Reprinted from
NewHampshire.com
These allegedly haunted places from around
the Granite State are arranged by town.
Alton Town Hall
Alton, NH
Heavy footsteps walking around, furniture moving on its
own, doors open mysteriously, and voices heard when no one
is in the building.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
1 Bicentennial Square
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-2821
A mischievous ghost named George who moves people's chairs,
drinks their beverages, and throws food.
Siam Orchid Thai Restaurant
158 N Main
Concord, NH
The drinking glasses move across the table and mysterious
voices can be heard in the dining room and kitchen. The
people living above the restaurant sometimes hear things
after the restaurant has closed for the evening.
Bedard Haunting
Dover, NH
There have been strange scratching sounds in the attic,
doors closing, elderly gentleman seen momentarily staring
into the living room from outside the window or sitting
in a wheelchair in an unused bedroom.
Dover Mills
Dover, NH
Former site of a mill that partially burned down. Strange
lights coming from upper level rooms. You can hear machines
running and turning on and off. There are also lights on
in the basement even though it's blocked off.
University of New Hampshire
Smith Hall
Durham, NH
A mysterious female figure roams the halls and visits residents
in the middle of the night.
Toll Hill
Eaton Center, NH
An old farmhouse on top of this hill is haunted by the ghost
of a horse who sought shelter in the abandoned building
during a blizzard and became trapped and died. The horse
is reportedly still trying to escape
Philbrick House
East Kingston, NH
Unexplainable loud noises, lights behind closed doors in
vacant rooms, and antique clocks mysteriously working.
Haunted Lake
Francestown, NH
During the early to mid- 1700s, two men decided to camp
out while travelling to Hillsborough. The men had a fight
and one buried the other along the shore of the lake. Reports
of mysterious loud moans and shrieks.
Kimball Castle
Gilford, NH
Reports of doors locking and unlocking by themselves, things
disappearing, books being pulled off shelves, and plants
being knocked over.
Temperance Tavern
Gilmanton, NH
Reports of doors locking and unlocking by themselves, things
disappearing, books being pulled off shelves, and plants
being knocked over.
Goffstown Historical
Society
Goffstown, NH
Lights mysteriously turn on and off by themselves. Strange
lights have been reported by neighbors along with a human
silhouette in the second floor windows.
Meetinghouse Green Memorial
Park
Hampton, NH
Haunted by the ghost of Goody Cole who is the state's only
woman to be convicted of witchcraft. The figure is a shabby,
sad, bent over old lady.
Marston House
Hampton, NH
Haunted by an 11-year-old boy named Valentine Marston who
was accidentally shot in 1890 while hunting. This harmless
ghost is known to wear a sailor suit.
Moultan House
Hampton, NH
Original owner General Johnathan Moultan's wife Abigail
haunts the house. He was also reported to have sold his
soul to the devil.
Notchland Inn
Route 302
Hart's Location, NH
Inhabited by an unknown, but so far harmless, spirit.
The Henniker House
Henniker, NH
You may be allowed to visit the house, please contact the
Chamber of Commerce in Henniker, New Hampshire, for more
information.
The ghost of "Ocean-Born" Mary Wallace supposedly
visits this house every Halloween in a horse drawn coach.
Some say she's always there haunting it on a permanent basis.
Pine Hill Road Cemetery
Hollis, NH
A family who was murdered in the late 1800s haunts this
cemetery. One of the family's young boys sometimes stands
in the road trying to flag people down for help.
Keene State College
Huntress Hall
Keene, NH
Harriet Huntress is said to roam the attic and fourth floor
of the building in her wheelchair. The wheelchair is still
in the attic.
Colonial Theater
Laconia, NH
Footsteps heard and lights go on and off, and doors open
and close when no one's around. Visitors get a strange feeling
that they should leave as soon as possible. A figure of
a man has been seen.
Bob Shaw's Italian Sandwich
Shop
(formerly Psaris Bistro)
915 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
Unexplained noises, names being called when no one's there,
shadows move across mirrors, and other minor ghostly activity.
Hesser College
Manchester, NH
A young boy bounces his ball around the third and fourth
floors and, upon investigation, the boy disappears and the
bouncing ball sound vanishes. There are also reports of
the sound of a wet finger running down the windows and eerie
blue eyes peering in. Legend states that a young girl died
of hypothermia and attempted to write help on the window.
Nutmeg Inn
Meredith, NH
Owners' daughter reported that she had a feeling she was
not welcome in room number 4. Presence felt while playing
musical instruments. Photos that have been taken at the
inn showed ghostly shapes in them.
