PHASM

Shard Villa

Salisbury, Vermont, United States

Historic house · local-legend

The Story

Vermonter recounts former staff reports of Columbus Smith’s figure in the halls, unexplained piano music, doors moving and belongings reappearing in unexpected places. Other accounts mention crying that staff cannot locate. The stories are attributed to the house’s long institutional life, while the site continues to serve living residents.

The Hauntings

Vermonter recounts former staff reports of Columbus Smith’s figure in the halls, unexplained piano music, doors moving and belongings reappearing in unexpected places. Other accounts mention crying that staff cannot locate. The stories are attributed to the house’s long institutional life, while the site continues to serve living residents.

Visitor Experiences

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Plan Your Visit

Active residential care home. Respect residents’ privacy; no casual ghost visits or interior access are established.

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