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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.

814 Documented haunted/historical locations
6,301 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
553 Locations personally visited

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Tonight's spotlight: Soule Chapel Methodist Cemetery

Soule Chapel Methodist Cemetery is a small rural burial ground located near the community of Smoot in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Zona Heaster Shue, known as the Greenbrier Ghost, was buried there.

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Featured haunted locations

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Homes or Mansions Key West FLORIDA

The Artist House

Built between 1890-98, and formerly the home of the celebrated Key West painter, Robert Eugene Otto, and his wife Anne, a concert and jazz pianist, More →

Colleges Kent OHIO

Kent State University

The university was established in 1910 as a normal school. The first classes were held in 1912 at various locations and in temporary buildings in Kent. More →

Homes or Mansions Gettysburg PENNSYLVANIA

Jenny Wade Birth Home

This house was built circa. 1820 and is the home where Jenny Wade was born. More →

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Lighthouses

Lighthouses are often thought to be haunted because they are located next to large, moving bodies of water. There are many lighthouses located near beaches that are perilous because ships have crashed there, resulting in a large number of deaths. These deaths could be linked to ghostly sightings. Lighthouses are also often haunted by lighthouse keepers or their families, as they frequently lived in extreme solitude, which could lead to emotional discomfort and even violence, perhaps creating leftover energy as well as their feeling the need to continue their work to keep sailors safe on the high seas. The aura surrounding haunted lighthouses is enhanced by the fact that much local folklore and many stories about them have been passed down through the years.

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Abandoned Buildings

Ghost stories often center around old buildings or structures that have been abandoned and left to deteriorate, as they contribute to a spooky atmosphere. As time goes on, stories and traditions about strange events that take place in these locations might be handed down from one generation to the next, strengthening the belief in the lore. These stories frequently draw in those who are interested and courageous, since they want to feel the excitement of the unknown. Although the reports of hauntings at these locations may be more folklore in nature, there are some that may carry historical background that should be investigated, as they may be what caused the location to become abandoned in the first place.

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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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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.

Grandview Cemetery - Whitesboro

Grandview Cemetery in the Village of Whitesboro, New York, is the final resting place of John Young. The founder of Youngstown, Ohio. More →

Miss Lizzie’s Coffee

Miss Lizzie's Coffee opened in Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 4, 2023, the anniversary of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. More →

Central Congregational Church - Fall River

Central Congregational Church in Fall River, Massachusetts, began with a separation from the First Congregational Church. On November 16, 1842, seventy members formed a new congregation following a disagreement within the older church. More →

St. Patrick's Cemetery - Fall River

St. Patrick's Cemetery on Robeson Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a Catholic burial ground connected to the city's immigrant heritage. 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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