-
0Holy Cross Seminary Site
Dunkirk, New York
The Holy Cross Seminary Site was built by the Catholic Church's Passionist Movement in the early 1920s as a preparatory school. It closed in 1968 and by the mid-1980s it had been demolished. Ruins of the building and chapel and the driveway are all that remain. The ghost of a ...
Read more » -
0
SUNY Fredonia - Igoe Hall
Fredonia, New York
SUNY Fredonia State College's Igoe Hall is said to be haunted by a former student named Jimmy Igoe, the hall's namesake, who drowned in Lake Erie on a fishing trip. He is said to slam doors, change TV channels, and tinker with lights, water faucets, and the elevators. The hall ...
Read more » -
0
Lily Dale Assembly
Cassadaga, New York
8.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Lily Dale Assembly is advertised to be the world’s largest center for spiritualism, offering lectures and other events and experiences. There are two places here that are believed to be haunted. One is the circa-1880s Assembly Hall, where there is an apparition of a bearded man with spectacles and Victorian ...
Read more » -
0
Maplewood Hotel
Cassadaga, New York
8.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Located in Lily Dale, NY the heart of the spiritualist movement, Maplewood Hotel is allegedly haunted by numerous spirits. An old hotel, it lacks some of the modern amenities travelers are used to, but it's apparently a good fit for the spook crowd.
Read more » -
0
McClurg Museum
Westfield, New York
16.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The 1818 mansion that's now the McClurg Museum was originally built by James McClurg, son of a wealthy industrialist, as his stately private residence. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a maid. Children on a fourth-grade field trip encountered the ghost, whom they described as a ...
Read more » -
0
Dewittville Cemetery - Poor House Cemetery
Dewittville, New York
17.1 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Dewittville Cemetery, aka Poor House Cemetery, was a place to bury the poor folks who were housed here and passed away. The cemetery was in use between 1833 and 1918, although grave markers weren't used until 1869. The cemetery, barn and woods are said to be full of spirits who ...
Read more » -
0
J.N. Adam Hospital
Perrysburg, New York
17.1 miles from Dunkirk, NY
J.N. Adam Mermorial Hospital was built as a tuberculosis hospital in 1909 and was used for that purpose until 1960, when it became a developmental disability center. It was abandoned in 1995, and is rumored to be haunted. The Friends of J. N. Adam Historic Landmark and Forest is a ...
Read more » -
0
Pigman Road
Angola, New York
17.6 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Holland Road is nicknamed Pigman Road because of legends of the ghost of a deranged butcher that date back to the 1950s and '60s. Folks said when he was alive, he would put pigs' heads on stakes outside the shop, which was thought to have been located on Holland Road. ...
Read more » -
0
Angola Horror Site
Angola, New York
19.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
A train derailment in 1867 sparked a fire which killed 49 people. Located right by Pigman Road, an energy draws people to the site, but also with the feeling of uneasiness. Many investigators stop by to see if they can catch a glimpse of the victims still present at this ...
Read more » -
0
Hotel Lenhart
Bemus Point, New York
22.4 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Hotel Lenhart, which dates back to 1880s, was rebuilt in 1890 after a fire and partially restored again in 1941, after another fire. An unknown haunt is said to reside in the building, opening and closing doors and tugging at the hair of visitors.
Read more » -
0
The Village Casino
Bemus Point, New York
22.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The Village Casino is a teen dance hall rumored to be haunted by the ghost of former teenaged chef Jordan Basile, who died in an explosion due to a malfunctioning oven. The ghost makes himself known by causing food to disappear and dancers to trip over nothing on the dance ...
Read more » -
0
Hollenbeck Cemetery
Jamestown, New York
23.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Tiny Hollenbeck Cemetery, with about 25 graves, hasn't been used since before the turn of the century. But legends abound about the place; folks have witnessed a headless horseman, a woman in white, ghostly babies crying, screams for help, knocking sounds, orbs, and tombstones that are said to have disappeared. ...
