Most Haunted Places In Troy, New York To Visit
Following are the most haunted places in Troy, New York, where dark history and restless spirits merge in the eerie, mist-filled streets of this ancient city. From haunted castles to shadowy underground vaults, these places hold tales of mystery, death, and the unexplained—daring only the bravest souls to explore.
Forest Park / Pine wood Cemetery
: "Forest Park cemetery (also known as Pinewood Cemetery is known to be in the top ten haunted cemeteries in the country. It is an old deserted cemetery - no new bodies have been buried there for many years. Many ghosts have been sighted there, photos of strange things have also been taken and published in the local newspapers. A renowned psychic says the cemetery was build on an Indian burial ground, and the spiritual activity is very turbulent and malicious. - January 2007 Correction: In 2004 there was indeed someone buried in the cemetery."
Frear Park
: "Large "things" like to jump onto cars that sit in the park. They leave claw marks on the back. There is no large wildlife in this area. Its the feeling like when a friend jumps onto the back of your car when you a about to drive away."
Lansingburgh High school
: "There is said to be children running and playing in room 243 at night, there also is said to be a ghost of john in the same room and can be seen walking around with a axe.. there was a mass murder in 1936."
St. Mary's Cemetery
: "Just at the bottom of the hill, a green, glowing orb can be seen hovering right in front of a gravestone."
Troy Cemetery
: "Long after midnight, especially on Halloween; many people have reported witnessing the statue of the Holy Mary crying blood. Along with other ghostly sightings throughout the cemetery. The Troy Cemetery has been called one of the most haunted cemeteries in the United States."
Troy Country Club
: "When driving by the Troy Country Club at night there have been sightings of a waitress that worked there in the 70''s. It is rumored that when she was driving to work there one winter night, her car slipped on ice and fell off the bridge. Even in the daytime you can see footprints leading into the woods in the snow."
West Hall
: "Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - This building served as a hospital prior to becoming a classroom building for RPI. The ghost of a lady in white is often seen walking the halls. She is said to be a nurse that died in a fire that gutted the building while trying to save children. The ghost is welcomed and well liked. Signs jokingly say things such as "Please turn off the lights for the ghost when you leave.""