In North Dakota, there are several places reported to have very strange, and even scary, things occur. Some say they are haunted by lingering spirits or other paranormal entities. Let’s take a look at 10 of the most terrifying places in North Dakota that will most likely leave you terrified:

1. The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm - Fargo, North Dakota
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This interactive children's museum is housed in a brick farmhouse that was built in 1876. A ghost believed to be Elizabeth Yunker has been seen upstairs where children’s activities take place. A ghost of a young child who died long ago in the old well has been seen standing next to that same well. Also, the elevator sometimes works on its own.
2. St. Joseph's Hospital - Dickinson, North Dakota
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Employees of St. Joseph's Hospital have reported ghostly activity from many different areas of the hospital. The elevator to the morgue has been seen working on its own. Ghostly voices are often heard in the cafeteria. The sounds of running footsteps have also been reported in the basement. This is certainly a hotspot for ghost stories in North Dakota.
3. North Dakota State University - Fargo, North Dakota
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Ceres Hall is supposedly haunted by a man who hanged himself from a heating pipe during World War II. Many people feel a strange presence around them when they're inside Minard Hall. Minard Hall was once rumored to be the location of a double murder.
4. Harvey Public Library - Harvey, North Dakota
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At Harvey Public Library, witnesses have experienced flickering lights, missing objects, and strange computer glitches. The mischievous ghost causing all of this chaos is believed to be a woman named Sophie. Sophie lived on the site of the library when she was killed by her husband with a hammer in the early 1930s. If ghosts are real, then this is definitely one of the top haunted places in North Dakota.
5. Fort Abraham Lincoln Custer House - Mandan, North Dakota
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Because the Battle of Little Big Horn took General Custer's life in 1876, he and his wife didn't have very long to enjoy their newly-built house together. At the Custer House, several witnesses have reported hearing ghostly voices, seeing doors open and close by themselves, and lights flickering on and off. Mrs. Custer's ghost has even been seen wearing a black mourning dress.

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6. Chateau De Mores - Medora, North Dakota
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At Chateau De Mores, once the home of Marquis De Mores and his wife Medora, guests may see more than its original furnishings. Witnesses have reported seeing strange lights flicker on and off. Many visitors have reported feeling cold spots.
7. Old Armory - Williston, North Dakota
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The Old Armory was built in 1915. Witnesses have reported seeing mannequins move around on their own. Ghostly whispers have also been heard. If you like visiting scary places in North Dakota, this one would easily be a contender for the most.
8. Totten Trail Historic Inn - Saint Michael, North Dakota
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This historic inn was once used as living quarters by officers and their families during the late nineteenth century. Witnesses have reported seeing ghosts follow them around inside the inn. A man and woman died at the inn prior to renovations and it's believed they are these ghosts.
9. Liberty Memorial Building - Bismarck, North Dakota
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The Liberty Memorial Building is supposedly haunted by a ghost referred to as the "Stack Monster". Witnesses have reported seeing a male ghost and hearing ghostly footsteps. Occasionally, workers will hear someone calling out their name even though nobody else is there.
10. Medora Fudge & Ice Cream Depot - Medora, North Dakota
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Medora Fudge & Ice Cream Depot is believed to be haunted by a woman who only appears once a year: on her birthday. While it's a fun tourist destination for delicious ice cream and fudge, it's also considered by some to be one of the most terrifying places in North Dakota.

Have you been to any of these haunted places in North Dakota? Here is another one of the scary places in North Dakota that haunt people’s dreams.

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Leah | March 13, 2020

What are the most popular ghost stories in North Dakota?

North Dakota certainly has its fair share of ghostly tales. According to one legend called the Legend of White Lady's Lane, there is a rural road near Walhalla, North Dakota where a pale white figure has been seen, supposedly the ghost of a young woman that was brutally killed by a traveling salesman. There is also a park in Fargo, North Dakota where the graves of the poor and sick from many decades ago can be found, and their lingering spirits can sometimes be seen near a willow tree and large stone located there.

What are the creepiest places in North Dakota?

If you're feeling brave enough, there are other scary places in North Dakota you can learn about. Beyond these supposedly haunted spots, there are locations in the state that are just plain creepy-looking. The decrepit San Haven Sanatorium in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota is truly terrifying. Abandoned and decaying for decades now, there are still twisted hospital beds, rusting medical equipment, and debris-filled, dark corridors throughout the large complex. It is currently on private property and should not be trespassed on. Plus, according to an urban legend, someone who did trespass there fell down an empty elevator shaft and died, and supposedly their ghost joined the many others who died there and now haunt the place.

Are there any ghost towns in North Dakota?

Along with the haunted places in North Dakota where ghosts supposedly roam, there are plenty of actual ghost towns that may not be the home to the paranormal but are simply no longer the home to anyone anymore. Spots like Verendrye, a ghost town in McHenry County, still have shells of buildings like an abandoned school standing to this day - even if only just. Tagus, formerly located in Mountrail County, had already dropped to a population of only 14 in 1970, and today is considered a ghost town. The last church in the town was destroyed by a fire in 2001, and all that remains of the town today are empty buildings.

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