New Jersey

Ancora
Veterans Haven (Submitted by Nichole)- It is right next to the Ancora mental institution. This was a town created to let all the psychiatric patients live together out of lock down security. It was called veterans haven, and the sign is still up to where it is located. It turns out many veterans and other patients had murdered people in the town. It in fact, got so out of line that they decided to shut the WHOLE town of veterans haven. Now there are many boarded up houses. Apparently though, when I had checked this place out, they still had some street lights on? Experiences include flashes of light coming from many of the abandoned houses and a sighting of a body that disappeared in front of a witness.

Bernardsville
Bernardsville Public Library - The ghost of Phyllis Parker, a former Inn keepers daughter, was first seen in 1877 in a provate residence that is now part of the library.The building had been the Vealtown Tavern during the Revolutionary War. Phyllis had fllen in love and eventually married Dr. Byram, who was a tenant. Not too long after the two were wed, The good Doctor was hanged by General Wayne for being a British spy. His body was delivered to the tavern. Phylis opened the large pine bow, not knowing what was inside. The sight of her husband's lifeless body was too much for her to handle. She suffered a nervous breakdown. Her weeping is still heard in the old part of the library. Tis part consists of a meeting room and the public reading room. The reading room was where the pine box was opened. After renovation to the library in 1974, the apparition of Phylis has often been seen floating through the old wing.

Bloomfield
Bloomfield Police Barracks -It is believed that the ghost of a gambler who was robbed and murdered by a riverboat captain haunts this location. The ghost is thought to be searching for his stolen money.

Boonton
Darress Theater - It was closed for many years and was finally bought and used for children's theater and they also show movies there at night, too. The people that are there late at night say they hear voices, footsteps and the chair seats move. There have also been reports of the sound of singing coming from the theater after it was closed for the night.

Burlington
Burlington County Prison- A cell on the 3rd floor of this prison is haunted by the ghost of Joseph Clough, who murdered his mistress by beating her with a table leg. He was chained to the floor in Cell 5 for many months, then hanged in the 1850's. The sounds of heavy chains and moaning have been heard from Cell 5. Inmates have reported cigarettes floating in the air behind the bars of Cell 5.
Hall-Doane Academy - This co-ed Catholic school is reportedly haunted by the founder of the school, Bishop George Washington Doane. Current students, teacher's and staff have all reported being aware of his presence throughout the hallways.

Cape May
Bunker- The apparitions of men have been seen on top of the bunker during the time just before sunset. Talking and laughter can be heard, but the words can not be distinguished.
Cape May County Historical Museum - the deep voice of a spirit has been heard by many employees and visitors. The ghost is thought to be John Holmes, the man who built the wooden house that houses the museum.
Colvmns By the Sea- This lovely inn was built in 1905 and is located on Beach Drive. The sounds of people moving about on the upper floors have been heard when there has not been anybody on those floors. An unidentified room has a spirit that leaves her impression on the bed. The apparition of a woman has been seen sitting on the same bed.
Heirloom Bed and Breakfast- The ghost that haunts this B&B has yet to be identified. Objects and furniture in both the Plum and Palm rooms have a habit of moving around. Both rooms are located on the third floor, which used to be the ladies' qurters when the building was a gambling hall and, well...let's say a gentleman's club.
Higbee Beach-The apparition of an old black man has been seen here. Apparently, he guards his master's grave located somewhere on the beach. Another ghost is that of Old Man Higbee, who is seen as a glowing, gray image that floats towards the water. The apparition of what appears to be a pirate has been seen gliding over the sand. He eventually glides into the water and disappears.
Keltie's News and Books- The apparition of Dr. Loomis, a dentist that once worked in the building, is seen in this bookstore. He wears a white coat and is blamed for books that fly off the shelves. The laughter of a woman has also been heard in the small building.
Washington Inn - An elderly woman's voice is often heard in the foyer to the inn. She is reprted to even call employees by thier name. The staff has named the ghost Elizabeth.
Winterwood Gift Shoppe - The ghosts of two sisters haunt their former home. Thier voices and footsteps are said to still be heard throughout the house. A white-robed figure has been seen floating from the front lawn to a burial plot located on the grounds. An ectoplasmic mist has been seen in one of the doorways of the house.
Winward House Inn -- The 3rd floor Wicker Room is supposedly haunted by the ghost of an Irish maid. Guests have reported finding her sitting on their beds.

