Haunted Places in Pennsylvania

Ghost Stories, Urban Legends & Scary Things in Pittsburgh & Beyond

Here is a list of haunted locations around Pennsylvania, based on ghost stories and urban legends. Are these sites really haunted? Check them out for yourself! Many of these places are accessible to visitors (please check - don't trespass). Tales of restless spirits, green men and ghost cars abound through the dark woods on chilly October nights. Are they true or just urban legends? You decide... This is a page of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Guide, therefore most of these sites are located in the Pittsburgh area, but more entries are planned, expanding across Pennsylvania.
In order to further get into the Halloween spirit, be sure to check out my list of Haunted Houses in Pittsburgh , and other Halloween Events and Attractions . If you know of a haunted place or western Pennsylvania ghost story not listed here, please email me the details, and maybe I'll post it. Finally, be sure to join us on Facebook. Now onto the list… Happy Haunting!

1.	1201 Bruce Hall, University of Pittsburgh
	Who are these ghostly banquet guests that are overstaying their welcome?

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Oakland / East End Haunted Location:    Oakland Ghost Story:   On the top floor of the Bruce Residence Hall is located Room 1201, a banquet hall that is used for catered special events. There have been many accounts over the years of paranormal activity in the room: cold spots, objects moving, and the feelings of spiritual presences while otherwise alone. The ghosts are believed to be those of two women who committed suicide many years ago in the room. Though relatively harmless, these occurances have left several workers and vistiors to 1201 unnerved and happy to be out of there…

2.	13 Bends
	Legends abound along this curvy stretch of roadway… Childlike ghosts at play!

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Upper Monongahela Valley Haunted Location:    Coultersville / White Oak Ghost Story:   One of the most popular but confusing urban legends is the story of "13 Bends". The main story involves Coulterville Cemetery near Elizabeth, McKeesport and Boston. An old orphanage from the 1800s that stood on this site burned down years ago, and you can still supposedly hear footsteps and children, and perhaps see some apparitions in the rear view mirror of your car! Some encounter a great sense of sadness as they drive by. Childlike handprints can then be seen all over the vehicle. But it is the isolated location of the cemetery that makes it even more spooky. There is but one way in and out, along a long, curvy road toward the river. On this road, the legend of "13 Bends" was born. If you count the number of bends in the road in one direction, there are 13, but on the way back, only 12. The only explanation is, of course, sinister spirits or playful century-old orphans! But the legend of "13 Bends" has spread. Some in the local area have mapped the 13 bends phenom to nearby Route 48 above the Boston Bridge. And somehow the legend is often mentioned in Harmar or Harmarville, on Cambell's Run Road near the location of an old mine site. Go figure!

3.	Carnegie Library of Homestead
	Bad blood from the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Oakland / East End Haunted Location:    Oakland Ghost Story:   If you know anything about Pittsburgh history, it may not surprise you that this library is haunted. It was given as a gift by Carnegie only 6 years after the deadly Homestead Steel Strike of 1892. Despite his good intentions, there was still bad blood among the steel workers for Carnegie, for defeating their attempt at organized labor. Could it be these restless steel workers that haunt and make trouble in this century-old historic building?

4.	Chatham Universitiy's "Blue Lady of Woodland Hall”
	One of Chatham's many ghosts, the "Blue Lady" will make sure you don't oversleep and miss class…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Oakland / East End Haunted Location:    Oakland Ghost Story:   Chatham University is so haunted that they now hold an annual "ghost walk" to tell all of their tales. There are several scattered around campus, each with its own interesting and tragic story. The most well known is the "Blue Lady of Woodland Hall”, who has appeared to students, hovering above them as they wake. Nearby, Carlow College has its own tale in Room 947 of Dougherty Hall. Late at night, students have reported seeing misty apparitions and hearing scratching noises on the walls.

