Ghosts of Delaware County

Cats and ghosts, a strange mutual fear relationship?

2010-11-14T22:19:00.004-05:00

Some people wonder if cats can see ghosts or sense spirits. Well, it is a fact that animals have higher, more acute senses than human beings. They can certainly hear things before we can. Folks claim that when their cats are staring into space or seem to be chasing "invisible" bugs around the house, they are actually seeing ghosts. There have been stories of cat's hair standing on end when

Emma's Ghost - Chester, Pennsylvania

2010-10-19T20:04:00.000-04:00

Back in 1892, in Chester, PA there was a murder that took place at what is known as the Schmidt residence. A young German girl Emma Pfitzenmyer was staying at the home of her sister Caroline who was married to Frederick Schmidt. She returned early from a night at a ball, bid goodnight to Frederick who was home with his son and retired to her room upstairs. Caroline returned from the dance

Ghost Dinner Party at The Crier in the Country

2010-10-03T19:12:00.003-04:00

The original owner, Lydia Pennel haunts this inn/restaurant, The Crier in the Country located in Glenn Mills, PA. The house was built in 1740 and Lydia was one of the original inhabitants. It was her and her husband's home for many, many years. She was forced to sell the bed and breakfast. Some say she never wanted to leave and hasn't. It became an inn/restaurant in the 1940's. There are

Ghost of General Anthony Wayne

2010-09-13T23:05:00.004-04:00

During the Revolutionary War, General "Mad"Anthony Wayne commanded troops under the leadership of George Washington. He commanded the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment at the battles Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown. General "Mad" Anthony Wayne Former estate of General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in Paoli, Pa He later led the Continental forces at the Battle of Monmouth. Followed later in the war by

The Ghosts of Providence Road

2010-07-19T23:34:00.005-04:00

There are several hauntings along Providence Road in Delaware County, PA each of which can be attributed to a woman named Elizabeth Wilson. Around the time of the Revolutionary War, Elizabeth reportedly had two illegitimate children to a British soldier whom she met while working in Philadelphia. When it came time to have her children, she left the city to seek refuge at her father's home in

Moggie's Ghost on Knowlton Road

2009-10-29T23:46:00.006-04:00

In the late 1800's near Aston, Pennsylvania, at the place where Chester Creek met Knowlton Road ford was a grave of a girl who became known as Moggey. It is unknown why she died, whether she drowned at the ford somehow or died elsewhere, but she was buried near the mill at the crossing. Travelers have said that on occasion when crossing the ford, they could see the form of a girl standing in

White Lady of Essington

2009-10-27T23:25:00.001-04:00

Years ago a couple was traveling on the Tinicum Island Road in Essington on their wedding night. Near the airport there was a terrible accident and both the bride and groom were killed. People through the years have said that they have seen a lady wearing a white dress standing or walking along that same road at night. This female spirit seems to have a special attraction to single men

Upper Darby High School – Upper Darby, PA

2009-10-11T20:03:00.007-04:00

The Upper Darby High School in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania is not your average high school. It has a history that is rather tormented in some parts. Or at least in the Performing Arts Center anyway. Upper Darby High School People have seen the apparition of a hanging body in the theater and have encountered many strange occurrences within the building. Supposedly years ago, a boy hanged

Saint Alice School – Upper Darby, PA

2009-10-11T19:55:00.010-04:00

Located on Sansom ST & Hampden Road in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, the auditorium of this school used to be a chapel where funerals were held. In addition, there have been some rather untoward happenings in this area of the school. Saint Alice School in Upper Darby, PA Students have seen an apparition in the top window of the auditorium. There have been many strange occurrences which have

Radnor Hotel (St. David’s Inn) - Radnor, PA

2009-10-11T19:41:00.015-04:00

At The Radnor Hotel, formerly known as St. David's Inn there is a guest who seems to never leave. The Radnor Hotel, Radnor, PA In Suite 309, a female ghost appears in the ceiling above the bed. Then crawls down the wall to the door and into the hall. She has been seen by many in the hallway in the middle of the night. If anyone has more information on this story, please post.

