| There are several haunted castles in America. Most | | | | the immense home began in the year of 1908 and |
| everyone is attracted to castles. These immense | | | | continued until completion in the year of 1911. Most of |
| structures are typically constructed in such a way that | | | | the unique architecture emerged from England, as the |
| they naturally appeal to anyone who lays eyes on | | | | owner, Chester Thorne, wanted to ensure that the |
| them. In addition to this, they usually stem from a long, | | | | home was built to withstand weatherization and time. |
| rich history that is filled with intrigue and mystery. This is | | | | As time progressed in the history of this home, many |
| especially true when it comes to the haunted castles | | | | who came to know it - both inside and out - have |
| that are located throughout the United States of | | | | determined that this seems to be a gateway to the |
| America. In this guide, you will be introduced to several | | | | spiritual world. |
| of the many haunted castles in America. | | | | Most individuals who visit this haunted American castle |
| The Preston Castle | | | | state that there is a sense of peace and calm that |
| The Preston Castle is located in the city of Ione, in | | | | seems to generate out of the walls themselves - as if |
| California. In the year of 1890, the construction on this | | | | the building is a fortress of spirit and positive life |
| majestic building started. It was created to reflect the | | | | energy. No matter where you go in the structure - |
| architectural style which is commonly referred to as | | | | there does not seem to be any sort of evil presence |
| "Romanesque Revival". Originally, this was referred to | | | | that lurks in the castle. Many claimed that they have |
| as the "Preston School of Industry". At the time in | | | | experienced intelligent hauntings that seem to want to |
| which the building was created, the community saw a | | | | communicate with the living, for one reason or another. |
| need to have a place where juvenile offenders to the | | | | Then, there seem to be even angelic presences as |
| law could be placed, with the purpose and intent of | | | | accounted by many witnesses that appear to want to |
| rehabilitation. Construction completed in the year of | | | | protect the building, as well as all those that enter the |
| 1894. It was at this time that the first young offenders | | | | property and the building itself. If you are seeking to |
| entered the doors of the immense structure for the | | | | emerge yourself into a place of spiritual life, the |
| first time. | | | | haunted Thornwood Castle in Washington is sure to |
| When it comes to schools that aim to reform, the | | | | be a place that you will want to be! |
| Preston Castle is one of the most well known in all of | | | | The Beardslee Castle |
| America. It was considered to be the very first of its | | | | The Beardslee Castle is located in New York in the |
| type at the time. As a matter of fact, when it opened, | | | | city of Little Falls. This has been considered to be one |
| electricity was not even present. This luxury came a | | | | of the most haunted castles in America for some time |
| year later through the means of a massive water | | | | now. Today, you can visit this unique structure easily |
| wheel that was used to produce minimal, but | | | | as it is a restaurant that is open to the public. If you go |
| substantive lighting to the residents of the facility. As | | | | to the hill that is located in what is referred to as |
| time progressed, the faculty and staff who operated | | | | "Mohawk Valley", you will discover this castle, standing |
| the structure determined that it was time to move | | | | in all of its majesty. Constructed in the year of 1860 by |
| from the castle itself as it had started to deteriorate | | | | the infamous Augustus Beardslee, this building has a |
| tremendously. This occurred around the year of 1960. | | | | long history that contributes to the belief that spirits |
| Throughout the years, several different types of | | | | reside in and around the brick and mortar used to |
| hauntings have been said to have occurred at this | | | | construct it. |
| castle. In one instance, there is a special type of | | | | There are two very popular hauntings that seem to |
| cemetery that was created in an effort to hold those | | | | occur in this haunted American castle. The first is a |
| who passed away while living in the Preston Castle. | | | | lady that is dressed in all white. Naturally, she is even |
| While this cemetery is said to only house | | | | called the "lady in white". Then, there is the story of a |
| approximately twenty three individual graves, many | | | | man who seems to be consumed by shadows |
| claim that there are spirits lingering in this area of the | | | | lingering in and around the structure on a consistent |
| grounds. Individuals who have visited this area often | | | | basis. The identities of these two individuals are not |
| sense areas of intense coldness. In addition to this, | | | | known, but many who have studied the history of the |
| several have felt strong, uncomfortable emotions on | | | | structure are under the impression that these are |
| the grounds. | | | | actual Beardslee family members that linger on even |
| There are several strange and unusual events that | | | | after death in the physical body. Naturally, there are |
| seem to occur in this haunted castle in America. | | | | your typical noises, shadows, moving objects, and |
| Events such as strange noises, unusual smells, voices, | | | | electrical interference in this particular haunted castle |
| intense emotional states, and even full body apparitions | | | | as well! |
| have been spotted in this haunted American castle. | | | | Conclusion |
| While it appears that most hauntings seem to be | | | | This is just a sample of the many haunted castles in |
| residual based, it is also believed that many of the | | | | America today. If you have a fascination with castles, |
| spirits that linger on the grounds and within the walls of | | | | history, and paranormal stories and legends, visiting one |
| the structure are intelligent, making this one of the | | | | of these haunted places to go would be in your best |
| scariest places on Earth - especially at night! | | | | interest! There are several other haunted castles in |
| Thornwood Castle | | | | America today apart from the ones mentioned here, |
| The Thornwood Castle is located in Washington, in the | | | | however, these seem to be the most popular among |
| city of Lakewood. Today, this structure serves as a | | | | those who are in search of haunted castles that have |
| popular "Bed and Breakfast", particularly for couples | | | | a long tale when it comes to actual history. |
| looking for a romantic getaway. Original construction of | | | | |