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At PANICd.com, every location holds a story waiting to be uncovered. From forgotten cemeteries and abandoned asylums to historic landmarks hiding unsettling pasts, our database is built for those who seek more than just a place on a map. Each entry is a doorway into history, folklore, and firsthand paranormal claims gathered from years of exploration across the United States. Whether you are a seasoned investigator, a curious traveler, or someone drawn to the unexplained, PANICd.com invites you to step beyond the surface and explore the shadows where history and hauntings collide.

792 Documented haunted/historical locations
5,753 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
489 Locations personally visited

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Tonight's spotlight: Bullock Hotel

The Bullock Hotel stands in the historic mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota, a community that rose rapidly during the Black Hills Gold Rush of the late nineteenth century.

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Featured haunted locations

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Poor Houses or County Homes Painesville Twp. OHIO

Lake County Poorhouse

The Center contains a main museum building, originally built as the Lake County Poor House in 1876. More →

Hotels Gettysburg PENNSYLVANIA

Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg

AKA Camp Letterman. Experience the beauty and historic allure of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania when you vacation at the Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg hotel. More →

Apartment Buildings East Liverpool OHIO

J.C. Thompson Building

At 6th and Market Streets, this building opened September 1, 1892. The Crosser and Ogilive Company occupied the basement, first floor and part of the second floor until 1905. More →

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Islands

Many factors contribute to the perception of islands as haunted. These factors include the fact that islands are geographically isolated and their historical affiliation with challenging situations such as disease or battle. Islands are naturally secluded, which results in a belief in islands harboring spirits. Several societies hold the belief that spirits are unable to travel across water, contributing to the notion that islands are haunted since spirits would be unable to leave the island because it's surrounded by water. Some islands were used to house those afflicted with contagious diseases, which has led to countless deaths on islands as well. Isolation, history, and unexplainable events can lead to the creation of ghost stories and legends about islands.

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Prisons or Jails

According to paranormal investigators and ghost hunters, the fact that old jails have a history of violence, suffering, and often cruel conditions might contribute to the assumption that the spirits of those who died or suffered within their walls continue to exist. This belief accounts for the frequent association of old prisons with hauntings. In addition, the majority of the older prisons were constructed using massive blocks of sandstone, which is also thought to have the capacity to store the energy of various events and to serve as the foundation for residual hauntings. These stones, steeped in history and sorrow, may resonate with the emotions of those who once inhabited the space, further amplifying the eerie atmosphere. Consequently, many visitors report feeling an inexplicable chill or sensing the presence of unseen entities as they explore the dimly lit corridors and crumbling cells.

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Apartment Buildings

There are several reasons why apartment buildings could be considered "haunted." These reasons can include their long histories, the high turnover of residents, the presence of shared spaces that can amplify strange occurrences, and the potential for tragic events to happen within the building's walls or on the land before the building existed, which could leave behind lingering spirits. Essentially, a building with numerous stories and frequent occupants can heighten the probability of a haunting narrative lingering within its walls due to consistently available energy.

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Interactive haunted map

The PANICd Haunted Map is a powerful tool that brings hundreds of documented paranormal locations to life, allowing users to visually explore haunted sites across the country. By plotting real locations with precise geocodes, the map lets visitors discover nearby hauntings, filter by categories like cemeteries or historic buildings, and dive deeper into each site’s history and reported paranormal activity. Whether you are planning a road trip or simply exploring from home, the haunted map transforms raw data into an interactive experience that makes the unknown feel just a little closer.

Documented Stories We have several documented stories realted to biographies, folklore, true crime, cryptid, ufo, celebrity ghosts, obscure history and more.

Recently Added Locations

Here is a listing of our most recently added locations. Check back often as we are adding new locations as we find them.

Devil's Rock Batavia

For well over a century, people have passed the legends surrounding Devil's Rock from one generation to the next. According to local folklore, the unusual shape of the rock inspired stories that supernatural forces had a hand in its creation. More →

The Haunted Hinsdale / Dandy House

The Haunted Hinsdale House, also known as the Dandy House, is located in the rural countryside of Hinsdale, New York. The modest farmhouse has become one of the most famous allegedly haunted homes in the state. More →

Omni Parker House

The Omni Parker House is one of the most historic and celebrated hotels in the United States. Located in the heart of downtown Boston along the Freedom Trail, the hotel first opened its doors on October 8, 1855. More →

Jacques Guibourd Historic House

The Guibourd House, also known as La Maison de Guibourd, is an example of poteaux-en-terre sealed with bouzillage construction. The structure was built around 1806 and was the home of Jacques Jean Rene Guibourd and his family. More →

Our Haunted Travels

Our Haunted Travels is based on locations that PANICd.com members and/or owners have visited to conduct research or an investigation based on reported paranormal claims within the PANICd.com database. All of the locations and articles posted here are based on personal experiences of the members and/or owners. We have also used the original PANICd.com YouTube channel to convert it over to Our Haunted Travels where have have documented the locations we have visited from the database on the channel. Below is a playlist on our videos within the most recent one produced.

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