If you love history with a paranormal twist, explore these 13 haunted homes, where past residents may not have fully moved on...
1. Marion Street House, Dunmore (Near Scranton)
This Victorian home gained internet fame when it was listed on Zillow as "slightly haunted." Reports include footsteps, faint screams at 3:13 a.m., and ghostly reflections in the bathroom mirror.
2. West Mountain Sanitarium, Scranton
Though technically not a home, this abandoned tuberculosis hospital is infamous for paranormal activity, making it a hotspot for ghost hunters.
3. The Harry Packer Mansion, Jim Thorpe
This opulent mansion, which inspired the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney, hosts murder mystery events and is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of its former residents.
4. The Lake House Hotel, Saylorsburg
Situated in the Poconos, the haunted “Hotel of Horror” operates seasonally, but eerie activity is said to continue year-round.
5. Hansell Road House, New Hope
This charming farmhouse is known for mysterious sounds and ghost sightings, such as a woman in white who wanders the premises.
6. Concord School House, Concordville
While a former school, the attached living quarters housed caretakers. Paranormal sightings include spectral children and phantom footsteps in the hallways.
7. Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg
This Civil War-era inn allegedly hosts multiple spirits, including Confederate soldiers and a young boy named Jeremy. Guests often report strange noises and shadows.
8. Cashtown Inn, Cashtown
Located near Gettysburg, this inn is known for ghostly apparitions, including Confederate soldiers who appear in the guest rooms and hallways.
9. Selma Mansion, Norristown
Built in the 1790s, this Federal-style home is said to be haunted by previous owners. Visitors and paranormal groups report cold spots, disembodied voices, and shadows.
10. The General Wayne Inn, Merion Station
This historic tavern, converted into a home and office space, is linked to over 300 years of hauntings, including a Hessian soldier who roams the building.
11. Bube’s Brewery, Mount Joy
Although it functions as a restaurant and entertainment venue today, the brewery and adjacent hotel have a reputation for ghost sightings and mysterious activity.
12. Hill View Manor, New Castle
Originally an old-age home, visitors now report strange occurrences like objects moving on their own and shadow figures lingering in rooms.
13. David Stewart Farm, Gettysburg
Serving as a Civil War field hospital, this house is now said to be haunted by soldiers and doctors. Many visitors experience unexplained sounds and eerie sensations.
These homes (and some hybrid spaces) offer a glimpse into Pennsylvania’s rich haunted history. The mix of ghost stories, local lore, and eerie encounters makes these places especially fascinating for those seeking supernatural experiences.