Explore the haunted and sometimes dark, odd history of
Chester County, Pennsylvania,
to uncover some of the gems that most people are unaware of.
The hidden chronicles of Chester County are right underfoot or across the road every day, and much of it also has a certain lore attached that ventures into the spectral realm.
• Hear the ticking tomb within a creepy, old cemetery
• Experience the morbid Pennhurst State School and Hospital during the “spooky season.”
• Learn about the haunted Phoenixville Library
• Read about the unnatural and unholy Devil’s Road
• Consider a meal at the haunted Eagle (now Bloom Southern Kitchen) or Letty’s Tavern
From brick-and-mortar buildings to sprawling graveyards, battlefields, and ghost towns, this collection of more than 30 stories and historical accounts features the most-interesting anecdotes, tall tales, and—of course—ghost stories of yesteryear that have been passed down in local history. Complete with GPS directions, start your eerie road trip here.