21 Most Haunted Places in the World

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Although our specialty here at Haunted Rooms is
the UK and Irelands most haunted places, were
fascinated by any haunted place, and there are
definitely lots of them about. So, we have decided to
put together what we think are the most haunted
places in the world. See our sister site for the most
haunted places in America.
Below youll find a list of 21 of the most haunted
locations from across the globe, some of which you
will most likely of heard of, and some of which you
may have not. What is for sure though, is that youll
likely want to read some of these stories with the
lights on!
1) Eastern State Penitentiary, Pennsylvania, United States

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Built in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary is a former
prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its known for
being the very first prison of its kind to introduce
solitary confinement, or what they used to call, the
Pennsylvania System. Prisoners were sent to
solitary during this time as a form of rehabilitation.
They would be completely isolated, living alone,
eating alone, and even exercising alone in their own
individual yards. Whenever an inmate left his cell, a

black hood would be placed over his head to assure

he remained in confinement.
Due to Eastern States harsh approach, many
prisoners were drove to insanity, and as a result the
Pennsylvania System was scrapped in 1913. From
then until 1970 it was used as a regular prison, and
held the likes of Al Capone and the bank robber,
Willie Sutton.
Reports of the paranormal have been going on since
the 1940s, but ever since the stone prison was
abandoned in 1971, paranormal experiences have
seemingly increased.
Reports include:
Shadowy figures that seem to quickly turn away
when approached
a dark figure that is occasionally seen in the
guard tower
an evil cackling is heard coming from cellblock
12
shadowy figures have been seen sliding down
walls in cellblock 6
ghostly faces have been witnessed in cellblock 4
and strange sounds such as disembodied
footsteps, distant talking, and banging of cell doors
have also been heard.
2) Waverly Hills Sanitorium Kentucky, United States

Waverly Hills was originally a two-story wooden

building that was opened in 1910, however the
building you see today was constructed in 1926. It
served as a tuberculosis hospital throughout the
early to mid 20th Century, a time when the disease
was at its worst. It is believed that as many as
63,000 patients died there. The death toll as well as
the supposed mistreatment and questionable
experimental procedures on patients, are all recipes
that may be behind one of the most haunted
buildings in the whole of the US.
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium has built quite the
reputation over the years as more and more people
are allowed to investigate the premises. This has
thrown up some incredible evidence over the years.
It has featured on shows such as Ghost Adventures,
Ghost Hunters (TAPS), and our very own Most

Haunted. TAPS captured a figure on their thermal

imaging camera that seemed to be walking across
the hall. The figure was about 3ft tall, they later
found out that the ghost of a young boy named Tim
has been spotted there before.
There are vast amounts of varying reports, including
full bodied apparitions, fleeting shadows, screams
from empty rooms, footsteps, sudden cold spots,
and disembodied voices among many others.
3) Monte Cristo Homestead New South Wales,
Australia

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The historic Monte Cristo Homestead in Junee, New
South Wales is regarded as the most haunted
location in Australia. Its reputation is believed to

stem from the amount of tragic events that have

occurred there since it was built in 1885. From the
time of its construction up to 1948, the Crawley
family owned and resided in the property. During this
time the family laid witness to many deaths,
including the tragic death of a young child who was
dropped down the stairs. A maid to the family is
believed to have fallen from the balcony, and a
stable boy apparently burned to death on the
property.
There was also a mentally ill man named Harold (the
son of a caretaker) who was chained up in the
caretakers cottage for 40 years. He was found
curled up next to the body of his dead mother, and
sent to a mental institute where he died shortly after.
The tragedy doesnt end with the Crawleys. After the
house was left in 1948, it was taken over by a group
of caretakers, one of whom was murdered in the
caretakers cottage.
4) Castle of Good Hope Cape Town, South Africa

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The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South
Africa was built in the 17th century by the Dutch
East India Company. Its the countrys oldest colonial
building, originally serving as a replenishment
station for ships passing the treacherous waters of
the Cape.
The first reported paranormal occurrence was when
the apparition of a tall gentleman was seen in 1915
on one of the castles ramparts. The man wasnt
seen again until 1947, when he was seen on a
regular basis over a two week period. He would be
seen jumping off the side of one of the castle walls,
and walking between the bastions Leerdam and
Oranje.

