In Laguna Beach, there's a story about a ghostly sailor. Supposedly, a sailor lost his life at sea long ago and his spirit now haunts the shore. Locals and tourists alike have reported seeing a figure in old - fashioned sailor clothes walking along the beach at dusk, and sometimes a faint smell of the sea and a mournful song can be heard.
One well - known Orange County NY ghost story is about the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow. Legend has it that the Headless Horseman haunts the area around the church. People claim to have seen a figure on horseback, without a head, especially on moonlit nights as it rides through the nearby woods and fields.
The ghost story of the Yorba Cemetery in Orange County is quite well - known. There are accounts of strange lights and apparitions among the tombstones. Some people believe it's the spirits of those buried there who are still lingering. It's a spooky place, especially on moonlit nights.
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel also has its share of ghostly tales. Supposedly, the ghost of Marilyn Monroe has been seen in the mirror of her former suite. There are also stories of other Hollywood stars' spirits haunting the halls. It could be due to the hotel's long history and the many famous people who have stayed there over the years. People have reported feeling a strange presence and seeing unexplained shadows in certain areas of the hotel.
There's also a story about an old abandoned mansion in Fresno. Legend has it that a tragic event happened there many years ago. People say that if you pass by at midnight, you might hear strange noises like crying or moaning coming from inside. And some have reported seeing a shadowy figure in the windows. It's said that the ghost is that of a woman who met a sad end in the house.
In Sonora, there's a story of a haunted hotel. Guests have reported strange noises like footsteps in the hallways when no one was there. Some say they've seen the apparition of a woman in a Victorian - era dress. It is believed that she was a former guest who met an untimely death in the hotel many years ago. The hotel staff sometimes also report feeling a cold chill in certain rooms that are known for their 'paranormal activity'.
One well - known Hancock County ghost story is about the old abandoned mansion on the outskirts. Legend has it that at midnight, a white figure can be seen wandering around the overgrown garden. People say it might be the spirit of a former owner who died under mysterious circumstances.
One famous Brazos County ghost story is about the old abandoned mansion on the outskirts. Locals say at night, you can see a figure in white walking through the halls. It's believed to be the spirit of a young woman who died tragically there many years ago.
One McKinley County ghost story is about the old abandoned mine. Workers there used to claim they saw a shadowy figure wandering near the entrance at night. They believed it was the spirit of a miner who died in a cave - in long ago.
There's a story in Alamance County of a spectral soldier. Supposedly, he haunts the site of an old battlefield. People have reported seeing his apparition, still in his military uniform, pacing back and forth as if he's on guard duty. It could be that he's still attached to the place where he lost his life in a long - ago war.
In a county down area, there was a spooky graveyard. There are tales of a ghostly figure that wanders among the tombstones. It's said to be the spirit of a former gravedigger who was wronged during his life. He now roams, making a strange moaning sound. Some who have passed by late at night claim to have seen his shadowy form moving slowly, shovel in hand, as if still doing his old job.