5.	Collectiques Shop of Monongahela, PA
	Who is haunting 808 Main Street?

Haunted Place:   Washington County Area:   Monongehela Valley Haunted Location:    Monongahela Ghost Story:   At this antique shop, located at 808 West Main Street, the ghost of a young girl sometimes provides a chill when present, and her voice can sometimes be heard. In fact, this ghost has supposedly been photographed! This building must have quite a history; it was built in 1869.

6.	Congelier House: The Most Haunted House in America
	Gone for almost 100 years, but the stories from this house will chill you to this day!

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   North Side Haunted Location:    Pittsburgh (Manchester) Ghost Story:   Once noted as "The Most Haunted House in America", this home on Pittsburgh's North Side is still creating chills, even though it is long gone. It was built in the 1860's at 1129 Ridge Avenue, the home of Charles & Lydia Congelier. The house had numerous owners and visitors, each adding to the macabre history of the building. Finally, by some reports it met its demise in a grand explosion in 1927 - others say it was razed, either way it has passed into the annals of local folklore.

7.	Connellsville Carnegie Library
	Perhaps this ghost is trying to return some overdue books…

Haunted Place:   Fayette County Area:   Foothills Haunted Location:    Connellsville Ghost Story:    Inside the library, there are reports of bodiless footsteps and the sighting of an elderly lady in a bubushka seen through the window of the now shuttered building. The library was built on the site of an old graveyard…

8.	Covert's Crossing
	Scary stories have lingered for decades about Covert's Crossing. It is only fitting that it met its end in such an unusual way…

Haunted Place:   Lawrence County Area:   New Castle Haunted Location:    New Castle Ghost Story:   Covert’s Crossing was a single-lane old bridge in New Castle, PA. The bridge was built in 1887, and was very narrow. It has become the subject of many legends in the area, most of which involve headless spirits and midnight tragedies. For example, one story asserts that a newlywed couple in a horse drawn carriage was struck head on by a car on the bridge on their wedding night. The groom was never found, and the bride was decapitated. Variations of this story substitute the couple for a young girl on her prom night, and yet another mentions a railroad worker from the nearby tracks. In all the stories, the poor souls basically met the same end. Legend has it that these spirits would appear at midnight to whoever was brave enough to stop on the bridge. But this dangerous stunt is fortunately not possible anymore: the entire bridge was stolen in 2011 and sold for scrap! That just adds to the legend of Covert’s Crossing, maybe not in a haunted sort of way, but definitely in a strange and unusual way!

9.	Crow Rock
	The tragic deaths of the Crow sisters are remembered in this rural valley over 200 years later…

Haunted Place:   Greene County Area:   Southwestern Corner Haunted Location:    Crabapple Ghost Story:   A horrifying massacre took place on May 1, 1791 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Four young sisters, ranging in age from 10 to 16 were brutally attacked on their way home, by two indians and a white accomplice in search of information about a nearby fort. Catharine, Susan and Betsy Crow perished in the attacks, and only their sister Tena managed to escape. The attackers hid behind what is known today as "Crow Rock", which is located in Crabapple Hollow, Richhill Township, near the town of Wind Ridge. The rock still stands today near its original location as an eerie memorial to the girls. It is difficult to find due to the extremely rural and isolated nature of this part of Green County, and it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that these frontier people faced daily.

10.	Dixmont State Hospital / Mental Institution
	Dixmont is gone now, and hopefully the spirits of the legends have found some rest.

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Ohio Valley Haunted Location:    Emsworth Ghost Story:   This old institutional campus of buildings in Kilbuck Township was the object of many rumors and ghost stories. It has been torn down in recent years, but still holds a special place for many ghost hunters. The buildings on the expansive grounds sat vacant for many years, which only helped to increase its reputation for paranormal activity (the mental instiution part didn't hurt either).

11.	Ghost of the Allegheny County Jail
	Some prisoners seem to have more than a "life" sentence! Even death provides no escape…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Golden Triangle Haunted Location:    Downtown Pittsburgh Ghost Story:   In 1907, prisoners in one section of the Allegheny County Jail pleaded to be moved to another area of the facility. It seemed that the ghost of a former cellmate, W.A. Culp, still could not escape and was harrassing and terrifying the men. Culp committed suicide in the prison, and it seems that he wasn't happy to find out that he still was trapped within its walls! The frightened former cellmates were granted their request.