One of the most popular stories associated with the

Castle is of the former governor Pieter Gysbert van
Noodt. He died on 23 April 1728, the same day he
had sentenced to death seven soldiers who were
caught attempting to desert the military. Its believed
one of the soldiers placed a curse on him and
demanded he came to watch the execution, which
he didnt. Later that day, Van Noodt was found dead
slouched over his desk with a look of terror on his
face.
Another famous haunting is of the Lady in Grey. She
has been witnessed running through the castle
holding her face and crying hysterically. However,
since a womans body was found during recent
excavations her ghost hasnt been reported.
Sometime in the 1700s, a soldier was found
hanging from the bell rope in the bell tower, which
overlooks the entrance to the castle. After his death,
the bell tower was sealed off however, to this day the
bell has been known to strike off its own accord.
Theres also the ghost of a black dog who has been
known to pounce on unsuspecting visitors, then
simply vanish into thin air.
5) The Tower of London London, England

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With a history of torture and execution going back
over 900 years, the Tower of London is regarded by
many as one of the most haunted places in the UK.
It was originally built in 1078 by William the
Conqueror, and has served a major role in the
history of England ever since.
There have been many reports of the paranormal at
the Tower of London over the years. The most
famous of all the spirits that live within its walls, is
Anne Boleyn, the wife of King Henry VIII. She was
beheaded in 1536, and her headless body has been
seen walking the Towers corridors and often near
the spot of her demise.
Other full bodied apparitions have also been seen
including Lady Jane Grey, who was spotted by a

guardsman in 1957. In the White Tower the White

Lady has been seen, often standing at window,
where she once stood waving to her children on the
other side of the building.
Perhaps the most spine chilling of all reports
includes the mysterious appearance of two children.
They have been witnessed throughout the rooms of
the castle. Theyre often seen in their nightgowns,
holding hands and with a look of terror on their
faces. It is believed these are two former Princes,
who were sent tot he Tower after they were deemed
illegitimate by Parliament. They vanished one day
and it was assumed that they were murdered by
order of their uncle, the Duke of Gloucester.
Apparently, two small skeletons were exhumed
beneath a staircase in the White Tower.
6) Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire, England

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Built in 1145, the Ancient Ram Inn is believed to be
the most haunted house in the entire British Isles,
and perhaps the most haunted house in the world.
The tales of child sacrifices, devil worship, and evil
spirits are believed to be behind the terrifying
happenings in this building. The Inn was built on the
intersection of 2 ley lines, what many people believe
is a conductor for spiritual activity. In addition, an
ancient Pagan burial ground is said to have resided
in the property over 5,000 years ago.
During its time as a bed and breakfast, people would
often flee in the middle of the night, often seeing full
bodied apparitions in their rooms, the feeling of
being touched/pulled, disembodied voices, and the
just the general feeling of evil.

John, the current owner and resident of the Ram

Inn, has reported that on his first night in the house
in 1968, he felt a presence grab his arm, before
being dragged out of bed and across the room! John
has since found evidence of devil worship and ritual
sacrifice. He found two child skeletons underneath
the staircase, as well as broken daggers. He
continues to experience the hauntings and the
attacks to this day.
7) Fort George, The Citadel, Nova Scotia, Canada

Labelled as Canadas most haunted historic site, the

Halifax Citadel has received hundreds of reports of
ghost sightings over the years. Situated at the
summit of Citadel Hill in the town of Halifax, Nova
Scotia, this star shaped fort is almost 300 years old,
with the original foundations being built in 1749, and
reconstructed in 1856.

