The Most Haunted Home In Each State

Many legends abound of the supernatural activity at this historic mansion. One witness had seen a soldier in a coffin appear in one of the rooms, then suddenly disappear. There are also regular reports of female visitors being mysteriously locked in one of the home's rooms as well.

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The Begich Towers (the tall building) is technically a home for most of the residents of the tiny town of Whittier. (It also has stores, public utilities and places of worship.) Residents have heard phantom footsteps and whistling throughout the building. Not up for a ghostly encounter? Visit the prettiest small town in Alaska instead.

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Historic homes have their charms, but they also tend to have a few ghosts. You might bump into Samuel Peel, the original owner of this handsome mansion, on a tour of the estate. He allegedly haunts the property along with his daughter Minnie Belle, who is usually seen wearing white. She's also been known to play the piano!

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Now a museum, the Whaley House was once a private home for Thomas Whaley and his family. Unfortunately, the home was built on the site of a gruesome hanging — and the victim was said to have haunted the Whaley family on the regular. Years later, Whaley's daughter Violet committed suicide. Though her spirit hasn't been spotted at the home, those of Thomas and his wife have been.

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The former residence of a number of lighthouse keepers, this home has been featured on several ghost-hunting shows. There seems to be only one spirit here, named "Ernie" — but he's got a very strong presence. He likes to turn televisions off and on, take sheets off beds and generally cause a ruckus with knocking. If you prefer your haunts on dry land, make sure to visit Connecticut's ghost town.

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This stately Georgian home was built in 1790 and was bought by the state to use as a Governor's residence in 1965. The home's a particularly active site for ghostly encounters, from the mysterious little girl who appeared floating in a fountain at a 1985 inauguration to the boisterous Revolutionary soldiers who allegedly drink any wine left out. After taking a peek at the estate, stock up on (non-haunted) antiques in a famed Delaware town.

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Though Savannah is famous for its ghost tours (especially through the town's gorgeous town squares), Atlanta isn't lacking in haunted homes. Rumor has it that Rhodes Hall, which was once the stately home of furniture magnate Amos Rhodes, is haunted by the former Mrs. Rhodes along with an evil spirit called the "Shadow Man." Apparitions of children also have been seen around the stately building. Today, Rhodes Hall serves as the headquarters of The Georgia Trust For Historic Preservation.

This former private home-turned-hotel is where you might see the ghost of an older woman, along with the spirit of a white dog. Maybe you'll want to stick to touring one of Hawaii's most romantic beaches instead.

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A brutal murder in 1987 gave rise to local lore for this unassuming home. Some say the victims haunt the grounds.

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The accounts of hauntings for this former boarding house go all the way back to the 1940s. Back then, boarders would hear children playing (when no children lived there). When it was abandoned for decades, passersby would see faces in the windows. The ghostly presence of a former owner was also seen wandering the grounds. You can continue your Illinois ghost tour by traveling to Chicago to see a very haunted cemetery.

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Accounts of hauntings of this historic home didn't start until 1997, when the structure was moved for preservation purposes. That year, a ghostly figure was spotted looking out a window when the home was photographed during the move. This prompted others to reveal their accounts of other paranormal encounters with the home, ranging from seeing multiple apparitions to blood pouring from the walls.

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Three spirits famously haunt this circa-1796 home. One is called the "Gray Lady," who had died of a heart attack after traveling to the home for a funeral. Another is a Spanish opera performer, who had mysteriously disappeared from the house during a visit. Both have been seen roaming the property. The other spirit is that of a young soldier, who can be seen looking into the ground floor windows.

Iowa has a rich history, but some of it is a little unsettling. As the name suggests, this unassuming home was the site of a gruesome murder. In 1912, six members of the Moore family (who owned the home) and two visitors were bludgeoned to death. Axe wounds were also found on each, giving rise to the home's name. The murderer was never found, and today, visitors report bedroom doors opening and shutting on their own, unexplained sensations of being slapped or pinched and odd chills.

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As with any plantation, this home has a difficult history. Yet the ghosts who haunt the grounds of the estate (now a bed and breakfast) have a friendly presence to those who have seen them over the years — the most famous of which is Chloe, a slave who had been murdered after a tragic accident.

Dating back to 1739, this historic house is believed to still be the home of two families ... of ghosts. Visitors have heard disembodied voices and witnessed items move on their own. And you thought you were stressed out when visitors came over your house.

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