Haunted Places in Vermont
Vermont is a state with a rich history and a stunning natural beauty that is known for its rolling hills, forests, and lakes. This beautiful state is also home to many haunted places, where strange occurrences and ghostly apparitions have been reported for centuries. Some of Vermont’s haunted locations are said to be haunted by the spirits of former residents and travelers who lost their lives there, while others are rumored to be haunted by the spirits of former soldiers and settlers who lived and died in the state…
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Bowman Family Mausoleum
The Bowman Family Estate, also known as Laurel Hall, can be found sitting upon a small hill above the village of Cuttingsville. It was built by John P. Bowman following the death of his wife and two daughters to infections (possibly Scarlet Fever) in 1854 and 1979. Being a loving and devoted family man, he…
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Emilys Bridge of Stowe
Built in 1844 over a brook, Emily’s Bridge of Stowe is 50-feet long bridge that is the subject of legend. Featured in postcards as the idyllic scenic spot embodying the woodsy feel of spring, the bridge is certainly charming. With its simple grey A-frame wood tunnel, an ordinary yellow sign that denotes the name of…
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The Bennington Triangle
The Bennington Triangle is an area located in southwestern Vermont that has been a place with mysterious occurrences for decades. The name “The Bennington Triangle” was actually first used by a radio broadcaster and author named Jospeh A. Citro in 1992 when he was recounting the story involving six people going missing there between 1945…
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Haunted Railroad Bridge
The haunted Railroad Bridge was originally called the Woodstock Bridge. It is located near Hartford, Vermont. The current bridge is built of steel. However, the original bridge was made of wood. In 1887, the “Night Express” headed for Montreal, Canada was speeding along the countryside in an attempt to make up for delays. One of the…
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Wheelocks Haunted Farmhouse
Deacon Jonathan Wheelock built his farmhouse in Cavendish, VT, in 1789, where he owned over 1,000 acres of surrounding land. Wheelock was born September 18, 1727, in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. He married Anna Drury Wheelock in 1735 and they moved to Cavendish in 1789. Wheelock is known for founding the first Episcopalian church in Cavendish, and…
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Vergennes Opera House
The Vergennes Opera House is located in Vergennes, Vermont. It can be found on the second floor of the city hall. It was originally built in 1897 as part of a celebrated tradition of community based opera houses. The opera house hosted many events, including political rallies, graduations, and debates, until it fell into disuse in…
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The White House Inn
The White House Inn is located in Wilmington, Vermont. The inn was built in 1915, and served as a summer home for Martin Brown, a lumber baron, and his wife Clara. The inn is a beautifully built home with many unique features that have been preserved over the decades. Built on a hilltop in Vermont, the…
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Brattleboro Retreat Tower
The Brattleboro Retreat Tower is located in Brattleboro, Vermont. The Brattleboro Retreat was established in 1834 as a mental health facility. In a time when mental health patients were often neglected and tormented, the Brattleboro Retreat treated their patients with respect and care. The Brattleboro Retreat Tower was built in 1887, and the facility had the…
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Shelburne Museum
The Shelburne Museum is a veritable treasure trove of Americana, located in Shelburne, Vermont. The museum grounds span 45 acres and include 39 buildings, all of which are filled to the brim with an impressive collection of folk art, quilts, furniture, paintings, textiles, and more. The museum’s collection includes over 150,000 objects, ranging from Early…
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Hartness House Inn
The Hartness House Inn, located in Springfield, was built by James Hartness in the early 1900s. James was said to be an inventor and builder. Having found it difficult to concentrate on his inventions, he designed the house to include a series of underground rooms and tunnels in order to work on them in peace.…