Staff and visitors have reported several apparitions

walking the grounds here, with one particular visitor
witnessing a soldier in uniform walk into one of the
rooms in the old prison area and simply vanish. This
is a common theme with many reports centered
around apparitions. Other ghostly figures that have
been witnessed include an old man, a woman, a
man in a red cloak, and an older lady who has been
known to show herself in mirrors.
A little girl is said to follow the groups taking part in
the ghost tours, with group members often
experiencing her holding their hands. Other reports
include disembodied voices, unexplained bangs and
knocks, mists captured on film and with the naked
eye. The feeling of being watched is a common
complaint, as is the sudden feeling of nausea,
sudden gusts of wind in closed off rooms, furniture
moving, doors banging, and on occasion people
have been pushed by an unseen force.
8) Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta, Canada

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The Banff Springs hotel in Alberta Canada, was built
over 125 years ago by the Canadian Pacific Railway,
as a luxury stop off point for train travelers. Dont let
its picturesque surroundings fool you though, its
rumoured to be one of the most haunted in the
country.
Terrifying reports include the sighting of a bride who
fell down the staircase breaking her neck after
panicking when her dress caught fire. Her apparition
has been seen on the staircase and in the ballroom
dancing, with many reporting the flames from the
back of her dress.
The main story that is told by locals is that of the
family that was murdered in room 873. The door to
this room has since been bricked up, but the family

that lost their life in this room are still seen to this
day, often in the hallway outside the room.
Perhaps the most popular of all the reports is the
former bellman, Sam Macauley. He served at the
hotel during the 60s and 70s, and is still seen to this
day. He likes to help guests up to their rooms,
dressed in his 60s uniform, often turning on lights
and opening locked doors. If you try and make
conversation or tip Sam, he vanishes.
9) Chteau de Brissac, Maine-et-Loire, France

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Originally built in the 11th century as a castle by the
Counts of Anjou, Chteau de Brissac was rebuilt in
1502, by Charles II, Duke of Brissac, who gave it its
name. This noble castle is the tallest in France, and

it exudes old world charm, but one of its past

residents has shocked more than one visitor.
A double murder that occurred sometime in the 15th
century within the walls of the castle, has resulted in
one of the more popular ghosts of the Chteau de
Brissac, that of the la Dame Verte, or Green Lady.
The current residents (the current Duke of Brissac
and his family) have become accustomed to her
roaming the rooms, but she has scared many a
guest. She is often seen in the tower room of the
chapel, wearing her green dress. Whats most
terrifying however, is her face. If she looks at you,
youll see that her face has gaping holes were her
eyes and nose should be, resembling what a corpse
would look like. As well as her sighting, her moans
are also often heard throughout the castle in the
early hours.
10) Borgvattnet (The Haunted Vicarage) Sweden

A picture taking at the old vicarage, sometime in

1990 during a visit by Hrnsands Spiritual
Association (notice the two figures in the window far
right).
Borgvattnet is a small village in Jmtland County,
Northern Sweden. Its renowned for having one of
the most haunted houses in Sweden, The Old
Vicarage, which was built in 1876.
The first ghost ever documented at the vicarage
came in 1927, when the chaplain Nils Hedlund
resided. He reported many strange happenings
including one particular encounter with something
paranormal. He was on his way up to the attic to

gather his laundry when he witnessed his laundry

being torn down from the line by an unseen force.
Rudolf Tangden, a priest who lived at the vicarage
during the 1930s, saw an old woman dressed in
grey appear in a room. He followed her as she
walked away, but she vanished in front of his eyes.
In the 1940s Tangdens successor, Otto Lindgren,
and his wife said they had several paranormal
experiences including unexplained sounds and
moving objects.
On one occasion a woman who was staying in the
guestroom was awoken in the middle of the night to
see 3 old women sitting staring at her. She quickly
turned on the light and they were still looking at her,
however they now appeared blurry.
In 1945 the chaplain, Erick Lindgren moved into the
vicarage, and he began a journal recounting many of
his own experiences in the house. He reported being
thrown out of his chair regularly by an unseen force.
The current building is serving as a restaurant/cafe,
as well a guest house. If you dare to stay the entire
night youll receive an overnight-stay-certificate to
prove it!
11) Babenhausen Barracks Hesse, Germany

Now a museum, the ghost of World War II German

soldiers have been seen in uniform. Lights are
known to turn on and off by themselves and voices
are heard in the basement. German commands are
often heard being shouted out in the middle of the
night, and disembodied footsteps are a common
experience.
Soldiers who have visited museum and picked up a
telephone have reported hearing a woman talking
backwards, its not clear whether its in English or
German.
In the town of Babenhausen, a with was allegedly
burned at the stake sometime in the 19th century.
Her ghost is said to have seduced and killed several
German soldiers.
12) Lawang Sewu Semarang, Indonesia

The main building of Lawang Sewu in 2013 Wiki

Commons
Lawang Sewu (meaning Thousand Doors) was
Built in 1917 by the Dutch East Indian Railway
Company. During World War II the Japanese
occupied Indonesia, and Lawang Sewu was taken
over by Japanese forces. The basement of B
building was used as a prison, were many people
were treated harshly, with many of them being
executed. When Semarang was retaken by the
Dutch in October 1945 at the battle of Semarang,
Dutch soldiers used the tunnel underneath A building
to sneak into the city. A battle ensued and numerous
Indonesian soldiers were killed, as well as 5
employees.

