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Westminster Hall and Burying Ground

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Cemetery · local-legend

The Story

The burial ground’s Haunted Places entry recounts a white-haired figure moving among the stones and appearances attributed to Edgar Allan Poe and Lucia Watson Taylor. Muffled cries and an unpleasant smell are also reported, alongside tales of spirits discouraging unwanted attention.

The Hauntings

The burial ground’s Haunted Places entry recounts a white-haired figure moving among the stones and appearances attributed to Edgar Allan Poe and Lucia Watson Taylor. Muffled cries and an unpleasant smell are also reported, alongside tales of spirits discouraging unwanted attention.

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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