12.	Haunted Slippery Rock University
	If you are in the area of SRU, maybe you'll encounter Emma Miller or Mose Whorton. They say they are still around…

Haunted Place:   Butler County Area:   Lake Arthur / Slippery Rock Haunted Location:    Slippery Rock Ghost Story:   Slippery Rock seems to have a number of locations on campus with ghostly reputations. Most of these revolve around Emma Guffy Miller. Sites include Miller Auditorium and North Hall. Nearby McConnell's Mill State Park is reputed to house its own ghost at the Old Mill - former caretaker Mose Whorton…

13.	Haunted US Hotel in Hollidaysburg
	This hotel seems to have many unpaying guests!

Haunted Place:   N/A Area:   Nearby sw Pennsylvania Haunted Location:    Hollidaysburg Ghost Story:   The US Hotel in Hollidaysburg has a long history of paranormal activity. Built in the mid-nineteenth century, it has been used primarily as an inn and restaurant, but also has been rumored to have had ties to the underground railroad. The hotel burned in 1871 and was rebuilt. It is believed that a girl may have perished in the fire, and that her spirit still haunts the upper floors. A playful ghost, the most that many have encountered was on the order of slamming doors and things being knocked over. However, a group of ghost hunters had a much more terrifying experience, relating to a hostile sprit of a murderer and his unfortunate victim…

14.	Historic Harmony Inn: Food & "Spirits"
	These ghosts seem to be friendly; encounters with them are typically non-threatening.

Haunted Place:   Butler County Area:   Southwestern Butler Haunted Location:    Harmony Ghost Story:   The Harmony Inn is located in a National Historic District in the town of Harmony, PA. It was originally owned by Austin Pearce, a prominent banker, mill operator and railroad executive as early as 1856. Over the years, the building has had numerous owners and uses and has a colorful history. The spirits that haunt the inn seem to be friendly, and most of the reported encounters relatively benign. Legend has it that there are at least 3 ghostly entities that keep an eye on things! Maybe for this reason, the Harmony Inn has been featured often in the media, especially around Halloween. Today, the Harmony Inn is open as a restaurant and offers many special events.

15.	Jean Bonnet Tavern
	Several ghosts are said to reside in this centuries old Tavern. If only the walls could talk…

Haunted Place:   N/A Area:   Nearby sw Pennsylvania Haunted Location:    Bedford Ghost Story:   The Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford was built in the 1760s. At one point, the building was used as a prison, and several condemned prisoners were hanged on location. So it is not surprising that the building has developed a reputation for paranormal activity over its many years! One ghost is that of a young girl waiting for her lover to return - her footsteps can be heard running to the window, pausing, then slowly walking back again. There have also been numerous sightings of ghostly men in frontier clothing, sounds of patrons enjoying the bar while closed, even mysterious, staring eyes appearing in the walls!

16.	John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center
	History comes alive at the History Center… but what else still lingers in the far reaches of the building?

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Golden Triangle Haunted Location:    Pittsburgh (Strip District) Ghost Story:   This building, in the Strip District of Pittsburgh, was once site of the Chautauqua Lake Ice Co, which exploded due to fire on February 9, 1898. The building has since been renovated and now houses the John Heinz History Center. Several staff members, including night security guards, have witnessed strange sights and sounds there. Most activity seems to center around the 5th floor (used as storage/archives) and the loading dock area. Spirits have been known to occupy and interact with the exhibits there. The History Center is open to the public 7 days a week from 10AM to 5PM (holidays excluded).

17.	Mary "Old Mollie" Derry - The Witch of Fayette County
	Moll Derry was certainly a character - whatever it was that she did became the source of many legends.

