Haunted Places In New Jersey
Haunted Places In New Jersey.
Known as “Garden State” of the US, New Jersey is known for many things including its beautiful beaches, busy roads, great food, intense politics, and diverse culture. Additionally, New Jersey's long history includes plenty of murder and mayhem - giving the state its fair share of spooky and haunted locations. Here are top 10 locations in the state where you may be able to catch a glimpse of the paranormal activities.
1. Burlington County Prison, Mount Holly
Since the Burlington County Prison opened, inmates, guards, and visitors have seen and felt signs of paranormal activity, and the prison is now considered to be one of the most haunted buildings in New Jersey. Built in 1811 by the young architect Robert Mills, the Prison was considered state of the art. The Burlington County Prison was in constant operation from 1811 to 1966. Prisoners executed including Joel Clough are said to haunt the prison even today. People have heard moaning and rattling chains; they’ve smelled cigarette smoke and seen apparitions.
2. Leeds Point, Galloway
Leeds Point is the birthplace of the "Leeds Devil", better known as the Jersey Devil. The Pine Barrens gave fame to the legend of the Jersey Devil, said to have been birthed by a local woman named Mrs. Leeds during 1735. It was her 13th child and she didn't want any more, so she cursed the child by saying, "May it be the devil!" Another version tells of Mother Leeds giving birth to a hideous horned monster that attacked her and her midwife, sprouted bat wings, and flew out through the chimney, disappearing into the Pine Barrens, which is where most of the alleged sightings have occurred.
3. Cape May
Cape May is one of the oldest towns in America, established during 1620. It is also said to be one of the most haunted cities in the country, with many haunted 19th century style house bed & breakfasts, including Congress Hall, the Emlen Physick Estate, Peter Shields Inn, and Southern Mansion (featured on Ghost Hunters). However, the town's best known haunt is Higbee Beach, famous for its quartz "Cape May diamonds", said to be haunted by a phantom black dog, or "hell hound", that is said to be cursed by Native Americans.
4. Essex County Hospital Center, Cedar Grove
The Essex County Hospital Center in Verona is believed to be haunted by full-body apparitions of nurses and patients. The Essex County Hospital Center that once went by the name of Overbrook Asylum started out in the 1800s as a general hospital and later turned into a psychiatric center in the mid-1920s. Unfortunately, it appears the hospital was destined to tragedy. In 1917 the building’s boilers failed to operate, causing as many as 24 patients to freeze to death in their beds in the span of 20 days. At least 10,000 patients would have died in the hospital during therapy and malpractices. This has inspired endless ghost stories and tales of terror, including that of ghost roaming the buildings.
5. Shippen Manor, Oxford
Built between 1760 and 1765 for the wealthy Shippen Brothers, Shippen Manor located in Oxford Township is a historic Georgian mansion. Guests have reported seeing the spirits of a soldier, a little boy in period dress, and a woman's torso that seems to "whoosh" around the building. Employees have also seen items appear on cupboard shelves and doors opening in the wrong direction. The Manor was visited by SyFy's Ghost Hunter's crew in 2010.
6. Lambertville High School, Lambertville
The tragic legend of this school began in 1935 during the annual Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Bowl’ football game, where a student of a rival school named Billy" died". He had broken his neck while Lambertville team dog-piled him in game. It was said Billy haunted the halls of the school from that day on, even after its closure and eventual abandonment. Unnatural deaths and sightings have been seen ever since. The school closed in the 50s. The tale claims that if you stand in the abandoned school at night and say “Billy, I challenge you to a football game.” that you would have your neck snapped.
7. Devil's Tower, Alpine
The Devil's Tower, formally known as Rio Vista, was built in 1910 by a millionaire sugar importer named Manuel Rionda. Rumor has it that Mr. Rionda built the tower for his wife, Harriet Rionda, so she could look out at the New York City skyline. Others believe he built it as a mausoleum. According to the local legend story, his wife was looking out of the tower when she saw Manuel with another woman; she jumped off the tower, killing herself. Witnesses report still hearing noises and smelling perfume, while at other times you can hear a scream as the wife jumps from the tower or a workman falls from it. Her ghostly spirit has also been seen as a shadowy figure in the windows.
8. Watcher House, Westfield
It is said that Broaddus family bought new million-dollar home and soon began to receive letters from ‘The Watcher’ with declaration like "My grandfather watched the house in the 1920s and my father watched in the 1960s. It is now my time." Other letters stated “Have they found what is in the walls yet? In time they will …” and “I am pleased to know your names now and the name of the young blood you have brought to me.” It is said that the entity was obsessed with the house. Due to the letters, the Broaddus family never moved into the home. There are plenty of theories that go with the history of ‘The Watcher’.
9. The Spy House, Port Monmouth
The Spy House, also known as the Seabrook-Wilson House, is one of the oldest surviving homes in the Bayshore. Built in mid 1663 in Port Monmouth, the house has a history of ghostly apparitions and paranormal presences. Thomas Seabrook, the owner, was a patriot in the New Jersey militia who spied on British troops during the Revolutionary War. Over the years people have claimed to see a female spirit walking from room to room looking for her dead husband, children playing in the yard , the ghost of a small boy looking out of windows and an elderly bearded sea captain roaming the grounds and halls. The legend goes that Captain Morgan, an infamous pirate, was known to conduct torture in the basement of the house.
10. The Cranbury Inn, Cranbury
The Cranbury Inn is one of the oldest eateries in New Jersey established in 1780s. According to one of the owners, many unexplainable events have taken place over the years. A pregnant employee had doors mysteriously swing open for her and some staff members insist they've gotten telepathic messages, warning them to turn off electrical fixtures. When psychics stop by, they say the spirits are warm and welcoming - they enjoy (after) life at the inn. While specific spirits are a bit unclear, a recent paranormal investigation was able to detect mysterious orbs and EVP (sound) recordings.
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