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At PANICd.com, every location holds a story waiting to be uncovered. From forgotten cemeteries and abandoned asylums to historic landmarks hiding unsettling pasts, our database is built for those who seek more than just a place on a map. Each entry is a doorway into history, folklore, and firsthand paranormal claims gathered from years of exploration across the United States. Whether you are a seasoned investigator, a curious traveler, or someone drawn to the unexplained, PANICd.com invites you to step beyond the surface and explore the shadows where history and hauntings collide.

794 Documented haunted/historical locations
6,048 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
503 Locations personally visited

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Tonight's spotlight: Strock Stone House

The Judge William Shaw Anderson house, also known as the Strock Stone House, was built in 1831 of huge blocks of sandstone, some weighing as much as 750 pounds, quarried from Stony Ridge on South Turner Road in Austintown.

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Museums Richmond VIRGINIA

The Poe Museum

The Poe Museum, or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe. More →

Homes or Mansions Natchitoches LOUISIANA

Magnolia Lane Plantation

This is an old plantation in Natchitoches, Louisiana. In 2001, it was declared a National Historic Landmark. More →

Homes or Mansions Kent OHIO

Kent Masonic Temple

The Kent Masonic Lodge, one of the most striking landmarks in Kent, Ohio, began not as a temple but as the private home of one of the town's most important figures, Marvin Kent. More →

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Poor Houses or County Homes

People often think that old, poor houses are "haunted" because they are more likely to have a tragic history, such as deaths that occurred in the house due to illness, accidents, inappropriate activities, or violence. These locations would also be used to house tuberculosis patients. Tragic events could leave behind "residual energy" that people interpret as ghostly activity. Additionally, the poor condition of these buildings can make people feel uneasy. These locations would be funded by local counties, but most have been closed in the mid-1980s to early 1990s due to lack of funding or reports of inappropriate activity. As a result, many of these abandoned sites have become the focus of urban explorers and paranormal enthusiasts, potentially stimulating the paranormal activity that is housed within.

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Funeral Homes

Former funeral homes are often considered haunted because they were places where death, grief, and emotional intensity were part of everyday life. For decades, these buildings served as the final stop for the deceased, where bodies were prepared, wakes were held, and families gathered in moments of deep sorrow. Many believe that such environments can leave behind residual energy, especially when strong emotions like sadness, shock, or even unresolved trauma are present. In addition, funeral homes frequently handled individuals who may have died suddenly or under tragic circumstances, adding to the idea that some spirits might linger or remain attached to the location. The combination of repeated exposure to death, ritual practices surrounding the dead, and the emotional weight carried within the walls makes former funeral homes a common focal point for reports of paranormal activity.

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Taverns

The association of old taverns with ghost stories is often attributed to their history as sites of social gatherings, often with a large number of people passing through, and sometimes sad events that led to the notion that spirits might stay. Taverns played an important role in the towns they served, acting as gathering places, providing lodging for travelers, and even occasionally becoming hubs for political discourse and violent conflict. As a result, ghost stories arise, and taverns often become hotspots for ghost tours and paranormal investigations, further cementing their reputation in popular culture and possibly bolstering activity.

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Interactive haunted map

The PANICd Haunted Map is a powerful tool that brings hundreds of documented paranormal locations to life, allowing users to visually explore haunted sites across the country. By plotting real locations with precise geocodes, the map lets visitors discover nearby hauntings, filter by categories like cemeteries or historic buildings, and dive deeper into each site’s history and reported paranormal activity. Whether you are planning a road trip or simply exploring from home, the haunted map transforms raw data into an interactive experience that makes the unknown feel just a little closer.

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Recently Added Locations

Here is a listing of our most recently added locations. Check back often as we are adding new locations as we find them.

Lily Dale

Nestled along the shores of Cassadaga Lake in western New York, Lily Dale was founded in 1879 as the Cassadaga Lake Free Association. It was created as a summer camp where spiritualists could gather to exchange ideas. More →

Fenway Park

Fenway Park opened on April 20, 1912, making it the oldest ballpark still used in Major League Baseball. More →

Devil's Rock Batavia

For well over a century, people have passed the legends surrounding Devil's Rock from one generation to the next. According to local folklore, the unusual shape of the rock inspired stories that supernatural forces had a hand in its creation. More →

The Haunted Hinsdale / Dandy House

The Haunted Hinsdale House, also known as the Dandy House, is located in the rural countryside of Hinsdale, New York. The modest farmhouse has become one of the most famous allegedly haunted homes in the state. More →

Our Haunted Travels

Our Haunted Travels is based on locations that PANICd.com members and/or owners have visited to conduct research or an investigation based on reported paranormal claims within the PANICd.com database. All of the locations and articles posted here are based on personal experiences of the members and/or owners. We have also used the original PANICd.com YouTube channel to convert it over to Our Haunted Travels where have have documented the locations we have visited from the database on the channel. Below is a playlist on our videos within the most recent one produced.

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