Lawang Sewu is believed to be the most haunted

place in Indonesia, with many tourists visiting the
beautiful building to hopefully catch a glimpse of the
paranormal. Among the many ghosts that have been
reported here, the most popular and often sighted
spirit is the Dutch woman. She is believed to have
committed suicide there, and was captured on film
during a TV program.
Headless spirits are known to wonder its corridors
and grounds, and the basement in B building is
believed to be haunted by a kuntilanak.
13) Poveglia Island Italy

Poveglia Island Hospital Wiki Commons

In the Venice Lagoon between Venice and Lido, sits
the small island of Poveglia. Inhabited since 421,

when mainlanders fled to seek refuge from the

invaders, Poveglias population began to dwindle
centuries later, and by the 14th century the island
was completely abandoned. As with many small
islands in Europe during the Bubonic Plague
outbreak in the 14th century, the island became a
quarantine colony. Many Venetians were sent here
to die, their dead infected bodies being burned on
giant pyres. This was also the case in 1630, when
the Black Death swept through Venice.
The site was apparently used to as a mental asylum
during the 1800s, however many sources state that
this simply is not the case. Stories persist though of
ill treatment, and experimental procedures being
carried out in building. During 1930 a doctor is
believed to have committed suicide, jumping to his
death from the bell tower. From the mid-20th
century up until 1975 when it was closed, Poveglia
hospital was used as geriatric centre.
Today the whole island is abandoned, and its
believed that many locals dare not step foot on the
island for fear of being cursed. Fisherman also
refuse to fish in the area for fear of dragging up
human remains.
The ghosts of the patients and victims of disease are
said to haunt the island and its buildings. Voices and
screams are often heard, with EVPs often captured.
Dark fleeting shadows are often witnessed, and

possessions have been reported. Ghost Adventures

very own Zak Bagans was apparently possessed
during the crews visit a few years ago, when he
suddenly became over-run by rage. As soon as
people step fot on the island they begin to feel an
oppressive evil feeling, often departing in absolute
terror.
14) Island of the Dolls Xochimilco, Mexico

The Island of the Dolls Xochimilco, Nr Mexico City,

Mexico (Wiki Commons)
Located on Lake Teshuilo in Xochimilco nr Mexico
City, the island La Isla de la Munecas (The Island of
the Dolls) is certainly one of the strangest haunted
locations in our list. In the 1950s, a man named

Julian Santan Barrera moved to the island (despite

being married with a young family).
Julian was unaware of the dark history of the area
when he moved there to become a recluse. Legend
says that three young girls were playing near the
water in the 1920s, when one of the girls fell in and
drowned in the murky waters. Locals believed that
ever since her death, the young girls spirit has been
unable to leave the island. It soon grew quite a
reputation as a haunted place, and locals wouldnt
go near it at night for fear of what they may see.
Julian claimed that as soon as he moved on the
island a little girl began speaking to him. The girl told
Julian how she had died, and that she was trapped
on the island. He began to get the dolls for this little
girl, often selling off fruit and vegetables that he had
grown on the island, so that he could buy old dolls
for her to play with.
Julian later told his nephew that it was becoming
more difficult to appease the young girls thirst for
these dolls, with him seemingly worried that she
wanted him to join her in her watery grave. The
same day he had this discussion, his nephew was
returning to the island, when he found his uncle face
down in the canal. His body was in the same spot
where the little girl had apparently drowned seventy
years before.

