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0Belmont Hall
Smyrna, Delaware
5.9 miles from Kenton, DE
The historic Belmont Hall is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a guard who, during the American Revolution, was shot to death on the building's Captain's Walk. Reports say his blood is still visible where he collapsed and died on the second floor.
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Smyrna Museum
Smyrna, Delaware
5.9 miles from Kenton, DE
The house in which the museum resides was used as a barracks during the War of 1812 and a center for drafting Union soldiers in the Civil War. Witnesses have heard unexplained voices and sounds, seen things moving on their own, and reported a feeling of being watched.
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Blevin's House
Smyrna, Delaware
5.9 miles from Kenton, DE
This late nineteenth century property is haunted by several eerie apparitions. Ghostly balls of light can be seen drifting through the hallways and rooms of the house, or from outside in the garden. Disembodied voices and footsteps can be heard late at night when there is no one around. ...
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Black Diamond Road
Smyrna, Delaware
8.6 miles from Kenton, DE
Local legends say the development here was built on an old Native American graveyard, which may be the reason that witnesses have seen unexplained glowing lights and the folks who live here say when they take photographs at home, orbs sometimes appear in the pictures.
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The Governor's Cafe
Dover, Delaware
8.7 miles from Kenton, DE
The building that houses the Governor's Cafe dates back to 1857 and is said to be haunted. But you don't have to stay up all night or wait until after closing time to witness a ghost here. Reports say that if you look closely at the paintings of historic Dover ...
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Woodburn Governor's House
Dover, Delaware
8.8 miles from Kenton, DE
The 1790 mansion is said to be haunted by some wine-loving ghosts, known to empty a decanter that was filled every night. Among the ghosts reported here for decades are the apparition of former owner Dr. M.W. Bates' father, another apparition of a man who wears a white wig, a ...
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The Green
Dover, Delaware
8.9 miles from Kenton, DE
The apparition of an angry judge is said to walk among the tombstones nearby and out onto the Green. The historic park near the courthouse and the State House, laid out in 1717, is the site where Delaware voted to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
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Cry Baby Bridge
Millington, Maryland
9.4 miles from Kenton, DE
Local legend tells of a teenage mother who gave birth to a deformed baby. She threw him off the bridge, and he is now a ghost with very strong legs, prone to knocking down trees with his crying fits. It is said that the fallen trees all over the area ...
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Woodland Beach
Smyrna, Delaware
12.5 miles from Kenton, DE
Here you can find old pier tiers, leftovers from a 1900s boardwalk. Locals say on moonlit nights, apparitions can be seen walking over the place where the boardwalk used to be.
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John Dickinson Plantation
Dover, Delaware
14.3 miles from Kenton, DE
John Dickinson Plantation is said to be haunted by John Dickinson himself, also known as the "penman of the Revolutionary War." The sound of a quill pen writing on parchment has been recorded in his den and his bed mysteriously becomes rumpled in the afternoons, as if he has taken ...
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Highway 12 West
Felton, Delaware
17.4 miles from Kenton, DE
A ghost dog with glowing red eyes is said to walk this stretch, according to local legend. So the story goes, an angry tenant murdered his landlord, ground up the body and fed it to his dog. The ghost dog has been seen at the roadside by nighttime drivers.
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Locust Grove Farm
Middletown, Delaware
20.8 miles from Kenton, DE
The farmhouse is over a century old, and in the early 1900's, it is said a little boy died there. Ever since, a series of hauntings have begun, such as lights going on and off, furniture moving around and appliances turning on and off by themselves. There are also strange ...
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Fiddler's Bridge
Middletown, Delaware
21.3 miles from Kenton, DE
This is one of the older ghost stories of the area, and one that may well be forgotten by all but the oldest local residents. An article in the Wilmington Sunday Star from October 4, 1953 tells the story, which was almost forgotten even then. The legend went that there ...
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Lums Pond State Park
Bear, Delaware
24 miles from Kenton, DE
Ghostly screams and pleading are said to come from the woods just off the hiking trail around the pond. They are believed to stem from the 1970s murder of a runaway girl here; her killer was never caught.
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Crabby Dick's - Sterling Hotel
Delaware City, Delaware
24.7 miles from Kenton, DE
The 1830 building that now houses Crabby Dick's is believed to be home to something eerie. Witnesses can attest to the haunting, and a paranormal investigation is reported to have backed up the claim.
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Berry's Chapel
Salem, New Jersey
25 miles from Kenton, DE
Berry's Chapel, according to a 1964 publication, lies in what was once a small African-American settlement in the pine woods, but now lies in ruins. Many ghost tales are told about it, including that Rev. Berry was lynched or murdered his family (there is no basis for either rumor). Some ...
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0Fort Delaware
Delaware City, Delaware
25.5 miles from Kenton, DE
Seen on the TV show Ghost Hunters, this fort, now a state park, is said to be haunted by Confederate soldiers who were imprisoned here during the Civil War. Apparitions of the soldiers have been seen watching tour groups pass by, and many have appeared in tourists' photographs. Other paranormal ...