Haunted Place:   Fayette County Area:   Foothills Haunted Location:    Haydentown Ghost Story:   Stories and folklore about a supposed witch in rural Fayette County have survived for over 2 centuries. Moll Derry was her name, a fortuneteller and whiskey seller who resided near Haydentown, PA. Her reputation as a witch was well known in the area. She supposedly could cast spells, throw curses and predict the future. Some said she could even fly! It was best not to anger her. One story asserts that she cursed three men who had mocked her, saying that each would encounter death by hanging. As you might imagine, their fate was sealed. As you can imagine, the legends of Old Mollie have been exaggerated over the years. Some have argued that she not a witch, but was more of a healer in the ways of Pennsylvania Dutch Hexcraft, or "Pow-wow". It is interesting to see how folklore and legends develop over the decades and centuries.

18.	McKees Rocks Indian Burial Ground
	This ancient burial ground sits just outside of Pittsburgh…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Ohio Valley Haunted Location:    McKees Rocks Ghost Story:   An indian burial ground located in the otherwise urban town of McKees Rocks near Pittsburgh may be little known, but it gets attention every once in a while in the media. Estimates say that between 500 to 1000 may have been buried at the site about 2000-2300 years ago. The number of bodies unearthed has been much smaller, along with many artifacts. This site has been of interest for over 100 years and has received special attention from many Native American groups as well as archeologists. At this point, there is much disagreement as to what, if anything, still exists at the site.

19.	Mishler Theater
	It seems that Isaac Mishler has not left the building - what love for the theater!

Haunted Place:   N/A Area:   Nearby sw Pennsylvania Haunted Location:    Altoona Ghost Story:   Since 1906, the Mishler Theater in Altoona has hosted countless shows and performances and has become a landmark of the community. It must have been very difficult for its original owner, Isaac Mishler, to sell the theater in 1923 and watch it be converted into a movie house. The building was once again rennovated in the 1960s and continues to operate. Ever attached to the Theater, the spirit of Mr. Mishler has been seen by performers, watching the show or strolling backstage. He loved his theater so much that he could never really leave it! Ghosts of former caretakers and a woman who tragicly died in the theater have also been reported.

20.	Mount Washington Tavern
	Stagecoach travelers that have stayed for more than just the night…

Haunted Place:   Fayette County Area:   Chestnut / Laurel Haunted Location:    Farmington Ghost Story:   Mount Washington Tavern is located off the National Road and is part of the Fort Necessity National Battlefield Park. It is one of many taverns that were built along the National Road. These taverns gave weary stagecoach travelers a place to eat and rest. Today a museum, there have been reports of unexplainable footsteps and laughing at the tavern after the park has closed, along with other chilling accounts of orbs and spiritual presences. There have even been recent reports of seeing faces in the windows and one of encountering a ghost materialize before her eyes…

21.	Old Stone House
	A tragic incident occurred in 1843 at the Old Stone House. Is this related to the rumored paranormal activity?

Haunted Place:   Butler County Area:   Lake Arthur / Slippery Rock Haunted Location:    West Liberty / SRU Ghost Story:   The "Old Stone House" in Butler was well known as a stagecoach stop on the Venango Trail, between Pittsburgh & Erie. Built in 1822, the inn / tavern had a tough reputation from the rough crowd that frequented it. Many shady and illegal operations occurred here back in the day. Today, footsteps and unexplained noises can be heard throughout the structure, and the apparition of a 19th century woman has been occasionally seen roaming around. Her identity could be that of a certain Mrs. Wigton, who was killed in her nearby home by Sam Mohawk in 1843. Mohawk, a known troublemaker, had been drunk and confrontational shortly before the murder, which occured just after being kicked out of the tavern.

22.	Polly Williams, The Legend of (White Rocks)
	Polly Williams was found dead at the base of White Rocks near Uniontown in 1810. Many suspected her fiancee threw her off… Injustice?