Today, tourists to the island often speak of the dolls

eyes following them. Others have also reported that
the mutilated dolls whisper to them, especially at
night. Julians ghost is also said to remain on the
island, as well as the young girls.
15) Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle (from Grassmarket)

The site on which Edinburgh Castle sits has history
dating back to the Iron Age. Situated overlooking
what many people believe to be the most haunted
city on Earth, Edinburgh Castle has been the site of
torture and many bloody battles during its time.
Recipes for many a haunted location.
Visitors and staff of this now tourist destination, have
experienced many things over the years. The most

common is the feeling of being touched and pulled,

as well as the sighting of apparitions. Spirits that
have been witnessed include an old man wearing an
apron, a headless drummer boy, and a piper who
mysteriously lost his life after getting lost in the
tunnels below the castle.
Other experiences include shadowy figures, strange
lights, sudden drops in temperature, unexplained
mists, strange sounds, the feeling of being watched,
and sudden intense feelings of dread, sadness, and
despair.
16) Akershus Fortress Oslo, Norway

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Built around 1300, Akershus Fortress (aka Akershus

Castle) is a medieval castle that served as a
defensive stronghold for the city of Oslo. It has
served as a prison during the late 18th-19th
centuries, with many prisoners dying during their
imprisonment. Nazis also occupied the castle during
World War II, carrying out many executions on the
site.
Akershus Castle is believed to be the most haunted
place in Norway, with many ghosts to speak of. With
its vast history its of little surprise. The most popular
of all is the demon dog named Malcanisen thats
said to guard the gates to the castle. Legend says
that anyone that is approached by Malcanisen is
sentenced to a horrible death sometime in the
following three months.
The ghost of a woman named Mantelgeisten is often
seen within the castle, walking back towards her
chamber. She appears from the darkness wearing a
long robe, and has no facial features.
17) Old Changi Hospital Changi, Singapore

The derelict Old Changi Hospital

The Old Changi Hospital is a former hospital in
Changi, Singapore. It was built back in 1935 as part
of the old Changi military base. During the
occupation of the Japanese the compound was used
by the notorious Kempeitai (the Japenese Secret
Police) as a prison and torture camp. After the end
of World War II, the building was again a hospital,
and remained so until 1997, when it was replaced by
the Changi General Hospital. It has stood derelict
and decaying ever since.
The building is now haunted by its past, with
Japanese soldiers, people that were executed, and
the patients that died here. Apparitions of an old
man has been seen walking down the corridors, and
a woman has been seen walking through the rooms.
The spirits of children are know to haunt the old

childrens ward, and the ghosts of bloodied

Japanese soldiers have been seen also. Loud bangs
and unexplained screams are also a common
occurrence.
18) St Augustine Lighthouse Florida, USA

Looking up the staircase at St. Augustine Lighthouse

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(http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-3.0
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)]
St. Augustine lighthouse (built in 1974) is an active
lighthouse and museum in St. Augustine, Florida.
The lighthouse and surrounding buildings are
reportedly haunted. The apparitions of two girls has
been reported on several occasions by both visitors

and staff. The girls are believed to be the daughters

of Hezekiah Pittee, who was in charge of
construction of the lighthouse in the 1870s. His two
daughters died during its construction, in a tragic
accident on the site. Both of them have been seen
on the tower catwalk.
The apparition of a woman has also been witnessed,
standing on the stairway of the lighthouse or walking
on the grounds outside the buildings. Her voice has
been heard on several occasions, often crying out
for help. There has also been various reports of
disembodied conversations, shadows, and the
sound of footsteps coming up the lighthouse steps.
The ghost of a man has also been seen in the
lighthouse basement, believed to be that of Civil War
hero and former lighthouse keeper William A. Harn.
Due to the overwhelming number of reports coming
from the location, the TAPS crew investigated and
found several pieces of evidence, including a video
of what appears to be a woman looking over the
railing on the lighthouse staircase. They also
captured shadow figures, and an EVP of a woman
crying out for help! Due to their success in capturing
paranormal evidence, TAPS coined the location the
Mona Lisa of paranormal sites.
19) The Queen Mary Hotel California, USA

By Mike Fernwood from Santa Cruz, California,

United States (The Queen Mary Uploaded by
Altair78) [CC-BY-SA-2.0
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via
Wikimedia Commons Queen Mary California, USA
The Queen Mary Hotel is a former ocean liner that
sailed primarily in the North Atlantic during the
1930s to 1960s. Since the 1970s the liner has
been run as a hotel in Long Beach, California.
Its regarded as one of the most haunted hotels in
America, and with the vast array of experiences that
have been reported there, its hard to argue. The
ship has so many haunted areas, that its hard to
know where to start when trying to explain them.