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Salem Church Road
Newark, Delaware
28 miles from Kenton, DE
Local stories say every night at around midnight, a ghostly family of six can be seen walking across the road. They were hanged for witchcraft nearby in the early 1900s. Rumor has it that a great number of car accidents occur here around this hour.
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Cooch's Bridge
Newark, Delaware
28.7 miles from Kenton, DE
This is the historic site of the first battle of the American Revolution at which the Stars and Stripes was flown. Legend has it that a British soldier whose head was shot off in the battle still appears here on foggy, moonless nights as a headless apparition.
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Christiana Fire Company Station 12
Christiana, Delaware
30.2 miles from Kenton, DE
Some say two ghosts, one evil and one kind, haunt the station, formerly known as Station 3. The evil spirit appears as a shadow in the engineer's room doorway. The kind ghost rarely is seen, but it is believed that he keeps the evil ghost from leaving the hallway where ...
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Jessop's Tavern
New Castle, Delaware
30.3 miles from Kenton, DE
Reports say this tavern offers more than traditional English fare like shepherd's pie, pot roast, stew and fish and chips, it also is haunted. Tavern employees are said to be willing to share their stories about their resident ghost.
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David Finney Inn
New Castle, Delaware
30.3 miles from Kenton, DE
David Finney Inn used to be a bed-and-breakfast, but reports say it is no longer in business. The 17th-century inn was built across the street from David's father's home, now the Amstel House Museum. An underground tunnel connected the two. A ghost who is thought to be one of the ...
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Amstel House Museum
New Castle, Delaware
30.4 miles from Kenton, DE
The 17th-century house was originally built by Dr. John Finney; his son David Finney built a home across the street. An underground tunnel connected the two. A ghost who is thought to be one of the family members haunts both residences. At the Amstel House Museum, the presence seems to ...
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Elk Forge Bed and Breakfast
Elk Mills, Maryland
30.9 miles from Kenton, DE
The 1700s building was once part of a mill where British soldiers came and demanded flour during the Revolutionary War. The miller put ground glass in the flour, but the soldiers caught him and hanged him for treason. The miller's apparition, voice, and footsteps have been detected by witnesses.
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Deer Park Tavern
Newark, Delaware
31.9 miles from Kenton, DE
The Deer Park Tavern is located on the former site of the St. Patrick's Inn, which burned down. George Washington and Edgar Allan Poe both are said to have stayed at St. Patrick's Inn. According to legend, Poe cursed the inn after slipping in the mud on the grounds. Ghostly ...
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Ye Olde Centerton Inn
Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey
33.5 miles from Kenton, DE
Two spirits are said to reside here: One, a little girl who can be heard crying in the upstairs dining room, and two, a former maitre d' who creates cold patches in the same dining room.
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Seven Stars Tavern
Pilesgrove, New Jersey
36 miles from Kenton, DE
Seven Stars Tavern, now a private residence, is an 18th-century historic building rumored to have more than its share of spirits--the paranormal kind. One haunt here may be Bluebeard, a pirate whose body was found at Oldman's Creek nearby, with his head twisted around. Another is a Tory spy ...
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0Dead President's Tavern
Wilmington, Delaware
36.5 miles from Kenton, DE
Employees claim to hear manic laughter late at night while closing up and swear they have seen objects moved by an unseen force, such as game pieces in the game room. they also claim that the temperature in the pub can drop suddenly and they feel a heavy "presence". ...
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Rockwood Mansion
Wilmington, Delaware
38.4 miles from Kenton, DE
The mansion on this 150-year-old estate museum is said to be haunted. Reports have been made of disembodied footsteps, cold spots, and the apparition of a man. Also heard here have been the sounds of ghostly children playing. The site has been featured on TV's My Ghost Story; ghost tours ...
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0Union Hotel Restaurant
Port Deposit, Maryland
38.6 miles from Kenton, DE
The building, now a restaurant, is said to have been a hotel and tavern in the 1700s. Folks say it is haunted by a ghostly lady in a blue gown, who has been seen by the owner and some of the employees.
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Bellevue Hall
Wilmington, Delaware
38.9 miles from Kenton, DE
This home in the Bellevue State Park is reportedly home to several spirits. Staff says the second and third floors, which are closed to the public, are especially haunted. Here, spirits tinker with the electricity, move chairs, and can be heard laughing and screaming.
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Kent Manor Inn
Stevensville, Maryland
39.4 miles from Kenton, DE
The ghost of former inn resident Alexander Thompson reportedly haunts the building after hanging himself in Room #210 of the hotel. Disembodied voices and footsteps have been heard, doors open and close by themselves and guests staying in the room where he died have reported smelling cigar smoke. Strange lights ...
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Iona Lake Inn - Lake House Restaurant
Franklin, New Jersey
40 miles from Kenton, DE
Formerly the Iona Lake Inn, this is now LAKE HOUSE RESTAURANT. At some time it also has been Jake's Italian Restaurant. A ghost named Victor is said to haunt here, along with a Lady in Black. The original owners also are said to linger here.
