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Danvers State Hospital (Former Site)

Danvers, MA, United States

Danvers, MA

Haunting Rating★★★★★✓ Verified entry

THE STORY

Reported Haunting

Danvers State Hospital opened in 1878 and became one of America's most recognizable psychiatric hospitals before its closure. Visitors have reported shadow figures, phantom footsteps, mysterious voices, and an overwhelming sense of unease throughout the abandoned buildings. Its imposing Kirkbride architecture and troubled history have made it a legendary paranormal location.

Former psychiatric hospital often cited as inspiration for Arkham Asylum.

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