PHASM

Jonathan Hager House Museum

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Historic house · local-legend

The Story

According to Haunted Places, the Hammond and Downin families figure in the house’s ghost lore. Voices and walking sounds are reported indoors, while the Downin children are blamed for a moving corncob doll, lights going out and cameras behaving erratically.

The Hauntings

According to Haunted Places, the Hammond and Downin families figure in the house’s ghost lore. Voices and walking sounds are reported indoors, while the Downin children are blamed for a moving corncob doll, lights going out and cameras behaving erratically.

Visitor Experiences

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Plan Your Visit

Current opening and permission requirements have not been independently checked. Obtain permission for private areas; no nighttime investigation implied. Current access is unconfirmed.

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