Historic Haunt: Florida’s St. Augustine Lighthouse Featured on Most Haunted Places List
Florida’s St. Augustine Lighthouse, a beloved tourist destination, has recently earned a spot on Conde Nast’s list of the Most Haunted Places in the World. The historic lighthouse, attracting over 216,000 visitors annually, is renowned not only for its scenic views and rich history but also for its eerie, otherworldly residents.
The lighthouse has a long and tragic history that fuels its haunted reputation. One of the most notable ghosts is that of a former lighthouse keeper who tragically fell to his death while painting the tower. Numerous visitors have reported sightings of this spectral figure, who appears to continue his duties, watching over the lighthouse grounds.
Another chilling tale involves the spirits of three young girls who drowned in a heartbreaking accident. The girls were playing in a cart that broke and plunged into the ocean, leading to their untimely deaths. Since then, many visitors claim to hear the sounds of children playing, their laughter echoing around the lighthouse, despite no children being present.