The most popular of all the reports seems to be from

the First Class Swimming Pool. Two women
apparently drowned here during the 1930s and
1960s. Their ghosts have been seen on numerous
occasions in this area.
The figure of a woman in white has been seen in the
Queens Salon. There have been sightings of a
gentleman in a formal 1930s suit in the First Class
suites. The ghosts of two children have been seen
and heard near the storage room, and the ghost of a
young woman has been seen walking through the
Tourist Class Swimming Pool.
In Cabin B340 there have also been a lot of
paranormal reports, however this isnt available for
rent any longer. Whether this is to do with the
experiences that have been reported there or for
very different reasons, is not known.
Looking for more hotel haunts in America? See our
sister site HauntedRooms.com for more haunted
hotels.
20) Mary Kings Close Edinburgh, Scotland

The Real Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh, Scotland

Mary Kings close is an underground warren of
streets and dwellings. It was once a thriving trade
area where Edinburghs tradesmen used to live and
work however, in 1645 the close was believed to
have been abandoned after an outbreak of the
plague. Those that were infected stayed behind in
isolation. The location is now a popular tourist
destination, running daily tours to people interested
in learning about the history and the legends
associated with the close.
Since the 17th century there have been reports of
paranormal goings on in the close, and its now
regarded as one of the most haunted places in
Scotland. The Coltheart family who lived there in

1685 where the first ones to report something

paranormal. Soon after they moved in after the
outbreak of plague, they began to see ghostly
figures, and were left terrified after seeing phantom
disembodied limbs, and experiencing very vivid
nightmares.
Today, staff and visitors have reported seeing the
ghost of a worried woman, a woman in black, and a
little girl named Annie. The ghost of Annie has been
known to interact with people who leave her gifts in
one of the rooms.
Other reports include sounds, such as scratching,
the sounds of a party or tavern, and footsteps that
seem to follow you around. Stones have also been
thrown and intense EVPs are often captured
throughout the area, particularly in Mr. Chesneys
house.
21) The White House Washington D.C., USA

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Perhaps the worlds most famous residence, the
home and office of the President of the United
States. It has been the official residence of every
president since 1800, when John Adams first moved
into the house. With the vast amount of history and
historical figures that have graced its rooms, its very
little wonder that the White House has a tale or two
of hauntings. In fact, its considered to be one of the
most haunted houses in the whole of the United
States.
Past presidents, their families, and foreign
dignitaries have all attested to the paranormal
goings on at the White House. On one particular
visit, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,

Winston Churchill, was staying in the Lincoln

Bedroom. He had just finished bathing and walked
back into the suite where he saw Lincoln standing by
the fireplace. He refused to sleep in that room again
after that. Other people that have said they have
seen the ghost of Abraham Lincoln include
presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, and
Dwight Eisenhower; First Ladies Jacquie Kennedy
and Ladybird Johnson; and presidential children
Susan Ford and Maureen Reagan. Maureen and her
husband both witnessed Lincoln standing by the
same fireplace where Churchill had once seen him.
Reportedly Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands
was staying in the Rose Room when she heard a
knock on the door in the middle of the night. When
she answered she was confronted by the ghost of
Abraham Lincoln, standing in the hallway.
President Andrew Jackson is believed to haunted
the Rose Room, with numerous White House
employees reportedly hearing his hearty laughter or
him in a fit of rage, swearing violently.
The ghost of Abigail Adams (wife of John Adams)
has been seen floating through the East Room. This
is apparently the room in which she used to hang
her laundry, and several eye witnesses including
staff and visitors have seen her seemingly floating
across the room with her arms outstretched, as if
carrying a laundry basket.

Various other spectres have also been seen,

including past employees, Presidents Thomas
Jefferson and John Tyler; First Lady Dolley Madison;
a British soldier; and Anne Surratt. Sudden cold
spots, disembodied footsteps, voices, knocks, and
screams have also been reported at the seemingly
very haunte