son opened the villa to the public and since then the paranormal activities began.
9.The Conjuring House
The very famous house which gained wide recognition after the movie was released is considered as the most haunted houses till date. During the 17’s, footsteps, strange voices and unwanted presence could be felt by many. “House of Darkness:House of light” is a book written by Andrea perron who was the oldest daughter in the Perron family and talks about all the horrors she and her family went through.
10. The House of the Seven Gables, Massachusetts
This house is very old and is haunted by the spirit of a man who is seen climbing the stairs inside the house and a small boy who is busy playing in the attic. It was built in the year 1668 and was known as the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion.
11. Calcasieu Courthouse, Lake Charles, Louisiana
A sex worker, who killed a man brutally in 1940 got attention from the world. Her name was Toni Jo Henry and she was executed in the electric chair, she was the first and only woman in Louisiana to get this punishment. However, it is said that her ghost still haunts the courtroom, the workers can smell her burning hair and she also locks the doors sometimes to annoy the workers.
12. The Driskill, Austin, Texas
Ghost sightings of the hotel’s builder, Jesse Driskill, whose portrait still hangs in the lobby, and very strange noises have been heard by visitors in the hallways. It is a huge hotel, very well known for its European structure and the infrastructure but sometimes it gets eerie in there because Driskill never left.
Conclusion
America is filled with haunted houses and buildings with fascinating stories behind them which might be traumatic for some but interesting for others.
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FAQ
- Can visitors experience paranormal activities in these houses?
Some visitors have reported strange occurrences like footsteps, flickering lights, or eerie voices.
- Do people still live in these haunted houses?
Yes, in some cases, like The Sallie House or Franklin Castle, current or past residents have reported hauntings.
- Are there guided tours available?
Many of these locations offer guided tours to learn about the history and paranormal stories in detail.
