Tag: Haunted Lancaster

Haunted Lancaster

Haunted Lancaster: How a doomed ferry crossing, dynamite, and grief lead to watery deaths on the Susquehanna

October 18, 2019
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At its peak before the completion of Columbia's first bridge in 1814, 15 different ferries were…

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The sad tale of Lover’s Leap at Chickies Rock

October 16, 2019
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Even if you don't believe in ghosts or spectral apparitions, Chickies Rock is a place of…

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Did the Curse of Chickies Rock cause the worst trolley accident in Lancaster County history?

October 14, 2019
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In 1896, the worst trolley accident in Lancaster County history occurred. It killed six people and…

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The Legend of Ironville’s Headless Horseman

October 8, 2019
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“I’ll be in Columbia by the stroke of midnight…or I’ll be in Hell!” These words and…

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Haunted Lancaster: The ‘White Angel’ of Shenks Ferry’s Haunted Tunnel

October 5, 2019
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Local lore hangs heavy at Shenks Ferry. Stories vary but most center around the death of…

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Haunted Lancaster: Death by Dynamite. How building the Enola-Low Grade claimed 200 souls

October 3, 2019
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If you were looking for potentially haunted locations in Lancaster County, the 200 souls lost constructing…

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Haunted Lancaster: The Ghost of General Reynolds

October 1, 2019
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Some believe General John Reynolds' spirit never found peace. As such, his ghost wanders the streets…

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Haunted treasure lies hidden in Safe Harbor; chaotic spoils of the French & Indian War

June 6, 2019
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In 1870, treasure hunters descended into Safe Harbor. Under the cover of darkness, they searched for…