Read more » -
0
Lucille Ball Little Theatre
Jamestown, New York
27 miles from Dunkirk, NY
According to rumors, the historic Lucille Ball Little Theatre has been the setting for many reports of ghostly apparitions and other paranormal phenomena.
Read more » -
0
Western House
Springville, New York
33.6 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Western House, which reports say is currently unoccupied, was a hotel and saloon turned into apartments and a restaurant. A ghost called Christine is said to reside here. Folks in the know claim she is the daughter of a former owner.
Read more » -
0
Jaquins Pond
Clymer, New York
34.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Jaquin's Pond is legendary in local ghost stories. The area is basically a swampy woodland with some narrow dirt roads through it and three bridges. All three bridges are said to be haunted by George, a former school bus driver who killed himself in despair when a little boy died ...
Read more » -
0
Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery
Frewsburg, New York
35.3 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery has gravesites that date back to the 1800s and a tragic story to boot. Legend has it that long ago, a mentally handicapped girl, age 7, was stoned to death here by a gang of townsfolk. The reason for the witch hunt is unknown. Her body is ...
Read more » -
0
Old Fort Erie
Fort Erie, Ontario
35.4 miles from Dunkirk, NY
At Old Fort Erie, American and British soldiers are said to roam, and battle sounds have been heard: cannon and musket fire, and commanders shouting orders to the troops. Battle scenes have been reenacted by ghosts, and visitors have been touched or pushed and heard an unpleasant voice say "Get ...
Read more » -
0
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park - USS The Sullivans
Buffalo, New York
35.9 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park includes the ship USS The Sullivans, named after five brothers, Albert, Francis, George, Joseph and Madison, who were lost during the battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. The USS The Sullivans is believed to be haunted by George Sullivan.
Read more » -
0
Shea's Performing Art Center
Buffalo, New York
36.9 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Shea's Performing Arts Center opened in 1926 and is said to be haunted by its namesake, Mr. Michael Shea, who passed away in 1936. Not only does his ghost watch performances from his own special seat, witnesses say they have seen an apparition that matches his portrait. The ghost has ...
Read more » -
0
D'Youville College - Koessler Administration Building
Buffalo, New York
36.9 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The Kessler Administration Building at D'Youville College is said to have haunted third and fourth floors. Apparitions of children have been seen by many witnesses, perhaps stemming from the fact that the building used to house an orphanage. Also reported here have been unexplained lights, locked doors that open by ...
Read more » -
0
The Historic Allendale Theatre
Buffalo, New York
37.1 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Mysterious voices, inexplicably moving objects, eerie apparitions, strange sounds... all of these have been reported at the Allendale Theatre.
Read more » -
0
Buffalo Central Terminal
Buffalo, New York
38.2 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Buffalo Central Terminal, featured on TVs Ghost Hunters, is said to be haunted by apparitions who seem to be waiting for a train and a vanishing black cat.
Read more » -
0
German Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum
Buffalo, New York
38.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The mid-1800s German Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum closed in 1956, and the buildings were used as a preparatory seminary until the complex was sold to a private owner in the 1990s. It is said to be haunted by colorful orbs that show up in photos, unexplained noises, and sounds ...
Read more » -
0
Iron Island Museum
Buffalo, New York
38.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
This 1895 was originally a church, then a 1950s funeral home. Now a museum of historical items, it also is open for ghost tours. It is believed to be home to the spirit of a young boy whose funeral was once held here, and to the ghosts of an older ...
Read more » -
0
Canisius College
Buffalo, New York
39.4 miles from Dunkirk, NY
At Canisius College's Christ the King Chapel, witness have described unexplained voices in the confessionals and the apparition of an old man in the basement. At Frisch Hall, a ghost of a student who committed suicide has been seen on the 5th floor, and on the 4th floor of Lyons ...
Read more » -
0
Medaille College
Buffalo, New York
39.4 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Medaille College, formerly called the School for Boys, is said to be haunted by some of its former students. Ghost boys wearing 1940s clothing have been spotted sitting in classrooms.
