Cresson Sanatorium
This former prison, mental hospital, and sanatorium is haunted by every chapter of its history
Paranormal Activity at
Cresson Sanatorium
- Motion sensors are activated in the tunnels
- Unexplained bangs and knocks are heard in the tunnels
- Phantom footsteps have been heard in Building F
- Unexplained sounds have been recorded in Building E
- Apparitions and shadow figures are often reported throughout the complex
- Sounds of slamming doors have been heard
- Many potential EVPs have been captured by past investigators
The Dark History of Cresson Sanatorium
Tucked into the woods just outside of Cresson, Pennsylvania, is a complex of long Tudor style buildings and sprawling modern prison blocks that look about as eclectic as its storied past.
Over the years, Cresson Sanatorium served as a tuberculosis hospital, a mental hospital, and a state prison. And, ghost stories suggest the old complex is haunted by spirits from each of its different lives.
Tales of apparitions lurking through the halls and ghostly sounds echoing through the tunnels have helped make Cresson Sanatorium one of Pennsylvania’s most well-known haunted places.
And there may be more hauntings yet to be discovered there…
Timeline of Cresson Sanatorium's History
Swipe or use timeline points to see Cresson Sanatorium through the years
Disembodied Noises in Haunted Tunnels Beneath Cresson Sanatorium
A reported haunted hotspot in Cresson Sanatorium is the tunnel system beneath the complex. Since being opened to the public, the tunnels have become known for strange sounds echoing through the darkness.
These sounds range from unexplained bangs and knocks to distant voices. Investigators have also noted that motion sensors will be triggered by unseen forces when placed in the tunnels.
Cresson Sanatorium’s Haunted Campus
But the tunnels aren’t the only place to find unexplained noises around the sanatorium. In Building F, the sounds of phantom footsteps have been heard and even recorded. In Building E, mysterious sounds have similarly been reported. Previous investigators recorded unexplained knocks and mysterious tapping sounds throughout Building E.
Disembodied voices and moans are also said to be common in the complex. And sounds of slamming doors have also been heard in many buildings.
Some suggest they slam in response to certain questions from investigators.
Shadow Figures Witnessed in Pennsylvania’s Haunted Cresson Sanatorium
Though it has its share of hotspots, the entire campus is said to be haunted. Visitors often feel like they’re being watched while touring the grounds. Others say they feel like a ghostly entity is following them as they go through certain buildings.
And while these phantoms are often invisible, plenty of people have had encounters with shadowy figures around Cresson Sanatorium. Both moving shadows and stationary apparitions have been spotted through the complex.
Paranormal Evidence from
Cresson Sanatorium
New paranormal reports continue to materialize throughout the property as more people and investigators tour the complex. Along with reports of personal experiences at Cresson Sanatorium, plenty of people have collected EVP recordings of reported paranormal voices.
Others still have supposedly captured intelligent responses via ITC (Instrumental Transcommunication) devices like the Spirit Box and Ovilus.
Explore the grounds of Cresson Sanatorium yourself
Start planning your paranormal investigation at Cresson Sanatorium using this interactive map of the campus
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