Haunted Place:   Fayette County Area:   Chestnut / Laurel Haunted Location:    Fairchance Ghost Story:   "Polly Williams, 1792 - 1810: Behold with pity you that pass by, Here do the bones of Polly Williams lie. Who was cut off in tender bloom, By a vile wretch, her pretended groom." Sweet Polly Williams fell to her death from nearby White Rocks under questionable circumstances. Was her demise the work of her fiancee Phillip Rodgers? He was acquitted, and claimed innocence. Does Polly still roam Chestnut Ridge searching for justice?

23.	Quaker Church (Providence Meetinghouse)
	Arguably the most spiritually active site in the area… but is the wrong man being blamed for the hauntings and strange occurences?

Haunted Place:   Fayette County Area:   North Central Fayette Haunted Location:    Perryopolis / Fayette City Ghost Story:   Situated on a scenic hilltop near Perryopolis, the Quaker Church was originally the Meetinghouse for members of the Society of Friends in the area. The site was originally used for such purpose since 1789. There is no door on the building, so visitors can walk right in. The church and surrounding cemetery have been the subject of numerous paranormal accounts for decades. Tales of voices being heard, devil worship, ghostly oppression and even a "hound from hell" abound. Some will not even turn their car off when visiting at night in fear that is will not start again! But the main legend involves a particular gravestone, that of William Lynch, with a scary inscription (at least by today's standards). Supposedly you will be cursed if you read it aloud, causing bad luck to you and your companions. On a personal note, I have experienced this firsthand, and is something that I cannot explain. My tale is described in detail in my friend, Tom White's, book - please check it out! I have been to this site numerous times, and have said that if there ever was a haunted site, this would be it! In recent years I discussed the matter with William Lynch's great-granddaughter, who lives in the area and is a local historian. Her opinion is that, if the site is haunted, it is not by Billy Lynch. She has heard many family accounts that he was a caring and gentle man, and believes he would not haunt anyone. He did die a tragic death, however, in a story that involves Jacob Cross, his son-in-law, who happens to be buried only a few feet away. Perhaps folklore has the wrong tombstone!

24.	Shades of Death Road (Avella, PA)
	How would you like to live at 13 Shades of Death Rd.?

Haunted Place:   Washington County Area:   Nothwestern Washington Haunted Location:    Avella Ghost Story:   This is an actual road just north of Avella, PA. It appears to be just another beautiful country road in the wooded countryside of western Pennsylvania. This road is not far from the Meadowcroft Rock Shelter and Museum, and the entire area is rather enchanting. For now, the mystery remains how it got it's name…

25.	Snyder Cemetery
	Is the ghost of Conrad Snyder behind the strange happenings at Snyder Cemetery?

Haunted Place:   Butler County Area:   Central Butler Haunted Location:    Moraine State Park Ghost Story:   Snyder Cemetery is an old family graveyard located in what is now Moraine State Park. According to local lore, red eyes will chase you out of the area. They say that Conrad Snyder is haunting his family's resting place. There is an account of a green glowing light that comes from a small headstone, and white flashes of light and a weird fog have been reported there as well.

26.	The Black Cross of Butler County
	The cross helps to remember victims of the Flu Epidemic of 1919, but is there more to the story?

Haunted Place:   Butler County Area:   Southeastern Butler Haunted Location:    West Winfield Ghost Story:   The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 / 1919 took an especially heavy tool on the town of Winfield, PA in Butler County. Mass graves of up to 20 bodies per grave were quickly dug and buried in order to prevent the spread of the disease. Most of the victims were recent imigrants to the area and did not have family members to tend to their burials otherwise. A Catholic priest, Father O'Callahan, eventually performed burial rites for the victims and ordered the placement of a large cross of railroad ties to mark the site. Today, the remains of the original cross have been found, and are situated onsite, next to the smaller cross that exists today. The area has been designated as a local historical site, and has drawn the attention of ghost hunters and paranormal investigators over the years.

