The 6 Most Haunted Cities In America

What are the most haunted cities in America? If you love a good ghost story, then this is the article to read. While there are numerous small towns across the country that pride themselves with the ghost stories they can tell you, the list we have compiled for you focuses on some of the nation’s biggest, and of course most haunted, cities.

So, let’s take a look at the countdown.

No. 6: Key West, Florida

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Probably one of the last things to come to mind when thinking of Florida is ghost stories. However, you might be surprised. Some of the most famous haunted stories surrounding Key West are that of Ernest Hemingway’s home and of Captain Tony’s Saloon, which was once the location of the town morgue.

No. 5: Salem, Massachusetts

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Our countdown wouldn’t have been complete without mentioning Salem. Salem, which prides itself with the title of Witch City, is infamous for the execution of 19 people accused of engaging in witchcraft. Gallows Hill, one of the sites of the executions, is said to be haunted by the spirits of those who lost their lives in the hangings.

No. 4: Chicago, Illinois

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There are numerous famous ghost stories associated with Chicago, Illinois. One of them, referred to as the “Devil Baby of Hull House” talks of a child who was born with a pointed tail that still haunts the house to the day. Another famous Chicago story is that of Resurrection Mary, a girl who was killed by a car as she was leaving a dance. Story has it that she can still be seen roaming the streets in her prom dress, looking for a way back home.

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No. 3: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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Gettysburg is best known for the famous, or better said infamous, battle of the Civil War, where nearly 50,000 soldiers were killed or went missing. It has been claimed that the ghosts of those who lost their lives in the battle still roam the streets of Gettysburg and sightings are reported on a constant basis.

No. 2: Savannah, Georgia

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This charming southern city might not be the most pleasurable place to be in around Halloween time. Well, not for those faint at heart, at least. Several locations in Savannah have been reported as being haunted, such as the Pirates’ House, an 18^th century pub, and The Hampton Lillibridge House, a former boarding school.

No. 1: New Orleans, Louisiana

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Southern port towns are quite infamous for their ghost stories, but New Orleans is definitely one of the most haunted. Haunted graveyards, mansions, taverns, you name it; New Orleans has them all. However, amidst them all, there is one mansion that stands out: the LaLaurie house. Located in the French quarter, this mansion once belonged to a 19^th century physician and his wife. Rumor has it that the couple engaged in horrific activities, primarily directed at their slaves and ghost sightings are reported on occasion.