The Most Haunted Places in New Hampshire No One Talks About
Tucked in the northeast, New Hampshire’s tiny towns are a stage for the supernatural, with landscape designs and dense forests perfectly suited for concealing secrets. The Granite State is also a hot spot for ghost hunters and folklore buffs who want to hear about the stories much too scary for the campfire.
Places like the Mount Washington Hotel or the deserted Isles of Shoals get a lot of attention, while others are often forgotten about, whispered about by locals, or occasionally explored by the most intrepid paranormal investigators. Let’s explore!
Ocean-Born Mary House
Local legend has it that the Ocean-Born Mary House in Henniker is haunted by the ghost of Mary Wallace, who was born at sea when her mother arrived in America on a ship. It is said that Mary’s spirit resides in the house, always seen in a green dress, forever tied to her former home. Many visitors say they can smell roses, Mary’s favorite, and they often report a strange chill in the air on the anniversary of her death.
The Chase Home for Children
The Chase Home for Children in Portsmouth has been an orphanage and a refuge for young children since the 18th century. Meanwhile, staff and visitors have reported hearing unexplained noises, shadowy figures that dissolve on approach, and sounds of laughter echoing through empty halls. Once a former employee pointed out that these phenomena were especially prevalent around the old wing, where the old orphanage used to be.
The Three Chimneys Inn
The Three Chimneys Inn, in Durham, dating 1649 is the oldest in each State. It has its fair share of ghost stories. Guests and staff say they’ve seen the spirit of a woman known as Hannah walking the hallways. Anecdotal evidence states that she was an old resident whose tragic love story peaked there. When she shows up, the temperature falls and the scent of lilac perfume fills the air.
Pine Hill Cemetery
Pine Hill in Hollis is also called ‘Blood Cemetery,’ and is said to be haunted by the ghost of Abel Blood whose tombstone once had a hand pointing heavenward. Paranormal enthusiasts say the finger on the gravestone points down at night because Abel is not at rest. Vandalism caused the original stone to be replaced, but visitors still say they feel an overwhelming sorrow and unease when they wander the grounds after dark.
Gilson Road Cemetery
Nashua’s Gilson Road Cemetery is a hot spot for all things paranormal, with apparitions, glowing orbs, and eerie sounds reported by the locals. The oldest graves and most active spots are at the back of the cemetery. In paranormal investigations, high levels of electromagnetic activity have been recorded, and many EVP recordings appear to show the presence of spirits with dilemmas still unresolved.
Suncook Village Opera House
The Suncook Village Opera House in Pembroke once a lively hub of performances and get-togethers, seems to be dying and abandoned in silent ruin. The stage and balcony are haunted by the ghost of a former actor who died young. Visitors have reported hearing phantom applause, as though an invisible performance were about to start, with rehearsed scenes playing out unnoticed.
The Tilton Mystery House
Once the residence of a 19th-century tycoon, the Tilton Mystery House is plagued by the misfortunes of all its past owners, and legend suggests it was indeed home to such a magnate. Empty rooms have strange footfall, doors close by themselves, a mysterious bright blue light in the halls at night. Local historian said that these phenomena began after a hidden room was found with artifacts from the original owner’s travels.
Haven Hill Cemetery
At Haven Hill Cemetery in Litchfield, the legend of a woman in white who searches for her lost child keeps most locals away. She is seen on the roadside, vanishing as you get closer. Those who pass by can sense an eerie presence, and some say they feel grief that hits them and then passes just as quickly.
Colonel Paul Wentworth House
The Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford is a 1700s house with a deep and rich history. In addition to unexplained audio phenomena such as whispers and footsteps, there are beliefs that the colonel himself oversees the preservation of his family home.
The Warner House
The Warner House is reputed to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman, often seen looking out of the windows. Locals believe the woman is Sarah Warner, who lived in the house in the 18th century. Museum staff and visitors say they experience weird things, such as flickering lights and a feeling of being watched in Sarah’s former bedroom.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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