Read more » -
0
Old Crowley Mansion Site
Erie, Pennsylvania
40.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The home that once occupied this area was said to be Erie's first haunted house, but now, only a field remains here. The Crowley family were rich, but plagued with tragedy including murder, illness, and untimely death. One of those who was murdered (by his wife) chose to torment her ...
Read more » -
0
Roycroft Pavilion
East Aurora, New York
41.4 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The Roycroft Pavilion, built in 1903, has been used as a theater for the Aurora Players since 1941. According to the pavilion's staff, the theater is haunted by the ghost of a middle-aged woman with dark hair.
Read more » -
0
Roycroft Inn
East Aurora, New York
41.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Footsteps, voices and apparitions are all heard and seen at the Roycroft Inn. Some people believe that it is haunted by Elbert Hubbard who founded the Roycroft campus and building in an effort to encourage and promote local artistry. Elbert died on the Lusitania when it was sunk ...
Read more » -
0
Wintergreen Gorge
Erie, Pennsylvania
42.1 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The ghost of a boy, named Tim (who died in his twenties, but appears as a child) and his dog (Dutch) have been seen along the trails. The pair would often hike there until Dutch died; Tim was later killed in a car accident but has been reported here. (Submitted ...
Read more » -
Ghosts of Manhattan (NY): Legendary Spirits and Notorious Haunts (Haunted America)
Dr. Philip Ernest Schoenberg
-
0
Elmlawn Cemetery
Kenmore, New York
42.7 miles from Dunkirk, NY
At Elmlawn Cemetery, reports say some drivers have seen orbs and lights when passing by between midnight and 3 a.m. One of the ghostly legends told about the church here is of a young newlywed bride who long ago was run over and killed by another carriage as she was ...
Read more » -
0
Daemen College
Buffalo, New York
43.4 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Curtis Hall at Daemen College is believed to be haunted by two brothers who lived in a home on the premises before the hall was built. Rumor has it that these two brothers both hanged themselves after an argument, on opposite sides of the home.
Read more » -
0Holiday Inn - Buffalo
Grand Island, New York
43.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
This Holiday Inn is reported to have a ghost -- a little girl named Tanya who runs through the halls. She is said to be the spirit of a girl who perished in a fire at a house that once stood on the grounds. She has been seen jumping on ...
Read more » -
0
Goodleburg Cemetery
South Wales, New York
43.6 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Goodleburg Cemetery was an active cemetery from 1811 until 1927 and is believed to be haunted. Apparitions and other paranormal occurrences have been reported here, and in fact, on the night of June 21, 2003, a ghost hunter investigating the cemetery was hit by a car and killed. According to ...
Read more » -
0
Drummond Hill Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Ontario
43.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Featured on "Creepy Canada," Drummond Hill Cemetery in Niagara Falls is home to many spirits who materialize as orbs, mists and strange lights. Apparitions of soldiers, battle noises and footsteps also have been reported here. Visitors have said they felt as if they were being watched by something unseen.
Read more » -
0
Whitehaven Cemetery
Grand Island, New York
43.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Whitehaven Cemetery is an 1865 graveyard said to be haunted by many spirits, including that of a little girl, a mother, and a Gulf War soldier. Witnesses say within the cemetery's gates you may discover disembodied footsteps, glowing headstones and cold spots.
Read more » -
0
Red Coach Inn
Niagara Falls, New York
44 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The Red Coach Inn is known for it's two ghosts: A Bride, bludgeoned to death in the Victoria Suite in 1925, often seen in the restaurant, early mornings, as well as visiting other Suites. And a 4 year old girl who passed in a barn fire far earlier in the ...
Read more » -
0
Red Coach Inn
Niagara Falls, New York
44 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The historic Red Coach Inn is said to be haunted, particularly in the Victoria Suite where, in 1927, a man bludgeoned his new bride to death. Guests have reported temperature drops and creaking noises. The inn was featured in an episode of TV's Celebrity Ghost Stories, talked about by actor ...
