PHASM

Cumberland Public Library / former Monastery

Cumberland, Rhode Island, United States

Other · local-legend

The Story

The library occupying the former monastery is associated with voices, slamming doors and fleeting figures. One account describes a voice calling a visitor's full name; another tells of a rock mysteriously appearing inside a locked car. The monastery tradition also gives the grounds a lingering monastic presence.

The Hauntings

The library occupying the former monastery is associated with voices, slamming doors and fleeting figures. One account describes a voice calling a visitor's full name; another tells of a rock mysteriously appearing inside a locked car. The monastery tradition also gives the grounds a lingering monastic presence.

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Current visitor arrangements have not been independently verified. A haunting report does not grant entry or investigation permission. Current access is unconfirmed.

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