Cabrini College - Radnor, PA

2009-10-11T17:29:00.007-04:00

The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus established a charter for Cabrini College in 1957. Named after the founder of their religious order, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. The grounds were formerly an estate owned by John Dorrance. His daughter Mary, fell in love with the stable boy. The Dorrances did not permit their daughter to see the stable boy any longer who hung himself in

Fair Acres Geriatric Center - Lima, PA

2009-10-11T17:21:00.006-04:00

Though Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima, PA has had it's share of people passing through, there is only one story of a haunting that has taken place in this retirement facility. It is said that an old woman with long, gray hair wearing a gown haunts the hallways of building number 4. How do they know that this is not one of the paying residents you ask? Not only does she walk the hallways

The Grist Mill - Glen Mills, PA

2009-10-11T17:01:00.009-04:00

The landowner of the grist mill became angry when his stable boy fell in love with his daughter. There have been several variations of this story to this point. I don't know for sure which is true. One account claims the mill owner killed the stable boy in a fit of rage. Another states he denied the daughter the right to see the stable boy and he killed himself in the barn. The Grist Mill -

Garretford School – Drexel Hill, PA

2009-10-11T16:43:00.005-04:00

Previously, the site was the location of a holding house for prisoners long before the school was constructed. There are tales of mistreatment of the prisoners who were brutally beaten and sometimes left to starve. Many murders and deaths took place there in the prison. The dead prisoners were buried at the grounds in unmarked graves. Years later, the school was constructed on the site.

Archbishop Prendergast High School – Drexel Hill, PA

2009-10-11T16:14:00.007-04:00

This school was also formerly known as Monsignor Bonner High School. Serving several different purposes over the years, this building has had some share of bad history. A nun committed suicide by hanging herself in the bell tower. Although the tower has been sealed off for years, she can be seen looking out of the tower on occasion. The tower bell will also sound unexpectedly and candlelight

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology - Media, PA

2009-10-11T16:05:00.011-04:00

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media, PA used to be a convent long ago known as the Notre Dame School for Girls. A former mother superior haunts the bell tower. She can be occasionally seen though the lighted tower windows at night. Supposedly when the tower is closed off. Witnesses have described seeing a nun dressed in a habit dating back to the period when these grounds

Indian Rock Park - Springfield, PA

2009-10-11T15:35:00.017-04:00

Years ago a girl died while camping with some friends in the woods along Darby Creek in this park. The cause of her demise is unknown, but out of all the camping excursions with her friends, she did not come out alive on her last one. Apparently, now and then you can see the ghost of a girl walking through the woods at night. You can see the glow of her lantern as she strolls along through

Williamson Trade School - Media, PA

2009-10-11T15:28:00.011-04:00

Founded in 1888 by Isaiah Vansant Williamson, his school was originally designed to allow poor, young men who otherwise would not be able to afford an education, to learn a specific trade and become a productive member of society. This institution has a long rich history including fire in 1957 that destroyed most of the buildings. Along with the history are a few ghosts... Isaiah Vansant

Heilbron Mansion - Media, PA

2009-10-11T14:02:00.016-04:00

At the site of an old mansion along Rose Tree Road, there supposedly lived a family whom one day found their daughter dead in nearby Ridley Creek. The death was blamed on a servant that worked for the family. He was immediately hanged in a tree outside. Heilbron Mansion before it was destroyed in a fire The mansion was supposedly haunted by three different ghosts. One was a little girl

My Experience on Dog Kennel Road

2009-10-09T20:28:00.002-04:00

I have never been a big believer in ghosts or the paranormal, but I love a good ghost story. I have lived in the town of Media, PA since 1996. I have heard and read about numerous hauntings in the area including one on Dog Kennel Road. There have been many versions, the main one being that if you drive down that road on midnight, you will see the ghost of a young girl sitting on the side of a