Hannah Jack Tavern
Merrimack, NH
Reports of strange noises and figures walking past doorways.
Burns House
Milford, NH
A young girl is seen in the upstairs window of this house
that's been abandoned for years.
Country Tavern
452 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH
Elizabeth Ford was murdered by her husband when he came
back after ten months to find her pregnant. He buried his
wife and the baby on the grounds and Elizabeth now spends
her time looking for the child. So far she is just a harmless,
mischievous ghost.
Gibson Road Cemetery
Nashua, NH
Sightings of ghostly shapes have been reported. Walk from
the front entrance to the middle feels like you're wading
in water. A feeling of being pushed back from the cemetery
when approached from across the street. Voices from the
back, right-hand corner of the cemetery can be heard. A
black hooded figure has been seen on several occasions.
Indian Rock Road
Nashua, NH
When walking along Indian Rock Road, travelers experience
cold spots and the intense feeling of being watched by some
malevolent force.
Colby-Sawyer College
Colgate building
New London, NH
A mysterious male figure with a hat sometimes is seen leaning
over a railing or walking around the tower. He then disappears
into thin air.
Colby-Sawyer College
Academy building
New London, NH
Doors open and close on their own and water faucets mysteriously
turn on an off when no one's using them.
Colby-Sawyer College
Library
New London, NH
Ghost with an interest in history rearranges books and looks
through history books.
MacDowall Colony
Peterborough, NH
Former residents of the colony, including Elinor Wylie and
Edward Arlington Robinson, are said to inhabit the colony.
Chase Home
Portsmouth, NH
A former children's home. A young girl who hung herself
in her room appears in the hallway late at night and when
she is approached she runs down the hall and disappears.
A young girl screams late at night. Footsteps can be heard
moving toward the stairs on the third floor which used to
house the resident counselors. Locked doors are mysteriously
unlocked and opened.
Isles of Shoals
Portsmouth, NH
There have been numerous reports of ghostly sightings on
9 of the islands.
Boon Island Lighthouse
Reports of the lighthouse being haunted by an unknown ghost.
Activity includes footsteps on stairs when no one's there
and doors opening and closing on their own.
Boon Island
A sad lady in white roams the island
The Isidore
The ghost of ship that wrecked around the islands in 1843.
Usually seen from Rye and Portsmouth
Starr Island
Home to Betty Moody's cave. She hid with her child to avoid
an Indian attack and smothered him to avoid being discovered.
You can hear her cries just before a storm hits.
Point of Graves Burial Ground
Portsmouth, NH
Small graveyard that holds the remains of some of Portsmouth's
most prominent historical figures. Visitors hear footsteps
behind them when no one is there and a vault on the most
western side has an odd glow when looked at on film.
Portsmouth Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH
A resident ghost of unknown origin is said to block the
view of some patrons and shuffles from place to place. Noises
often heard outside the lobby box office.
Rockingham Hotel
Portsmouth, NH
Spirit of a woman who smells of the sea. The figure is also
know to have peered into the windows of the Purcell House,
now the John Paul Jones House Museum. There's also theories
that the ghost is somehow connected to John Paul Jones who
is also know to haunt the area.
Sheafe Street Inn
Portsmouth, NH
Reports of alcoholic beverage bottles smashed when left
in one particular room, open windows found shut upon returning
to the room, out of place cooking utensils neatly put back
when the cook turns away. Ghost of a horseman has also been
reported.
Sise Inn
40 Court Street
Portsmouth, NH
A male and female ghost inhabit this inn. One or both likes
the area in and around Suite 204. They play with the ice
machine and lock and unlock doors.
Bow Lake
Strafford, NH
Reports of screams, moans, cries for help, and the calling
of people's names. Visitors to this area have also witnessed
bright lights coming from the woods, strange objects and
shadows, and sunshine in the middle of the night.
Merrill House
corner of Frying Pan Lane and Bunker Hill Avenue
Stratham, NH
Inhabited by Annie Merrill who committed suicide after being
jilted by the man who was engaged to her. Reports of doors
opening and closing.
Mizpah Hut
White Mountains
One of the Appalachian Mountain Club huts. A child's voice
heard calling out for her mother. An apparition of a young
girl, standing in the first floor area.
Admiral Hawly's House
Whitefield, NH
This house is not open for public viewing.
The ghost of Admiral Hawly inhabits the upstairs club room.
Blue Lady
Vale Cemetery
Wilton, NH
Blue lights rise from one particular grave and then sink
back into the ground.
Tuc’ Me Inn
118 N. Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH
Doors open and close on their own, footsteps heard at night,
and the piano plays by itself.