Cinnaminson
Lakeview Memorial Cemetery - The ghosts of children have been seen wondering the section that has been dedicated to children. Strange balls of light have been observed at the tower also.

Dennisville
Henry Ludlam Inn - Currently used as a bed and breakfast, Henry Ludlum built this house in the 1700's. The building is believed to be haunted by members of his family. The report of unexplained events include the sound of shattering glass, knocking, doors opening/closing by themselves, and the appearance of a female in early 1900's period clothes.

Elizabeth
Union County Court House- Hannah Caldwell, was killed by a stray musket during the Revolutionary War. Her pathetic and confused spirit roams through the courthouse.
Elizabeth General Medical Center- The Newborn Nursery is haunted by a woman in white. A room in the Special Care Nursery is known for suddenly becoming cold and furniture and equipment is known to move by itself. A crying baby is sometimes heard in the third unused Nursery. A room in the Post-partum ward is known for a rocking chair that rocks by itself and a toilet that flushes by itself. The hospital operator one night received a phone call from a patient room. The voice on the other end requested that she send "help"---the room was in a closed down, unused ward and had no telephone.

Franklin Township
VanWickle home - It is a beautiful home that sports a cemetery right on the entrance to the driveway. It has been rumored to be haunted and many documented sightings are on hand.

Lakehurst -
Lakehurst Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 21 - Based at Lakehurst, this compound is the supposed burial site of the remains of the Hindenburg which crashed there. There have been many reports of apparitions, the sounds of doors closing, and many other things that can not be explained that have happened there.
Naval Air Station Hangar 1 -Most notably, during the daylight hours outside of Hangar 1, the sound of men shouting "Away the lines, Christ be blessed, away the lines!" as well as "She's afire!" can be heard. Inside Hangar 1 during the morning hours, the sound of helo engines whirring has been reported, when no such equipment is in operation. Possible ghosts of Graf Zeppelin Hindenburg crew, as well as US Navy dirigible personnel, variously sited about Hangar 1 and forward locations.

Madison
Drew University- The apparition of a lady was once witnessed by two fireman who were on the scene of a fire on the campus. They were trying to get her to come to them to rescue her. As she approached the firemen, she faded from sight right in front of them. The woman has been seen by many visitors.

Matawan
Rose Hill Cemetary - Dates back to Revolutionary War era. Ghosts, anomolies, ectoplasms, strange mists, strange voices, orbs and shadowy figures. A frightening place, particularly at night with winding roads and an extremely "hilly" terrain.

Metuchen
Ayers-Allen House - the oldest house in Metuchen, it was originally an inn during Revolutionary War times. The house is haunted by a Revolutionary War soldier who can be sometimes seen hanging between floors. Local legend has it that he hung himself. Also reported is the ghost of a woman, thought to be the innkeeper's wife, searching for her son, who was kidnapped by indians when he was 10 years old.

Midland Park
Crayhay Mansion- There is reported to be the ghost of Max McCray, who committed suicide in the barn. He haunts the first floor hallway. A neighbor' girl, Rose haunts the upstairs hallway. She died while trying to climb out a third floor bedroom window to elope with her lover and father of her unborn child. An old lady, who was killed during a robbery, has been seen in an upstairs bedroom. A small boy, who died in an accident in the house has been seen all over the house. This place is also reported to have a the ghost of a yellow and white cat.

