Ghost Across The US

Ghosts are all around us all the time. Some make themselves better known than others. Here I will post stories I gather on the most well know ghosts in the US as well as some of the lesser known. There are many more than are listed here please if you have any stories you'd like to see featured here email me wttnghosthunter@gmail.com

"Resurrection Mary"

"Resurrection Mary" is undoubtedly one of the most famous ghosts in the US. The scene just outside of Chicago, IL the place Archer Ave, near Resurrection Cemetery. Perhaps the first account of "Resurrection Mary" was to a man named Jerry Palus, he met the girl and they danced the evening away, it was then she asked for a ride home but she wanted to drive past Resurrection cemetery first then she made him pull the car over. At that point she informed him he must stay there, that's when she jumped out of the car and darted for the cemetery gates, disappearing before his eyes before ever reaching them. There are many documented evens of "Resurrection Mary" especially with cab drivers who get lost on the dark roads. If you ever happen to be in this Chicago suburb on a dark night and see a younger woman who appears to be glowing, will you stop to pick her up?

"The White House Demon Cat"

One of the lesser known ghosts in the US isn't a human at all it's a cat. It has frequently been sighted before a change in the administration. Although no detailed records have been kept of the sightings, the appearance of  Demon Cat is believed is a bad omen because it is seen most often seen before great tragic events. It was seen before the crash of 1929 which led to the Great Depression, before JFK’s assassination and other national tragedies.

"The Roosevelt Hotel"

In Hollywood, there is a haunted hotel. Marylyn Monroe still appears in a mirror in the lobby, the mirror that was in her room while she lived in the hotel. A well known trumpet player still plays in the middle of the night as well as countless other well known ghosts of the past appearing at the strangest times. The question is can you handle it?

"Alcatraz"

Sitting like a beacon in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, between San Francisco and Oakland, CA, is Alcatraz Island. Though most prominently known for the years it served as a maximum security prison, the “Rock’s” history stretches far beyond those infamous days, and its legends and stories continue to find their way into American lore, complete with a number of ghosts who are said to remain upon the island. Including, but not limited to, the notorious Chicago ganster, Al Capone.

"Redd Foxx"

The popular star of the long running “Sanford & Son” television series has been known to haunt Stage 31 at Paramount Studios where he died of a heart attack. At the studio people have heard him laughing at the jokes and claim he just kind of hangs around. More often, the comedian is known to haunt his former home in Las Vegas. After a terrible battle with the IRS, he lost the home when the IRS forced the sale. The new owner reportedly saw Foxx’s apparition walking around in a bathrobe. Other strange occurrences included lights that turned on and off by themselves and a sliding glass door constantly opening of its own accord. Today the building houses offices for Nevada Aqua Air Systems. Continuing to have trouble with the sliding door, they finally replaced it with a wooden swinging door. However, this didn’t stop the door from opening with invisible hands.

"Clark Gable"

One of the biggest box office stars during the 1930’s and ‘40’s, both Clark Gable and his wife, Carole Lombard are said to haunt the Oatman Hotel in Oatman, AZ. After they married, in Kingman, they spent their honeymoon at the Oatman Hotel

"Benjamin Franklin" 

 Instrumental in laying the government’s foundation when the United States was first established, Franklin was also known for his work as a writer, inventor, philosopher, and scientist. Today, Franklin is said to haunt the Philosophical Society’s library in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some people have even reported that the Philosophical Society's statue of Franklin has been seen dancing along the streets..

"Abraham Lincoln"

 The most often spied spirit of all of our American Presidents, Lincoln was know to be a believer in the supernatural. Honest Abe is known to haunt not only the White House, but also several sites in Springfield, IL where his political career began.

"Elvis Presley"

 Just as flamboyant in death as he was in life, the legendary singer continues to haunt his beloved home in Memphis. A white-sequined Elvis has been seen by stagehands at the Las Vegas Hilton where he often performed in the early 1970s. He has also been “seen” in a rambling old building just off Nashville’s Music Row. At one time, the building housed the recording studios of RCA in the 1950’s and it was here that Elvis recorded his breakthrough 1956 hit single, Heartbreak Hotel. Though RCA is no longer there, the building continues to house a TV production studio that produces music-related programs. According to people that have worked there, every time Elvis’ names is mentioned something strange happens, such as ladders falling down, lights blowing out, and unexplained noises coming through the sound system. A white-sequined Elvis has reportedly been spotted by stagehands at this hotel where he performed in the early 1970s.

Elvis is the second most sited "ghost" in America. As many people believe he faked his own death making him not only a ghost but also an Urban Legend, like the most sited Urban Legend "Bigfoot" people still see him to this day.