Most Haunted Places in America (Part - 4)

Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah, Nevada

One of Nevada's first luxury hotels, the Mizpah Hotel debuted in 1907 and underwent a complete restoration in 2011. It had solid granite walls and Victorian-style furnishings. But, the opulent hotel has a past it unabashedly embraces that is as blood-red as its garish decor. According to legend, a woman passed away on the fifth floor and her soul never left the structure. According to reports, the "Lady in Red" now announces her arrival by whispering into men's ears and placing pearls from her shattered necklace on visitors' pillows. By allowing guests to stay in the Lady in Red suite and offering the Red Lady Bloody Mary at the hotel restaurant, the Mizpah upholds (or capitalises on) her fame.

Myrtles Plantation, St. Francisville, Louisiana

One of America's most haunted locations is Myrtles Plantation, which General David Bradford built in 1796. At least 12 separate ghosts are said to reside in the mansion, which is said to be situated above an Indian burial place. There are many legends and ghost stories, such as the story of Chloe, a former slave, who allegedly had her ear cut off for listening in on conversations. By poisoning a birthday cake and murdering two of the plantation owner's daughters, she exacted retribution. She was later hanged by her fellow slaves. According to reports, Chloe now explores the plantation while hiding her amputated ear with a turban.

Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Ohio

The Ohio State Reformatory, which was first built in 1896, is renowned for its Gothic architecture and foreboding six-story cell block. The Shawshank Redemption was filmed there, albeit the jail was a terrifying place long before Red and Andy holed up there, and that is its biggest claim to fame. Due to overpopulation and cruel conditions, the reformatory was shut down in 1990; however, not before more than 200 individuals, including two guards, perished there. The ghosts of several former convicts are said to still wander the halls, along with an elderly guard who prods individuals with his nightstick. The hauntings can be experienced firsthand in a variety of ways, including two-hour guided tours and private paranormal investigations.

One if by Land, Two if by Sea, New York City

One if by Land, Two if by Sea, frequently cited as one of the most romantic restaurants in the world, provides everything you need for the ideal evening: gilded chandeliers, fireside tables, and upscale cuisine. twenty ghosts, roughly. According to reports, the ghosts are more fun than evil; paranormal occurrences include plates sliding, lights flashing, and picture frames tilting. The most well-known ghosts include a black-clad woman who descends the staircase and a Ziegfeld follies girl. Some claim that Aaron Burr haunts the restaurant because, in the past, it served as his carriage home. Unfortunately, no records exist of his singing any songs from the Hamilton soundtrack.

Pine Barrens, New Jersey

Almost 1 million acres and seven counties in New Jersey make up the densely forested Pine Barrens. During the Colonial era, the region was a thriving industrial hub with sawmills, paper mills, and other businesses. When coal was eventually discovered to the west in Pennsylvania, people eventually left the mills and neighbouring communities, leaving behind ghost towns—and, some claim, a few paranormal wanderers. The Jersey Devil is without a doubt the most well-known inhabitant of the Pine Barrens. The creature, with leathery wings, a goat's head, and hooves, is said to have been Deborah Leeds' 13th child when she gave birth to the legendary creature in 1735. It apparently flew up the Leeds' chimney and into the Barrens, where it has since been terrorising South Jersey locals and allegedly murdering livestock.