Ghosts, apparitions, poltergeists, phantasms — whatever you call them, Kentucky is home to more than its fair share.
A new ranking of the number of ghost sightings, haunted locations, cemeteries, and paranormal investigators per state found the Bluegrass State is the No. 3 most haunted state in the nation. Here’s some of the key stats that led to the ranking:
- 45,965 cemeteries
- 412 haunted locations
- 1,257 ghost sightings
- 19 paranormal investigators
Kentucky has the second highest number of cemeteries per capita, behind only West Virginia.
Another key factor in securing Kentucky’s No. 3 spot was Waverly Hills Sanatorium. The former tuberculosis sanatorium located in southeast Louisville has even been filming location for local horror movies.
Bonus: That’s not the only location with a ghost story or two in Louisville. The Seelbach Hotel is allegedly home to The Lady in Blue, a ghost known for the scent of her lilac perfume.