27.	The Dark Place
	What is it about Pittsburgh's North Shore that it is the home of so much paranormal activity?

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Golden Triangle Haunted Location:    North Shore Ghost Story:   The North Shore of Pittsburgh has recently evolved into a regional destination due to its sporting events, bars and attractions. This area, and the adjacent Allegheny West section of Pittsburgh has a long and diverse history. Before European settlement, the area was feared by Native Americans for having an unusual amount of supernatural activity, especially with spirits of their killed enemies. The area was swampy, dark and spooky, and was designated for a time by the Indians to only be used for torture and execution. This area was eventually developed as a hotbed of industrial activity and became the home of many prominent Pittsburghers. However, it continued to be known for its high degree of hauntings and ghost sightings. Many of the homes were thought to be haunted, including Congelier House, "the most haunted house in America", on Ridge Avenue. Today, these stories are preserved in history, but the area has an entirely different feel. But there are some that still feel that this "dark place" is cursed…

28.	The Legend of Bloody Mary
	"Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary"… Do you dare to cry out to her?

Haunted Place:   Lawrence County Area:   New Castle Haunted Location:    New Castle Ghost Story:   It seems as if every town has its own Bloody Mary ghostly tale, each one a little bit different. Some claim that if you drive to a certain location at night, and call out to Bloody Mary, she will appear and create all kinds of evil havoc. In New Castle, PA, she is known as Mary Black, in other towns she may have other names, but the stories are usually the same. Other tales claim that if you look into a dimly lit mirror and repeat "Bloody Mary Bloody Mary Bloody Mary", then you will see her, or the devil, or a demon, in place of your own reflection. The point is, there are so many variations to the same story, but the story is so well known - Bloody Mary goes down in history as one of the classic urban legends of our time!

29.	The Millvale Apparition at St. Nicholas Church
	Why was this ghostly priest so comfortable with painter Maxo Vanka? This decades old tale will leave you with a cold chill…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Allegheny Valley Haunted Location:    Millvale Ghost Story:   The ghost story relating to St. Nicholas Croatian Roman Catholic Church in Millvale may be nearly 75 years old, but remains well known today. The timeless murals in the church themselves help to perpetuate the story… In 1937, the pastor of the church, Father Albert Zager, hired a well known artist to paint these murals. The artist was Maxo Vanka, who finished his task despite a persistant ghostly presence that manifiested itself on a regular basis. The ghost would send a warning first - a cold chill would envelop Vanka just before midnight as he went about his painting. If he dared to stay, he would soon encounter the ghost: a man dressed in black, moving about the church, often mumbling and waving his hands franticly. At first Vanka thought it was Fr. Zager, but soon the two realized that they had a visitor. The church had already had a reputation for being haunted for 15 years or so, but it seemed Vanka was most attuned to the spiritual apparition (Fr. Zager never encountered him directly). Some say that the ghost was that of a former priest looking to make amends for past sins. It seemed that he wanted his late-night "alone time" - and since then the parishoners have been very keen in staying away after a certain hour! The church is still open, and Vanka's murals are still there for all to see.

30.	Walkin' Rosie of Restland Cemetery
	Keep away from Restland Cemetery at night, or you may encounter the spirit of Rosie taking a stroll…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Eastern Allegheny Haunted Location:    Monroeville Ghost Story:   Restland Cemetary has been the location of many weird sightings and oppressive sensations. Some have claimed to see orbs or been in contact with soldiers from the Revolutionary war. If you go, keep an eye out for Walkin' Rosie, who is buried in the cemetery and has been known to stroll the grounds at night!

31.	Frick Mansion & Historical Center (Clayton House)
	Helen Clay Frick loved Clayton - perhaps she couldn't bear to leave it even in death…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   Oakland / East End Haunted Location:    Shadyside Ghost Story:   Most people suspect that the ghost of Clayton House is that of Helen Clay Frick continuing to watch over her childhood home. The home was opened to the public in 1990 and since that time, security guards have reported hearing someone walking around on the third floor of the building late at night when no one is there.

32.	The Deacon of The Depreciating Lands Museum
	History and legend come together at this museum. Pay a visit, and perhaps "The Deacon" will be watching out for you!

