PHASM

Mount Ida

Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

Historic house · local-legend

The Story

The sound of jingling keys is Mount Ida’s signature ghost story in Haunted Places. Locals attribute it to Miss Ida Tyson, said to have carried a ring of keys in life and to continue watching over the house after death.

The Hauntings

The sound of jingling keys is Mount Ida’s signature ghost story in Haunted Places. Locals attribute it to Miss Ida Tyson, said to have carried a ring of keys in life and to continue watching over the house after death.

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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