Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Welcome to the spine-chilling world of Pennhurst State School and its ghost stories. Originally named Eastern Pennsylvania state institution for the feeble-minded and epileptic, the institution was constructed between 1903 to 1908 and was a state-run organization for the mentally and physically disabled. But behind the walls of the 30 buildings spread across 1400 acres, lurked torturous conditions and patient abuse. This notorious institution was required to house no less than 500 inmates or patients, […]
Just outside of San Antonio, Texas lies the Yorktown Memorial Hospital – a place shrouded in mystery and horror. For 30 years, this 30,000 square foot structure stood as the only medical facility outside of San Antonio, serving the local community and beyond. However, with over 2,000 people passing away during its short operation, allegations of fatal neglect, malpractice, and even murder plagued the hospital’s reputation. Built by the Felician Sisters in 1950, the Yorktown […]
Cresson Sanatorium and Prison is a place shrouded in mystery and horror. Located in the secluded mountains of Pennsylvania, this abandoned facility served as a tuberculosis sanatorium in the early 1900s before being converted into a prison in the mid-20th century. Its dark past and eerie atmosphere have made it a popular destination for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike. The history of Cresson Sanatorium and Prison is one of tragedy and despair. Originally built in […]
Bobby Mackey’s Music World has been a source of mystery and controversy since the 1980’s. People from far and wide have come to this nightclub in Kentucky to experience the supposed supernatural hauntings first hand. Reports of eerie red eyes, phantom footsteps, spirits materializing out of thin air, and objects moving on their own have all been reported in the past. Many believe these sightings are evidence of some kind of dark activity or even […]
Deep in the heart of Illinois lies the infamous Ashmore Estates. Its dark history dates back to the 19th century, when it served as a poor farm, psychiatric hospital, nursing home and tuberculosis sanitarium. Over the years, countless souls met their untimely end within its haunted halls, condemned to suffer in eternal unrest. It’s said that the tormented spirits of former patients, often referred to as inmates, still lurk within, their tortured moans echoing through […]
Tombstone, Arizona was once a thriving boom town thanks to the discovery of untapped silver mines in the late 1800s. However, this newfound wealth also brought lawlessness and violence to the area, turning it into a place where gunfights, gambling and prostitution were commonplace. One of the most notorious places in Tombstone was the Birdcage Theatre – a saloon that became known as the wildest night spot in the Old West. The Birdcage Theatre was […]
Diving into the history of the Gila County Jail, located in the heart of Globe, Arizona, allows one to uncover many eerie and supernatural stories. The town was founded in 1876 after the discovery of copper, making it a popular destination for fortune seekers. Unfortunately, the town was also notorious for robberies, outlaws, murders, and raids, ultimately making it a dangerous place to live. As a result of rapid growth, a combined courthouse and jail […]
The West Virginia Penitentiary is a gothic style prison located in Moundsville, West Virginia. The prison operated from 1876 to 1995, and during this time accumulated infamy due to its poor conditions and treatment of inmates. At its peak, each prison cell housed up to three inmates with only one mattress, with the prison doubling its size in 1929 to combat the overcrowded conditions. Thirty six homicides took place in the prison, though many more […]