Haunted Atlas

Step inside the historic Mount Vernon estate, once home to America's first president, George Washington, and discover the chilling tales of spirits that still roam its halls. As the former residence of the beloved founding father, it's no surprise that George Washington himself is said to make appearances in his former bedroom, only revealing himself in th...

Join us on the Haunted Atlas podcast as we explore the chilling history and paranormal activity surrounding the infamous O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. From the legendary gunfight that took place on October 26, 1881, to the spirits of those who lost their lives still lingering in the area, the O.K. Corral is a hotspot for ghostly encounters. Discover the stories of Jim Burnett, the local justice whose ghost is said to haunt t...

Once bustling with elderly residents and patients in need of care, Pinelawn Manor and Sumner Care Center now stand abandoned, their empty halls echoing with the whispers of the past. Originally established in the mid-1900s to provide support to the community of Sumner, IL, these buildings have seen years of decline and neglect before bei...

Nestled in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, the Hawthorne Hotel stands as a beacon of history and mystery. Built in the 1920s, this iconic hotel has witnessed centuries of change and transformation in the infamous witch trials town. But beyond its elegant facade lies a realm of paranormal activity and ghostly encounters that have left guests a...

Step inside the historic Flavel Mansion in Astoria, Oregon, where the legacy of Captain George Flavel lives on in more ways than one. Built in 1884 as a retirement home for the captain who saved countless lives along the treacherous Columbia River, the mansion has since become a museum filled with history and hauntings. Discover the tragic tale of the SS General Warren, where C...

Step into the ornate world of the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois, where history and paranormal activity intertwine. Built in 1929 with a nod to the Egyptian revival trend of the time, this theatre has seen its fair share of stars and tragedies over the years. From hosting JFK and Ronald Reagan to being the site of a professor's untimely passing, the Egyptian The...

Step back in time to the bustling mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, where the rush for gold brought a surge of population and, inevitably, a rise in crime. Join us as we explore the history of the Cripple Creek Jail, originally built in 1896 to house the town's lawbreakers. Discover the tales of vigilante justice, overcrowded cells, and the tragic fires tha...

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, rises a mansion so vast it feels more like a royal estate than a home. Biltmore Estate has witnessed generations of history, wealth, and loss—some say its original residents never truly left. Constructed by George W. Vanderbilt in the late 19th century, this sprawling estate boasts 35 be...

Built in 1882 in Crown Point, Indiana, the Old Lake County Jail was once considered escape-proof and one of the finest in the state. However, infamous criminals like John Dillinger and James Sammons managed to break free, leaving a legacy of daring escapes and criminal exploits. Today, the jail stands as a haunting reminder of its past, with repor...

Step back in time to 1905, when a young girl named Sallie tragically lost her life during a botched appendectomy in Atchison, Kansas. The house, originally built for physician Charles Finney, became forever linked to Sallie's spirit after her untimely passing. Fast forward to 1992, when Tony and Debra Pickman moved into the home, only to experience terrifying hauntings that...

Step back in time to the early 1900s, when doctors John Henderson and Carol Perry transformed a beautiful home into a holistic healing center, focusing on osteopathy and light therapy. However, the outbreak of tuberculosis in the 1920s forced them to shift their focus to caring for TB patients, a task that continued until the disease became curable. ...

Step inside the stone and brick walls of the Kewaunee Jail Museum and you'll find more than just historical artifacts. Built in 1876 with a unique feature of a sheriff's house integrated into the building, this jail witnessed daring escapes, violent incidents, and a century of lives lived both behind bars and beyond. But as the building aged and close...

Step back in time to the early 1800s as we explore the history and hauntings of the Hill-Physick House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built for a wealthy wine importer and later home to one of America's earliest surgeons, this historic mansion has seen its fair share of tragedy and triumph. Discover the stories of Dr. Phillip Syng Physick, his ex-wi...

Once a bustling educational center in Farrar, Iowa, the Farrar Schoolhouse has a history that stretches back to the early 1900s. Built on donated farmland by C.C. Geddes, this schoolhouse quickly became a beacon of education in the growing town. However, as the farming community struggled in the 1980s, the school eventually closed its doors in 2002, lea...

Once the lavish family home of Joseph Forepaugh, this historic mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota has seen its fair share of secrets, scandals, and tragedy. From a forbidden affair between Joseph and a servant named Molly to the heart-wrenching suicide that followed, the dark past of Forepaugh's continues to linger within its walls. Now transform...

In this episode of Haunted Atlas, we explore the chilling history and paranormal activity surrounding the Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville, Illinois. From its humble beginnings as a stagecoach stop to its transformation into a historic museum, the mansion has seen generations of tragedy and triumph. With reports of the ghostly presence of PD Cheney, his nanny Miss Dorothy, and unidentified spirits roaming the halls, the Cheney Mansi...

Step back in time to the heyday of Virginia City’s Washoe Club, where the wealthy elite once gathered in opulent luxury. But behind the exclusive doors lay a darker history of murder, mayhem, and lost souls. Join us as we explore the chilling tales of the lady in blue, the shy girl in white, and the playful prospector who still roams the bar, causing mischief and mayhem....

For the Season One finale of Haunted Atlas, the team steps out from behind the research and storytelling to reflect on the journey that launched the series. In this special episode, the hosts are interviewed about what it was really like to build Haunted Atlas from the ground up—traveling to legendary locations, digging through local history, and encountering moments that stayed with them long after the microphones were turne...

Step inside the opulent Neo-Classical style Admiral’s House, once home to the commander of the Charleston Navy Base, and discover the chilling history and reported paranormal activity that lurks within its walls. Built in 1905 with a budget of $12,000, this 7,391-square-foot estate has seen its fair share of changes over the years, from luxury renovations to neglect and f...