A Terrifying Maryland Road Trip Is Right Here And It’s Tons Of Scary Fun
Marylanders love exploring places off the beaten path. This especially includes dilapidated buildings, abandoned hospitals, and creepy ruins rumored to be haunted. If you’re up for a scary and fun road trip that will take you to the most haunted places in Maryland, look no further. Just follow the road trip below.
You can find the link to this road trip on Google Maps here. This terrifying road trip is full of forgotten towns, spooky asylums, and most important of all, an opportunity to test out Spook Hill for yourself. There are nine locations total and you can start at whichever is closest to you. So without further ado, I bring you Maryland’s most disturbing road trip…
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Located in Owings Mills, Rosewood Center was established in 1888 for people with intellectual disabilities. The facility quickly expanded but eventually became over-crowded and short staffed. This resulted in reports of inadequate patient care, neglect, and abuse. Rosewood officially closed in 2009.
A few of the buildings on the campus have been set ablaze by vandals but most still stand abandoned. Ghost hunters have reported hearing eerie sounds and seeing moving shadows dart across the hallways.
Daniels is a forgotten ghost town overgrown with weeds, located in Howard County. Daniels officially became a town in 1810 and for a while, included a thriving textile mill. In 1968, the town's owner notified families that he'd be closing all housing in the area, making Daniels what it is today.
Although no ghost stories are associated with this location, it's still a fascinating spot to visit. What was once home to 90 families, is now a barren, almost apocalyptic wasteland.
This site used to be a seminary for priests in training, and was named St. Mary's College. After years of being abandoned, vandalized, and set on fire, the building was finally demolished in 2006 with some ruins left behind. Today, rumors still swirl about satanic rituals performed under the altar and "cold spots" felt throughout the ruins. This area is definitely one of the most haunted places in Maryland! You can read more about this spot in an Only In Maryland article here.
Forest Haven was a live-in facility for people with intellectual disabilities. It has a disturbing history with reports of patient abuse and many deaths from aspiration pneumonia. Several of the patients who died were buried in a mass grave. Some of the graves have since been uncovered by erosion. Toys, medical records, and an abundance of asbestos remain inside the creepy walls. It's a highly guarded area for this reason.
Glenn Dale Hospital has also been a topic on Only In Maryland here. This was once a facility for patients with tuberculosis, and was shut down in 1981 due to asbestos. Visitors have reported the feeling of being watched, but that COULD be because security guards are always on the look-out for trespassers, even going so far as to wearing night vision goggles. Enter at your own risk.
This was a private girls school from 1894 to 1942. Some of the land has since been turned into townhouses and condos, but preservation efforts have saved some of the historic castle-like parts of the property from being touched. Visiting here is like taking a step back in time. Those who have observed the historic National Seminary up close, claim to feel a peaceful vibe.
Remember this article about the weird phenomenon of Spook Hill? Science may have debunked the allure of gravity hills, but you should still try it out for yourself, just to be sure. Tales of Civil War soldiers pushing cars up the hill, and finding spooky fingerprints on the bumper afterwards are just a few of the stories associated with this spot.
There's a lot to explore at Antietam Battlefield, known as the Civil War's bloodiest battlefield. While taking in the history of the area, some people have seen shadows hover over the fields and smelled the faint scent of gunpowder. Some visitors, in fact, tell of seeing Confederate Soldiers walking on the battlefield, only to disappear into thin air.
What appears to be a perfectly normal lake during the day, becomes something completely different at night. People who visit the lake after sunset have reported paranormal-type lights coming from the sky and witnessing thousands of orbs. Take your camera and see what happens.
Are you brave enough to visit all nine locations on this road trip to the most haunted places in Maryland? Let us know in the comments! Remember to click here for the full Google Map! Then check out this haunted campground in Maryland to see if you’re brave enough to check in to it.
NOTE: As stated in the article, the abandoned hospital facilities may be highly secured or have sections fenced off. Use your best judgement at these locations.
Address: 200 Rosewood Ln, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA
Address: Daniels, MD 21244, USA
Address: I-70, Ellicott City, MD, USA
Address: Laurel, MD, USA
Address: 5201 Glenn Dale Rd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769, USA
Address: 9615 Dewitt Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Address: Gapland Rd, Jefferson, MD, USA
Address: 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, USA
Address: 6718 Coldstream Dr, New Market, MD 21774, USA
Address: 200 Rosewood Ln, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA
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most haunted places in Maryland
May 28, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What are the most haunted places in Maryland?
If you’re a fan of the paranormal, you’ll definitely want to gas up the car and head out on this haunted road trip in Maryland. The road trip spans nearly 260 miles and takes around six hours of driving time, but it’s all worth it. You’ll stop at such haunted places in Maryland as the Johnathan Hager House in Hagerstown, Jericho Covered Bridge in Kingsville, and Fort McHenry in Baltimore. For a bite to eat and the chance to experience the paranormal, you’ll also stop at The Horse You Came In On Saloon in Baltimore. Edgar Allan Poe’s last sighting, before his death, was at the saloon, and some believe his spirit remains.
Are there any haunted hotels in Maryland?
While you might not get the most restful night’s sleep, you can certainly check into one of the haunted hotels in Maryland. The Admiral Fell Inn, in Baltimore, has quite the storied history. Rumors tell of mobsters committing murder at the hotel, for example. If you want to increase your chances of experiencing the paranormal, request Room 413, said to be the most haunted room in the inn. Don’t be surprised, however, if you wake up to an apparition standing at the foot of your bed or if you notice shadows darting across the room.
Can I visit any abandoned places in Maryland?
Some creepy places in Maryland are, in fact, abandoned. Slip on your hiking shoes if you want to check out an abandoned church and cemetery. You’ll follow the Alberton Rocks Trailhead in Windsor, where you’ll want to stay on the main path. (There’s a stray path you’ll probably want to avoid.) During your hike, you’ll stumble upon the remains of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church that’s now close to being reclaimed by nature. Don’t forget your camera, because you’ll definitely want to take photos, and be sure to stop at the old cemetery that still sits behind the church.
Jamie Alvarenga is a writer, editor, and social media manager for Only In Your State.
She spends her time chasing around a curious toddler and going on coffee-fueled adventures throughout Maryland. Contact: [email protected]
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