Thedailymiaminews– A survey has revealed the most spooky places in the United States, just in time for Halloween. Port Costa, California, has been named the most haunted place in the country, according to research conducted by Porch.com. This is surprising, given that the town has a small population of just 242 people.
Port Costa has an extremely high rate of paranormal activity per person, with a staggering 53 documented ghost encounters. This suggests that one out of every four people may have had an experience with a ghost.
The spooky hauntings of Port Costa include stories related to the ancient Burlington Hotel, which is said to have been a brothel during its prime. The Warehouse pub, which is located just across the street, is known for its spectral visitors. People who go there have reported having frightening encounters, such as feeling phantom breezes and seeing a woman in a blue dress go through solid doors.
According to reports, all of the windows of a nearby private property have slammed shut at the same time, causing onlookers to feel a chill run down their spines.
Yorktown, Virginia, which is famous for its history during the Revolutionary War and has 25 separate spots that are said to be haunted, comes in a close second place. People who have visited Yorktown have claimed to have seen strange sights, such as ghostly troops marching to the sound of invisible drums and the spooky sounds of a carriage accident from the 1800s.
Gail, Texas, is ranked third, with claims of flickering lights in the abandoned high school and ghostly voices offering frightening warnings.
Jacksonboro, South Carolina, is known for its eerie light, which is said to be the lantern of a father who was looking for his lost daughter until he met a tragic end. This area is in fourth position.
The list goes on to include:
Paris, Michigan
Zoar, OH
Axson, GA
Harpers Ferry, WV
Saunemin, IL
Helenville, WI
However, as the focus changes to the states, the story takes an unexpected turn, with Maine being revealed as the state with the most haunted locations in the country. Maine had the highest number of ghost sightings, with 57.8 per 100,000 population, just edging out North Dakota and Oklahoma. On the other hand, Florida is the state with the fewest ghost sightings, with only 8.1 sightings for per 100,000 citizens.
The study, which studied data from the Ghosts of America website and the Census Bureau, provides interesting information on paranormal activity. It is interesting to note that ghosts are more likely to be seen in bedrooms (15 percent) than in attics (5 percent). Basements are also a popular place for ghosts to appear (9 percent).
When it comes to apparitions, the most prevalent form is that of a girl (12 percent), followed by men (10 percent), women (9 percent), and boys (7 percent).
Military stations are becoming known as places where spooky encounters happen. Seven percent of active bases have reported at least one ghostly sighting. Furthermore, most ghostly experiences happen in small towns, and 31 percent of them take place inside dwellings.
In conclusion, the study recommends that people who are afraid of paranormal encounters avoid bedrooms, stay away from Maine, and live in a large city.