The Story Behind Philadelphia's Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares

Philadelphia is full of spooky haunted houses, graveyards, and historic sites. Grumblethorpe Manor is one of these places – a nearly three hundred-year-old building that was the home of a wealthy Philadelphian wine vendor. The storied history of Grumblethorpe tells of a gruesome past where a British General was mortally wounded (his blood still stains the floor in the parlor) and where a family hid from the Yellow Fever epidemic. Though Grumblethorpe is currently used as everything from a farmers market to a re-enactment site, there’s no denying it’s spooky history and haunted halls that have been the site of unexplained paranormal happenings.

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The wealthy Philadelphian built the home just outside of Center City to be his family's estate.

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Agnew was mortally wounded in the battle and retreated to the manor. There, he bled to death in the parlor. To this day, you can still see his blood staining the wooden floor, and his ghost is said to haunt the home. Black mist is seem rising from the stain, and pained moans are often heard in the room where he died.

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One of the property's common ghosts, a housemaid named Justina, was a victim of Yellow Fever in the city. The Wister family reported seeing Justina in their bedroom one night, despite knowing that she was at another Wister property. The next morning, they were made aware of Justina's overnight death.

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There are often ghost tours and paranormal investigations hosted by various Philadelphia entertainment and investigation companies, such as The Original Philadelphia Ghost Tour Co.. The mansion is also the site of the reenactment of the Battle of Germantown, as well as the "after party," Grumblefest.

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While you're on the grounds, though, keep an eye out for spirits that are seeking their peace in one of the most haunted houses in Philadelphia!

You can find Grumblethorpe at 5267 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144. If you love spooky Philadelphia places, you’ll want to visit these 7 Cemeteries Around Philadelphia That Will Give You Goosebumps, especially during the month of October!