The researchers of paranormal events, tour guides, and travel agents share their favorite stories from some of the most popular places for the public.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The three-day battle of Gettysburg took on the lives of more than 50,000 men, making it the deadliest battle of the Civil War. "I would say it's the most haunted city in America," says an expert. Several years ago, Svelha was running a group of students in one within the Jennie Wade House, where Jennie Wade - the only civilian who remembered to have died in the Civil War - was killed by a deadly bullet. The group was walking down the stairs from the second floor, when Svelha and the kids noticed a young man in the Civil War era uniform sitting down. A moment later, the boy disappeared. After that the group did not climb to finish their tournament. "They went straight into their bus and left," he says.
Savannah, Georgia. For Kelly Hudler, a travel agent, the house at 432 Abercorn Street at Calhoun Square is probably one of the most bitter places she has ever visited. "The house gives you a bad feeling," she says. Residents from time to time also say that the home - which was first completed in 1868 for civil war general Benjamin J. Wilson - emits a negative energy. Adding the mystery is the fact that the house has been abandoned for years.
New Orleans, Louisiana. Many locals will say that they go through the streets with the "past residents" of New Orleans all the time. "If paranormal activity occurs when there is a death associated with severe emotions," says Sidney Smith, owner of the New Orleans Haunted History Tours, "New Orleans is unparalleled." History: One of the most notorious buildings in the area is the LaLaurie residence at 1140 Royal Street. The house was built in 1832 for Delphine LaLaurie, who has been living there for only two years when a fire broke out. When officials reacted to the fire, they discovered the slavery of the house tortured and mutilated by LaLaurie, according to a report published in New Orleans Bee on the following day.
Oregon. History: The paranormal activity at the Ermatinger House - the third oldest home in the state of Oregon, is what first took Rocky Smith, owner of Northwest Ghost Tours and founder of the Oregon Ghost Conference. In the mid-1800s, when the house was first built, it was often used for city meetings and city decisions. A guest, many of whom say he was a captain of ships, still has a presence today; in particular, at his favorite headquarters at the top of the dining table. It is said that the chair he moves often moves to this day.
New York: The City That Does not Sleep. History: Douglas McMillan, founder of the Bronze Paranormal Association, takes the word "haunted" very seriously. "When doing an investigation is intended to put down the threat, not to try it," he says. There are some local spots that he has investigated and proved to have paranormal activity. The first is an apartment at Colonada Row, an array of apartments on Lafayette Street in Manhattan. "One night I was doing an investigation there with three other people, and one minute after turning the lights we had an experience - the three of us," he says. "Basically, a shadow was manifested and made a circle around the room," he said.
Boston. Founded in 1630, Boston was one of the first American colonies and later one of the first major American cities. Because it's so old and there's such a story, there are haunted places. History: The Boston Central Park, located directly in front of Emerson College, was the venue for public executions. Therefore it would be no surprise that there are paranormal activities in the area.
Los Angeles. One of the largest and most famous cities in the United States, Los Angeles has been the scene for many movies - and the scene of many tragedies. One of the most notoriously famous crimes in America's history, the killing of Black Dahlia, took place here. But the really awesome thing about Los Angeles are the many fabled hotels, like Chateau Marmont. Chateau Marmont, one of the luxury hotels, which has been a temporary home for many Hollywood celebrities, was the site where comedian and actor John Belushi died of overdose in 1982. After his death, there was a family who temporarily ran in the same bungalow. While there, their child will always laugh for themselves. When parents asked why he said it was because of "The Funny Man", so Belushi.
Austin, Texas. When it comes to Austin, Texas, the Driskill hotel may be more frightening. The majestic and very old hotel was named after the man who built it, Jesse Lincoln Driskill, who eventually lost her family estate shortly after her opening. It is said that his miserable spirit still moves to the hotel square. But he is not the only one, allegedly joined by a woman allegedly committed suicide and the young girl of a senator in Texas.
Charleston, South Carolina. Older prisons are magnets for paranormal activities. The souls of those who were imprisoned there, suffered the thought of staying there. That is why Charleston Old Town Prison is the most haunted town in the city.
Charlotte, North Carolina. The theater's ghost in this country is not necessarily bad. According to a guide interviewed by The Charlotte Observer, the theater caretaker would often find the clutter scene. He would also find the brand new lights he had just installed to be unplugged inexplicably. The caretaker said it was the ghost of a man known only as Fred who appeared to him several times during his work there. Apparently, as Fred is shown respect, he will not cause trouble.
Chicago. There are many violent stories in Chicago, thanks to characters known as Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and American serial killer H.H. Holmes Documented. In the midst of it is the awesome hotel of the Plaza Congress. There have been so many paranormal experiences reported within these walls that even reading about them scares.
Charlotte, North Carolina. The Oktagon House can be one of the most desolate places in the city. History: For a time, the Oktagon House was almost as important as the White House. After the war of 1812 President Madison and his family invaded Oktagon, who belonged to a rich man of Virginia called Colonel John Tayloe. It is said that two of Colonel's daughters died one after the other, trying to escape the men their father had forbidden to marry. Surprisingly, they both died from a fall from the stairs. The house has become a museum, but staff and visitors sometimes hear noises at night, and some claim to have seen the sights of a female body at the end of the stairs.