Read more » -
0
Echo Club
Niagara Falls, New York
44.6 miles from Dunkirk, NY
This historic community club has been in existence for over a century, and is believed by many patrons to be haunted by an evil entity. The unseen presence has been known to smash plates, move furniture around and scream. Another commonly reported spirit is a young girl in a ...
Read more » -
0
Lancaster Opera House
Lancaster, New York
44.6 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The 1894 Lancaster Opera House is rumored to be haunted by Lady Lavender and other apparitions, including one of a man who hanged himself in the tower. Witnesses say lights turn on and off by themselves here as well.
Read more » -
0
Lancaster Opera House
Lancaster, New York
44.6 miles from Dunkirk, NY
A ghostly Lady in Lavender resides at the Lancaster Opera House, locals say. She appears in the balcony, looking down on the stage as if watching a performance. Another ghost named William, thought to be the spirit of a man who hanged himself here, is believed to play pranks, like ...
Read more » -
0
Ghostlight Theatre
North Tonawanda, New York
44.7 miles from Dunkirk, NY
A lady in a red dress known as the Lady in Red has been seen by actors and audience members walking through the Theatre. The ghost of a women appeared in a photo during a "A Christmas Carol" rehearsal. Some people who have seen the ghost, identify the woman in ...
Read more » -
0
Nicky's Pub
Erie, Pennsylvania
45.4 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Before it was Nicky's Pub, this building served as a variety of business venues, even rumored to have mafia and prostitution connections. Nowadays, guests have reported a man in a long coat floating along the East Hallway. Guests have reported the common paranormal phenomenon (disembodied voices, electronic devices acting strangely, ...
Read more » -
0
Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania
45.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Legend has it that a fraternity costume party had a guest dressed as a cowboy who disappeared upstairs, then was responsible for poltergeist activity inside of the house. While that story is more debatable, students commonly report activity in Schuster Theatre. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Read more » -
0
Cathedral of St Paul
Erie, Pennsylvania
45.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
Members of the congregation believe a little girl named Katie still remains here. After her death in a car accident, members would report hearing a jovial laugh similar to Katie's, but also the sound of heavy objects moving around in empty rooms. The church organ has played by itself before ...
Read more » -
0
The Rapids Theatre
Niagara Falls, New York
45.5 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The Rapids Theater, built in 1921, is believed to be haunted by the ghost of an actress who committed suicide here long ago. Among the many paranormal occurrences here are apparitions on the stage, a woman's voice, whistling, the clicking of high heels, doors that open and close on their ...
Read more » -
0
The Brewerie at Union Station
Erie, Pennsylvania
45.6 miles from Dunkirk, NY
A girl named Clara fell down the staircase here; staff, visitors, and investigators believe that she is still here, even creating a beer dedicated to the beloved ghost! (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Read more » -
0
Merritton Tunnel - Blue Ghost Tunnel
Thorold, Ontario
45.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
The blue misty ghost at Merritton Tunnel, aka Blue Ghost Tunnel, has been known to touch or push people or even make them violently ill. Witnesses have reported footsteps, strange lights, the sound of children crying, whistling, and disembodied voices having conversations.
Read more » -
0
Watson-Curtze Mansion
Erie, Pennsylvania
45.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
General Anthony Wayne was initially buried here, but he was boiled down by his family before being transferred to a family plot. The cauldron itself is still located here and is said to rattle and make noises. A little girl is also said to be seen on the second floor ...
Read more » -
0
Erie Cemetery
Erie, Pennsylvania
46.1 miles from Dunkirk, NY
There's blackened areas as if they have burned; some say that they have been scorched in Satanic rituals. Visitors feel as if they are being followed or like someone is standing behind them. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
Read more »
» Cemeteries near Dunkirk, NY
» Find museums in Dunkirk, NY