Morristown
Jimmy's of Morristown-This restaurant has changed names and owners quite a bit over the past 20 years. The original structure was built as a private home way back in 1749 by John Sayre. In 1833, Samuel Sayre lived there with his wife Sarah and a hired servant from the West Indies named Phoebe. Antoine LeBlanc, who was from Northern France, near the German border was hired as a farmhand. He had been raised on a farm in France. He came to America to earn enough money to marry his fiancée' Marie - a girl from a nearby village in Germany. Believing that the family had a large sum of money, LeBlanc killed Samuel, his wife and the young servant one night. A posse was formed. They caught him and brought him back to Morristown for a trial. He was convicted and hanged on the Green in Morristown. To cover the expenses of the trial and the celebration that followed, LeBlanc's skin was stripped and made into wallets and purses. The house gained a reputation for being haunted by the spirit of young Phoebe.
Water's Edge Cafe- The ghost of a heavy-set man haunts this inn. He is most often seen in the lounge or on the staircase. The ghost apparent;y spoke to an owner once, saying that his name was Armon Hirsuit. No record of a man by this name has ever been found.

Phillipsburg
Hunt Homestead - The construction of the house began around 1772, by Edward Hunt. The main structure was completed in 1825 by Edward's grandson. After renovations in 1976 the apparition of Mary Insley Hunt has been seen wearing a dark cloak with a hood as she passes by the kitchen window to the back door, then vanishes. According to satff, this event has taken place hundreds of times.

Port Monmouth
Spy House- The Spy House Museum is of the most haunted locations in the country. The apparition of a woman has been seen on the second floor in the Blue and White room. She leans over a bed that is no longer there and tucks in invisible covers. As she turns to leave, her image disappears. An unknown spirit has been seen in the entrance room on the first floor. She appears to be waiting for someone to come home. The apparition of a well-dressed man with a top hat and beard has been reported being seen on the first floor. I've gotten word that the Spy House was being used as a ranger station, but due to lack of upkeep, the rangers will be moving their offices out to another location. No word yet of what they're going to restore the house and again open it to the public.

Saddle Run
Ringwood Manor- The ghost of General Robert Erskine is said to haunt the mansion. He actually built the first house on the property. Another ghost is thought to be Jackson White. He was a descendant of runaway slaves. His footsteps are still heard in the mansion.
Ringwood Manor Cemetery- The apparition of Robert Erskine has been sighted siiting upon his tombstone, waving a lantern in one hand or holding a ball of blue light. The blue light has been reported to follow cars as they drive along Ringwood Road or follow visitors from his grave to the brige that exits the cemetery.

Toms River
Garden State Parkway - The apparition of a man waving his arms has been sighted trying to croos the road. He is dressed in a long topcoat belted at the waist. The appearance of the phantom started back in 1955 when the Parkway was first completed. The sightings are most frequent at Exit 82 at Highway 37 and along the 8 mile stretch in the area of the Toms River Barracks of the NJ State Police.

Totowa
Laurel Grove Cemetery- Dozens of drivers have reported the apparition of a young lady in a white wedding dress who walks down the road by this cemetery.

Union
Galloping Hills Golf Course- The apparition of a headless horseman has been sighted riding through the gofl course by several "credibale" witnesses.

Vincetown
Old Lawson Place- The apparition of Alta Cossart is said to still haunt the ruins of her home. She has been seen wearing a purple silkd dress and a rather large bonnet filled with feathers. She apparently lived in the house with her son and daughter-in-law after she lost her fortune from an overly expensive lifestyle. Tension within the family erupted one night in 1890, when her son, Lambert, attacked his wife with an ax. He cut off her head and let it roll down the front steps of the house. The violent ghost of Lambert has been encountered throughout the house.

Woodstown
Seven Stars Tavern - Several ghosts can be heard running up the steps to the rooms in the attic. Thier voices can be heard arguing with each other. Then the sounds of fighting are heard. The apparition of a man with a noose around his neck has also been reported at the tavern.

Yellow Frame
Yellow Frame Church- It is believed that the ghost of a former minister haunts this church. The man died shortley after giving his forst sermon here. He was buried out in the churchyard, but for reasons unknown, his body was exhumed sometime later an moved to the Johnsburg Cemetery about two miles down the road. Locals believe his spirit returns to haunt the church to show his displeasure in being moved. Organ music and strange lights have been witnessed by passer-bys.