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Cedar Grove Mansion, Vicksburg, Mississippi

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One of the most striking antebellum mansions in Mississippi, Cedar Grove has, for all of its beauty, seen its fair share of tragedy.  Originally the home of John and Elizabeth Klein, it was also the site of some of the family’s deaths.  One of their sons was killed on the back porch stairs when a gun accidentally went off – he was just 17 years old – and a daughter and two young infants died here as well, with their deaths attributed to disease.  John Klein enjoyed pipe smoking, and near his study the smell of a pipe is often caught.  Elizabeth has frequently been seen throughout the house, acting as if she’s simply carrying out her usual day to day chores.  The apparition of a little girl has also been seen coming down the main stairs, and footsteps on the back porch stairs have also been heard.  Apart from activity linked to the family, many guests have reported seeing Civil War soldiers throughout the house and grounds – hardly surprising since the house was also a hospital dur
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Adam Thoroughgood House, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Dating to about 1720, although previously thought to be much older, this quaint brick cottage was once the home of Adam Thoroughgood, a successful tobacco farmer and businessman.  While it has had a rather uneventful history over the past three centuries, activity within the house hasn’t been so quiet.  Two apparitions are commonly sighted here, one being a man and the other a woman, both in 18th century attire.  The woman has been known to carry candles through the house while the man is simply observed passing from room to room, perhaps looking for something.  A large group of visitors even witnessed the sudden movement of inanimate objects. The Intrigue of Haunted Mansions People are always a bit more interested in haunted mansions because in many cases, these represent the achievement of dreams only to be compromised in the most tragic of ways. There are several examples of these types of houses within this article. The reason why mansions tend to be more enduring, besid
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Lizzie Borden House, Fall River, Massachusetts (One of the Most Famous Haunted Houses)

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Undoubtedly Massachusetts’ most infamous residence, this house was the site of the notorious ax murders of the parents of Lizzie Borden, who herself was the main suspect in the murders.  There was so much evidence against her that she was quickly charged with the crime and sent to court, only to be acquitted.  No other person was charged with the murders, making this one of the nation’s most well-known unresolved murder cases.  Oddly enough, Borden remained in Fall River for the rest of her life, residing in a neighborhood not far from where the murders took place.  It is believed that her desire to remain here has held true even in death.  Her ghost has often been seen throughout the house and has been heard laughing on the second floor near the stairs.  Her father and step-mother have also been seen and heard, along with their former maid who has been heard calling for help.
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The Pirate’s House, Savannah, Georgia

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Known as the city’s oldest house, this structure dates back to 1753 when it was first used as a private residence.  Sometime later in the century it became a tavern and inn, which it remained for many decades.  Today, the building is used as a restaurant, with the former inn space on the second floor used for storage.  During its time as a tavern and inn, it was mostly frequented by mariners and others of a rough sort.  It was apparently the site of many shanghaiing episodes where privateers would get men drunk or drug them so that they could secret them away through a tunnel and to their ships, pressing their victims into service.  Today, many spirits from this time period still frequent the establishment.  Apparitions are often seen on the second floor and laughter is heard there as well.  The first floor and basement are also very active, with chairs and place settings being rearranged in the dining rooms and people reporting being suddenly overcome by cold and nausea.
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William Kehoe House, Savannah, Georgia

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Formerly the home of William Kehoe and his family, this 1892 house later became a school, a funeral home, and today is operated as a historic inn.  The Kehoe family, however, seems to have remained in residence long after their deaths, going about their usual routines while also interacting with guests and staff.  Mrs. Kehoe has often been seen sitting at a desk, writing, or sitting on the beds of sleeping guests.  Mr. Kehoe has been seen throughout the house as well, and on one occasion opened all of the exterior locked doors on the first floor…simultaneously.  The young twin boys of the Kehoe’s, who died in a childhood accident, have also been seen roaming throughout the house, and their noisy footsteps heard as they run across the upper floors.
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Villisca Ax Murder House, Villisca, Iowa

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On the night of June 9, 1912, eight people, including six children, were murdered in this house by an unknown assailant wielding an ax in one of the most gruesome – and true – haunted house stories.  The murders, not surprisingly, caused a national sensation, and while many suspects were questioned and even tried – later acquitted – this mass murder remains unsolved to this day.  Either from the violence of their deaths, or their unresolved nature (maybe a little of both), this house has subsequently become a very active sight for the supernatural.  Apparitions have often been seen, and disembodied footsteps and voices are common occurrences.  The sight and sounds of the children are the most widely reported, with EVPs and personal accounts indicating laughing and then crying, as well as some children telling others to hide which is why this house is on many top ten haunted houses lists.
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Robinson Rose House, San Diego, California

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Reconstructed in the late 20th century according to the specifications of the original mid-19th century structure, this building seems to have brought back some spirits along with it.  Built by Judge James W. Robinson, this house was also used for private and community business purposes, making it a very active locale in its day.  Today, this activity has continued in the form of various paranormal occurrences.  Various apparitions in period attire have been seen, as well as strange human shaped mists.  Footsteps are often heard and women often feel their hair tugged or toyed with.  The ghosts seem fascinated by anything electrical, as lights often go on and off on their own and the elevator has a tendency to move from one floor to the other unmanned.
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