Haunted Places In Delaware

A ticking tomb, a headless horseman or a heavy wine drinker; Delaware has no shortage of ghosts and haunts to explore. Don’t miss to experience, Delaware's most haunted tales and things that go Bump in the Night. Here are 10 iconic landmarks that are reportedly home to mischievous spirits, where ghosts reportedly roam—and make themselves known to visitors.

Addy Sea, Bethany Beach

Nestled in Bethany Beach, The Addy Sea B&B was built in 1902. It is reported that at least 3 rooms in The Addy Sea are haunted. Room 1 is said to have a haunted bathroom. The tub is said to shake violently, and many guests have experienced it. Organ music can be heard coming from Room 6 even though there is no organ there. Room 11 is haunted by a man who used to work for The Addy Sea, Paul Delaney. There is a report of a ghost that runs through the hallways of the bed and breakfast during the evening. Footsteps can be heard on the roof at night, which are apparently made by the ghost of Kurty Addy, who fell off the roof to his death years ago.

Fort Delaware, Delaware City

Fort Delaware is a former harbor defense facility, located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. During the American Civil War, the Union used Fort Delaware as a prison. After battles in Gettysburg and Vicksburg, the prison population topped 12,000. In all, more than 2,900 prisoners died here. Some of their souls remain unsettled. Visitors have seen men in damp gray uniforms wandering around the coastline on misty nights. Many heard strange noises and saw a man in a cloak carrying a lantern.

Woodburn: Governor's House, Dover

Located in Dover, the Woodburn or Governor's House is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family. The Woodburn ghost is so well-known that Delaware.gov devotes an entire page to him.

The first documented Woodburn ghost appeared around 1815, about 25 years after the house was built. Dr. and Mrs. Martin Bates, were entertaining a Methodist preacher at breakfast, preacher suggested they wait for the other guests. Mrs. Bates told him there were no other guests. The guest, preacher saw, was none but the ghost of Charles Hillyard III, father of Mrs. Bates. Mr. Hillyard, the builder of Woodburn, loved his wine so much that if you leave him a glass at night, it will be gone by morning. The ghost has been seen by many others too.

Crabby Dick’s, Delaware City

Crabby Dicks is one of Delaware's most famous seafood restaurants and crab houses. It is located in the historic Delaware City Hotel, right on the river. It is believed building is haunted by former maid named Sandy, soldiers and original owner's wife. Loud, unexplained noises can often be heard coming from all areas of the old building. Doors open and shut on their own, and orbs appear in photos that guests have taken.

Cannonball House, Lewes

Cannonball House is named for the cannonball that struck the foundation in April 1813 when the British bombarded Lewes. Built around 1765, it’s been a restaurant, laundromat and the private home of pilots, including Capt. David Rowland. Reportedly his family member Susan Rowland lost her life when she got too close to the fireplace, caught her dress on fire and burned to death.

Lums Pond State Park, Bear

Lums Pond State Park is a Delaware state park near Bear, New Castle County. It is said; a runaway girl was taken into the woods and killed here in 1870s. The killer was never caught but sometimes a pleading high pitched voice and muffled screams can be heard from the woods just off the Swamp Forest hiking trail which goes around Lums Pond. Visitors have also reported seeing the miller and his son roaming the grounds and hearing the phantom sounds of a water wheel.

Cooch’s Bridge, Newark

Battle of Cooch's Bridge or Battle of Iron Hill was a battle fought on September 3, 1777, between British and Continental Army. According to legend; a British soldier got his head shot off during war and even today on foggy, moonless nights, a headless British soldier is said to wander along the road near the battle site, looking for his head.

Rockwood Mansion, Wilmington

Built in 1854, the Rockwood mansion was initially the retirement home of Joseph Shipley. Over the years, staff has seen the spirit of a man in a red smoking jacket and the ghost of Shipley’s great-niece Mary Bringhurst, who was 100 when she died in the home in 1965. The basement is apparently home to a spirit called The Shadowman, and some have seen the ghost of a dog. Other unexplained occurrences include drop in temperature, floating orbs and the disturbing sound of shoes on the stairs.

Amstel House, New Castle

Built by Dr. John Finney, Amstel House is reportedly haunted by “Lady in the Blue”, who allegedly appears in an upstairs window dressed in a blue silk gown. Ghost also haunts his son’s house just down the street. The two houses were connected by a secret tunnel at one time.

Belmont Hall, Smyrna

The historic Belmont Hall is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a guard who, during the American Revolution, was shot to death on the building’s Captain’s Walk. Reports say his blood is still visible where he collapsed and died on the second floor.

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