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Brick Hotel On The Circle
Georgetown, Delaware
40 miles from Kenton, DE
This former nineteenth century hotel was formerly a public house, and was associated with a rough crowd in the old days. The building has a lot of history, which includes a fair amount of ghostly activity. Reports indicate that orbs appear in photographs, doors are unlocked and opened by ...
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Higbee Beach
Cape May, New Jersey
41.8 miles from Kenton, DE
At this wildlife reserve and beach, locals tell of the ghost of Higbee himself, who appears when anyone approaches his grave. Higbee is believed to be seen chasing another ghost, that of a slave, down the woodsy trails. Townsfolk also tell of a ghostly sailor who appears at the top ...
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0Jericho Covered Bridge
Kingsville, Maryland
41.9 miles from Kenton, DE
Built in 1865, this bridge is said to startle some folks who go inside and see the ghosts of slaves hanging from the rafters. Others dispute this, since it was built after the end of slavery and the Civil War. Other witnesses describe the ghost of a woman seen walking ...
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Airport Road
Seaford, Delaware
41.9 miles from Kenton, DE
Two ghosts are rumored to appear walking along this road. One is a Confederate soldier's apparition. The other, which is said to show up on Valentine's Day, is the ghost of a weeping bride.
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Cannonball House
Lewes, Delaware
42 miles from Kenton, DE
This home dates back to 1765 and is one of the most well-known buildings in Lewes, Delaware. It survived the 1813 shelling of Lewes by the British during the War of 1812, and still has a cannonball lodged in its side to this day (hence the name of the home). ...
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Bay Oaks
Lewes, Delaware
42.1 miles from Kenton, DE
This subdivision is said to be built over the site where a massacre took place, involving Native Americans who attacked Dutch settlers. Pottery and arrowheads have been found on the grounds. It is reported that spirits here usually show themselves only to those of Dutch ancestry. Streaks and orbs have ...
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Cape Henlopen State Park
Lewes, Delaware
42.5 miles from Kenton, DE
Location is near the campground bicycle trail adjacent from Spotting Tower 12 underneath what appears to be a dune. Face of phantom soldier seen inside while recording video, have been growled at while standing outside the bunker with no animal tracks in sight, the only tracks were our own, and ...
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Plank House
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
42.6 miles from Kenton, DE
This house was the residence of one of Blackboard's mistresses, and was built sometime during the 1790's. People have reported seeing strange lights in the house late at night, and being touched by an unseen presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Red Rose Inn
West Grove, Pennsylvania
42.7 miles from Kenton, DE
Although this 1700s inn is currently closed and up for sale, it still is believed to have ghostly guests. Locals may tell you a tale of a murder suspect, Indian Joe, who was hanged in front of the inn and buried on the grounds. He was said to have killed ...
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Aida's Victoriana Inn
Saint Michaels, Maryland
42.8 miles from Kenton, DE
This nineteenth century bed and breakfast inn is located right on the harbour, and is believed to have its own resident ghost. The spirit of a man who passed away in an upstairs room before paying his bill has been known to leave money around the house for the ...
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Polished Salon - Kennett Square
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
42.8 miles from Kenton, DE
The Kennett Square building (now Polished Salon) is said to be haunted. The owners describe apparitions that brush past them, unexplained smells, and cold spots. The ghost of a little girl with long black hair is reported to have followed the owners home from the salon.
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Old Brick Inn - Kemp House Bed and Breakfast
Saint Michaels, Maryland
43 miles from Kenton, DE
This historic bed and breakfast inn dates back to 1807, and was formerly owned by a civil war soldier. The inn is believed to be haunted by the a pair of gentleman who have been heard arguing in a downstairs room, a blue ball of light that flies through ...
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Cape May Bunker - Battery 223
Cape May, New Jersey
43.1 miles from Kenton, DE
At this World War II bunker with a magazine that once was used to house guns for use against Nazi subs, a phantom crew has been seen. Soldiers' ghosts have been reported both in the bunker and on the beach.
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Old Maggie's Bridge
Seaford, Delaware
43.8 miles from Kenton, DE
Local legend tells of a pregnant woman named Maggie who was killed in an auto accident on the bridge. The legend says those who get out of their cars and call out "Maggie, I have your baby" are supposed to cause paranormal activity of some sort.
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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey
44 miles from Kenton, DE
Ghost stories told at Rowan University include apparitions, a face in a mirror and objects that move by themselves in Bunce Hall, and spirits of former residents and professors who are said to roam the campus.
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Henry Ludlam Inn
Woodbine, New Jersey
44 miles from Kenton, DE
Unexplained sounds and occurrences are said to abound here. Note: The inn is reported to be closed at this time.
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0Windward House
Cape May, New Jersey
44.7 miles from Kenton, DE
The most activity is reported in the third floor Wicker Room. Guests report moving objects and items going missing. The ghost is believed to be a young Irish girl that the employees refer to as Bridgette. She has a reputation for taking earrings that are placed on the ...
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