This Maine Fort Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation

With a history as long as Maine's there are quite a few stories dating back centuries. While some are good (hooray for the founding of the state!) some are not quite as nice. An example is the killing of Native American Chief Taukolexis at Fort William Henry at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site in Bristol. It's one of the most haunted places in Maine.

Built in 1692 during King William's War, Fort William Henry was created by the English to help defend against the French and Wabanaki Confederacy of Acadia.

It stood for four years before being destroyed in the Siege of Pemaquid in 1696. This is the site of one of the most historic places in Maine.

Much of Maine's land was occupied by indigenous people when white settlers arrived, a history that too often is erased from our history books.

During that time, Tarratine Native American chief Taukolexis was killed by the English just steps from the fort.

Hanged from a tree, his soul is said to still roam the area around the fort.

Employees and visitors have reported seeing a white orb outside the entrance to the fort that travels between the reconstructed building to the area where he is believed to have been hanged.

Others have reported feeling an eerie cold. Does the spirit of Chief Taukolexis roam the area or is this another haunted Maine ghost story sensationalized by visitors on a foggy, Maine day? Go for a visit and you be the judge!

So, if you're on the hunt for "haunted places near me," visit Fort William Henry.

Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, one of the most haunted places in Maine, is located at Huddle Rd in New Harbor. It's open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For one of the most creepy stories from Maine, check out the tale of this haunted highway deep in the woods.

If you're like me and love all things spooky, check out the Haunted Wiscasset Ghost Walking Tour in Camden, Maine.