PHASM

The Judge’s Bench

Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

Other · local-legend

The Story

Haunted Places connects an apparition at the former Berger’s Grocery with Mary Berger. The local story says she remains in the building following a tragic romance, and visitors have reportedly continued seeing her after its conversion to a bar. Specific death circumstances are an uncorroborated legend and omitted.

The Hauntings

Haunted Places connects an apparition at the former Berger’s Grocery with Mary Berger. The local story says she remains in the building following a tragic romance, and visitors have reportedly continued seeing her after its conversion to a bar. Specific death circumstances are an uncorroborated legend and omitted.

Visitor Experiences

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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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