The Whaley House: Built on the Gallows
An 1857 home built on a former gallows — long called one of the most haunted houses in America.
A home on cursed ground
Thomas Whaley built this Greek Revival house in 1857 on land that had been a public gallows. Tragedy followed the family for decades.The hauntings
Long called one of the most haunted houses in the U.S., visitors report the heavy footsteps of "Yankee Jim" (hanged on the site before the house was built), the scent of cigars, and apparitions of the Whaley family.Visit
Now a museum, the Whaley House offers daytime and evening tours.Find real haunts near you 🎃
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