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   North Hills Haunted Location:    Hampton Ghost Story:   The Depreciating Lands Museum is located near Route 8 in Hampton Township. It is a small museum, primarily used for education about pioneer life. It is known for its day camps and programs for young children. The building that it occupies was built in 1839, and was originally a Presbyterian church. For that reason, the friendly spirit that is rumored to be there has been named "The Deacon". Tales of The Deacon began in the mid seventys, during building renovations. The Deacon's purpose is typically to ensure saftey, as if he is still watching out for those that occupy his building. Instances include the helping of a young boy on a ladder and the protection of workers from a ceiling cave in. In recent years, the museum has held Halloween Candlelight tours, where youngters have hoped to catch a glimpse of "The Deacon"!

33.	Blue Mist Road - North Park
	What really goes on down on Blue Mist Road? Are you brave enough to drive to the end?

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   North Hills Haunted Location:    North Park Ghost Story:   This isolated stretch of Irwin Road near North Park has been attracting attention for years. Irwin Road is an unlit, unpaved lane dotted with some scattered homes and ruins along it. It traverses a hollow parallel to Babcock Blvd. that is scary enough during the day, let alone at night. There are many legends and rumors associated with this place, but it is most known for rumors of satanic activity and all the horrors that typically go with that. It is named after the creeping "blue mist" that sometimes covers the road. It is one of the most searched for and well known sites in the Pittsburgh area, making this a classic "haunted" location.

34.	Gravity Hill - North Park
	Are there spirits pulling your car uphill, or is it an optical illusion?

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   North Hills Haunted Location:    North Park Ghost Story:   Located at the intersection of McKinney Road @ Kummer Rd. Drive up McKinney toward the golf course and stop at the stop sign at Kummer Rd. Put your car in neutral and you will drift backward up the slight hill. This really works, and does not have an apparent reason. This is one of many such "gravity hills" in the state. Optical illusion or something more paranormal? You decide…

35.	Green Man's Tunnel - South Park
	The Green Man still lurks in the shadows outside of South Park. Disturb him at your own risk!

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   South Hills Haunted Location:    South Park Ghost Story:   This "out-of-the-way" tunnel, near Piney Fork and Gill Hall Roads, is allegedly the home of the "Green Man", a disfigured recluse that is not welcoming of visitors. The Green Man was the apparent victim of some kind of electrical or nuclear accident, depending on the version of the story. This legend actually has it's roots in Beaver County, where "Charlie No Face" roamed the roads at night many decades ago. This is a tru story, but it is unclear how the folklore traveled from Beaver County to South Park. Also see the listing for "Corvette Tunnel", which is nearby. The area is very secluded and is ripe for stories such as these.

36.	Covette Tunnel - South Park
	Will you dare to flash your headlights at Corvette Tunnel?

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   South Hills Haunted Location:    South Park Ghost Story:   Piney Fork Tunnel on Piney Fork Road is also known as "Corvette Tunnel". The tunnel is very narrow and lies adjacent to a sharp turn in the Road. Legend has it that 2 corvettes were drag racing, and only one could fit into the tunnel. The other met a horrific end, leading to the death of a young girl. Some have said you can still hear the screaching of tires and the screams of the young girl if you visit at night. Also, if you dare to flash your headlights 3 times into the tunnel, the ghostly headlights of a corvette will appear, heading right at you! It should be noted that this tunnel is often confused with Green Man's Tunnel, which lies in the same vicinity, but is apparantly off of the roadway. This is a good example of how legends and folklore mix and grow over time.

37.	Dormont Library's Ghostly Librarian
	"Mary" loved the library so much, she still helps out even after her death…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   South Hills Haunted Location:    Dormont Ghost Story:   Dormont Library was allegedly haunted by a former librarian named Mary, who died in the 1980s. Mary loved the library and was well known and respected. Shortly after her death, strange things began to happen. Flickering lights, books falling from shelves and similar occurrences were attributed to her spirit. The feeling of her presence was benevolent, so much in fact that her surviving husband would visit the library to feel closer to her. In fact, it seems she was waiting for him; after his death, the strange occurrence stopped!

