Colorado
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: St. Elmo, Colorado was a mining town in the late 19th century that became abandoned when the mines shut down. Like Bodie and Kennecott, St. Elmo has been surprisingly well-preserved and now stands as a time capsule for visitors. And, of course, the locals say it’s populated by the ghosts of those who lived there.
Connecticut
The Old Newgate Prison in East Granby, Connecticut is one of the most haunted places in the world according to residents in the area. It was, interestingly enough, the first prison in Connecticut! It shut down in 1827, and the ruins of the building still stand—reportedly echoing the spectral voices of Revolutionary War soldiers.
Delaware
Fort Delaware was constructed during the Civil War and is accessible only by ferry. Union forces held Confederate soldiers prisoner within the fort, and many of them died from starvation or disease during the war. Local legend holds that their phantoms still stalk the halls of this spooky former military base.
Florida
Nothing holds a ghost like a jail, apparently. The Old St. Johns County Jail in St. Augustine is reportedly overrun with the specters of long-dead violent criminals. Visitors can explore the jail, which is now a museum, at night to see if they can lay eyes any of the phantoms.
Georgia
The Southeast can be downright spooky. Visiting Lucas Theatre in Savannah, Georgia will prove that claim! It’s a historic building that is reportedly haunted by more than just a few ghosts. Some visitors have recalled hearing ghostly performances met by a raucous round of applause despite the theater being completely abandoned.
