Haunted Prisons & Jails
Cells and lockups where confinement, punishment, and unrest created some of the most intense haunting reports on record.
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Intense ActivityKilmainham Gaol
Kilmainham Gaol is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Islandbridge. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and apparitions and shadowy sightings.
Reported ActivityOld Covington County Jail
Old Covington County Jail is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Andalusia, Alabama. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and apparitions and shadowy sightings.
High ActivityBayou La Batre Jail
Bayou La Batre Jail is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and doors, lights, or objects moving on their own.
Uneasy ReputationWinston County Courthouse
Winston County Courthouse is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Double Springs, Alabama. Stories tied to the site usually focus on doors, lights, or objects moving on their own and residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
Intense ActivityBuckner Building
Buckner Building is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Whittier, Alaska. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and apparitions and shadowy sightings.
Reported ActivityOld City Hall
Old City Hall is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Calgary, Alberta. Stories tied to the site usually focus on residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
Uneasy ReputationStrathcona County Museum and Archives
Strathcona County Museum and Archives is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Stories tied to the site usually focus on doors, lights, or objects moving on their own and residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
Reported ActivityYuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Yuma, Arizona. Stories tied to the site usually focus on disembodied voices, screams, or footsteps and residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
Reported ActivityDel Norte County Historical Museum
Del Norte County Historical Museum is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Crescent City, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
Reported ActivityGriffith Park
Griffith Park is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Glendale, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and cold spots and abrupt shifts in atmosphere.
Uneasy ReputationLincoln Heights Jail - Bilingual Foundation of the Arts
Lincoln Heights Jail - Bilingual Foundation of the Arts is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Los Angeles, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and brief roadside encounters and vanishing figures.
High ActivityAlcatraz
Alcatraz is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in San Francisco, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and cold spots and abrupt shifts in atmosphere.
Reported ActivityVentura City Hall
Ventura City Hall is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Ventura, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityOutlaws and Law Men Jail Museum
Outlaws and Law Men Jail Museum is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Stories tied to the site usually focus on apparitions and shadowy sightings and reports of a child spirit near the site.
Uneasy ReputationTown Hall Arts Center
Town Hall Arts Center is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Littleton, Colorado. Stories tied to the site usually focus on doors, lights, or objects moving on their own and residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
High ActivityNathan Hale Homestead
Nathan Hale Homestead is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Coventry Lake, Connecticut. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityOlde Newgate Prison
Olde Newgate Prison is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Salmon Brook, Connecticut. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and apparitions and shadowy sightings.
Reported ActivityDaniel Benton Homestead
Daniel Benton Homestead is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Tolland, Connecticut. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityRougemont Castle
Rougemont Castle is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Alphington, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
High ActivityBodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Bodmin, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and cold spots and abrupt shifts in atmosphere.
Uneasy ReputationLittledean Jail
Littledean Jail is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Cinderford, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on disembodied voices, screams, or footsteps.
Uneasy ReputationClink Prison Museum
Clink Prison Museum is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in City Of London, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on residual distress tied to confinement or neglect.
Uneasy ReputationClerkenwell House
Clerkenwell House is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Finsbury, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on disembodied voices, screams, or footsteps and doors, lights, or objects moving on their own.
High ActivityLancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Torrisholme, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.