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The 15 Most Haunted Houses in Every State: Part I
Each state in the U.S. has its own share of notorious haunted locations brimming with scary tales and horrific true-crime incidents.
Thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts have done incredible research to spot almost all of the haunted houses in the United States, some eager to experience the ghostly phenomena and others trying to demistify paranormal claims surrounding the houses.
In Alaska, for instance, the Buckner Building stands out with its chilling ambiance, while Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Arizona is known for its apparitions and unsettling sounds.
Get ready for some scary readings as we venture into all of the most haunted houses in the country, beginning with the first 15 states in our series.
Alabama – Drish House
"The Drish House has been a site of alleged supernatural events, such as phantom fires and ghostly lights protruding from the house, since the early 20th century. These hauntings are believed to have begun after the owner of the house, Sarah Drish, died in 1884. Sarah’s husband, John Drish, died in 1867 after falling from atop a stairwell."
(Source: Alabama)
Alaska – Buckner Building
"The Buckner Building once functioned as a bunker to protect troops during World War II. However, in 1966, the military left, and the large structure was left virtually abandoned. Today, no one is allowed to go into the deteriorating building. Yet those who were able to visit the building prior to that rule claim that it is haunted."
(Source: Listverse)
Arizona – Casey Moore’s Oyster House
"Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Tempe, Arizona, is a lively pub with a haunted history. Originally built in 1920 as the Moeur Family House, it turned into a notorious boarding house before becoming a pub in 1986. Employees and customers have reported supernatural occurrences, including ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena, particularly linked to a woman believed to have been murdered during its bordello days."
(Source: Realhaunts)
Arksansas – The Allen House
"The Allen House, located in Monticello, Arkansas, is believed to be one of the most haunted houses in the U.S. The haunting story revolves around Ladell Allen, who allegedly consumed cyanide on Christmas 1948 and died eight days later; her room was sealed for decades. When opened, a cyanide bottle and letters revealing a secret relationship were discovered. Following the family's passing and the house's division into apartments, paranormal activity began, with many reporting sightings of a woman in Ladell's former bedroom window."
(Source: Arkansas)
California – Whaley House
"Located in Old Town San Diego and known as 'the number one most haunted house in America,' the house was originally built in 1857 on a site of public hangings, the house has a chilling history and is home to paranormal activity, with reports of heavy footsteps, sweet tobacco smells, and apparitions. It became a historic house museum in 1960."
(Source: Whaleyhousesandiego)
Colorado – The Stanley Hotel
"The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is a famed 142-room hotel known for its haunted reputation and as the inspiration for Stephen King's "The Shining." Opened in 1909, the hotel sits beautifully against the Rocky Mountains and is said to host various supernatural occurrences, including giggling children and sightings of former owner F.O. Stanley."
(Source: Northstarmeetingsgroup)
Connecticut – Mark Twain House
"Hartford's Mark Twain House is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S., with frequent reports of paranormal activity. Visitors often hear unexplained noises and have spotted a mysterious woman in white. The billiards room, where Twain smoked cigars, is particularly notorious for strange happenings, with many claiming to smell cigar smoke as they pass through."
(Source: Courant)
Delaware – Hoffecker House
"Before it became known as the 'Governor's House,' this haunted mansion in Delaware was inhabited by senators, politicians, wealthy farmers, and other elites. Residents frequently report hearing noises or witnessing apparitions, contributing to its reputation as a site filled with paranormal activity."
(Source: 13haunts)
Florida – William John Howey Mansion
"The haunted mansion in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, is a sprawling 8,832-square-foot Mediterranean Revival-style home with 20 rooms set on 3.63 acres. It is considered haunted due to its eerie history and the mysterious atmosphere surrounding it, which has led to reports of paranormal activity. Built by the city's founder, William Howey, local lore adds to its reputation as a site filled with ghostly sightings and unexplained occurrences."
(Source: Curbed)
Georgia – The Tate House
"The Walker-Breedlove-Scott-Tate House in Milledgeville, Georgia, is haunted by the tragic history of former mayor Sam Walker, whose son Joe died after being neglected during an illness. Ghostly occurrences include thuds resembling falls and reports of apparitions. Residents often hear footsteps and experience an unsettling atmosphere, contributing to the house's eerie reputation."
(Source: Visitmilledgeville)
Hawaii – Kaimuki House
"The Kaimuki House in Hawaii is famous for being one of the island's most haunted places, built on a foundation of lava rock. It is said to host a Kasha, a man-eating ghost from Japanese folklore. The haunting came to light when a couple reported loud bangs and crashes, prompting neighbors to call the police. When officers arrived, the couple claimed they were attacked by an unseen force, enhancing the house's eerie reputation."
(Source: Onlyinyourstate)
Idaho – Haunted Mill
"Originally built in the early 1900s, The Haunted Mill served as a flour mill and culinary water supply for Teton, Idaho. Open to the public since the late 90s, it has become a popular haunted tour destination, especially in October,"
(Source: Explorerexburg)
Illinois – McPIKE Mansion
"McPike Mansion in Alton, Illinois, completed in 1871, is known as one of the Midwest's most haunted houses in the United States. Built by businessman Henry Guest McPike, the place was once adorned with lush gardens but became infamous for its alleged hauntings after McPike's family continued to reside there until 1936."
(Source: Npiweb)
Indiana – Whispers Estate
"Whispers Estate in Mitchell, Indiana, is a haunted bed and breakfast built in 1894, known for its ghostly encounters. Purchased by Dr. John Gibbons in 1899, the house experienced multiple tragedies, including the death of his daughter Rachel in a fire and the mysterious deaths of other family members."
(Source: Southernindiana)
Iowa – Malvern Manor
"Built in the 1880s as Malvern's first hotel, the building has had various owners over the years, including being a nursing home and group home, before being purchased by its current owner, who transformed the place in a tourist spot."
(Source: traveliowa)
