Betsy Ross House
Haunted place
The flagmaker lost a husband and several children. Visitors say her spirit can be seen and heard weeping in the old house.
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
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Haunted Places in Philadelphia, PA
Historic haunted places in Philadelphia, PA. Each page gives the ghost story, whether visitors can go, and a link to the site the story came from. The stories are folklore, not documented fact.
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Christ Church Burial Ground
Haunted place
Benjamin Franklin is buried here, and his ghost is said to be a prankster. Legend says he pockets loose change and even tosses pennies at visitors.
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Haunted place
The former prison held inmates in solitary confinement for over a century. Many believe former prisoners still linger in its crumbling cellblocks, and some call it one of the most …
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
Fort Mifflin
Haunted place
The fort endured the heaviest bombardment of the Revolution, with over 10,000 British cannonballs. TV networks have ranked it among the world's most haunted sites.
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
Grumblethorpe
Haunted place
British Gen. James Agnew died in the house after being wounded at the Battle of Germantown. His bloodied spirit is said to remain, and a bloodstain is still visible on the floor.
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.