Academy Building
Newark, Delaware, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
Ed Okonowicz’s UDaily account describes a Revolutionary-era student who left school to fight, then was forcibly returned by his father. In the legend, the humiliated young man died in the building’s cupola. Later passersby reportedly glimpsed a figure there at night, giving the old academy its particular ghost story. Historical death not independently established; cupola access restricted.
The Hauntings
Ed Okonowicz’s UDaily account describes a Revolutionary-era student who left school to fight, then was forcibly returned by his father. In the legend, the humiliated young man died in the building’s cupola. Later passersby reportedly glimpsed a figure there at night, giving the old academy its particular ghost story. Historical death not independently established; cupola access restricted.
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Sources & further reading.
- Academy Building haunting account (reports)
Plan Your Visit
Check current ownership, hours and permission before a visit; no nighttime investigation permission established.