38.	The Indian Spring
	Does the water at Evergreen Park have a miraculous source?

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   North Hills Haunted Location:    Ross Township Ghost Story:   Evergreen Community Park in Ross Township is a popular spot for picnics, parties and fishing in the small pond within the park. An old legend asserts that the spring that fills the pond was created under miraculous circumstances, for a desparate young indian couple searching for water in the 19th century. The lovers were trying to escape their tribes, who had arranged marriages to others against their will. The grandson of this couple first told the story in 1924 to landowners in the area after searching for and finding the spring.

39.	Pyramid Monument
	Pyramaids are mysterious and eternal, but you don't see this everyday…

Haunted Place:   Allegheny County Area:   North Hills Haunted Location:    North Hills Ghost Story:   A large, pyramid-shaped monument can be easily viewed from the road in Rosemont United Cemetery on Cemetery Lane, Ross Township, PA. The monument is for Charles Taze Russell, Pittsburgher and founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses. The pyramid was a favotie symbol used by Russell in much of his literature. He died in 1916.

40.	Shades of Death (Level Green, PA)
	Curiousity draws many to the wooded Shades of Death, but be careful! Something is not right down there…

Haunted Place:   Westmoreland County Area:   Greensburg, Jeannette, Irwin, Youngwood, New Stanton Haunted Location:    Level Green / Penn Twp. Ghost Story:   A well-known wooded area near Level Green, PA, one legend suggests that the area is haunted by man who committed suicide. Definitely spooky and creey at night, the area was popular for four-wheeling at one time. Wooded "patches" throughout the state seem to attract urban legends, usually based on a bit of truth that has has grown and been made larger than life as time passes…

41.	Ghosts of West Overton
	These museum visitors predate the museums…

Haunted Place:   Westmoreland County Area:   West Newton, Monessen, Rostraver, Scottdale Haunted Location:    Scottdale Ghost Story:   This Abraham Overholt family estate dates back to 1800, and still has 18 of its' original buildings, including the mansion and distillery. The estate is haunted by 2 Overholts: Jacob & Clyde. One Overholt hung himself from a tree on the property, and another died in a room now used as a storage area. People say they can see his face looking out the room's window…

42.	Glowing Tombstone of Hoffman Cemetery
	Why does the tombstone glow from a distance? Will you be the one to figure it out?

Haunted Place:   Westmoreland County Area:   West Newton, Monessen, Rostraver, Scottdale Haunted Location:    Smithton Ghost Story:   From a certain viewpoint along Stahl Road, looking across the valley at the cemetery, one tombstone in particular appears to glow against the night sky. This has been known for decades, but in recent years cornstalks have blocked the view during the summer / fall. I have not been there in quite some time so I do not know the current status. A simple study years ago concluded that the strange light is indeed coming from a certain tombstone, but to this day it is not known why. Some have said it is a reflection from a far off street light, but this seems unlikely. The tombstone does not glow when standing near it; you can only see the eerie glow from the vantage point across the roadway! Because of this, the cemetery has grown legendary in the local area. There have been rumors of orbs and streaking lights across the cemetery as well…

43.	Livermore - The Sunken Town
	What do Atlantis and Livermore have in common?

Haunted Place:   Westmoreland County Area:   Latrobe, Mt. Pleasant, Derry, New Alexandria Haunted Location:    Saltsburg Ghost Story:   At the base of the Conemaugh River Dam, on the Westmoreland / Indiana County border, lies the remains of the town of Livermore. When the dam was created in 1952, the town was intentionally flooded. Some still assert that although most of the buildings had been razed previoulsly, not all were demolished, leaving several structures to an underwater fate. Because of the water level, the buildings are obscured from site. Other sources say that all of the buildings were razed prior to the flood. What really lies below has become the subject of conjecture and mystery!

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