The Old St. Johns County Jail in St. Augustine
Built in 1891 by businessman Henry Flagler, the old St. Johns County Jail was ran by Sheriff Joe Perry who kept inmates in line. After decades of hangings and lynchings … Read More
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Scarlett O’Hara’s
The bar known as Scarlett O’Hara’s was originally home to a man named George Colee. George was engaged to a young lady but unfortunately she cheated and the relationship ended. … Read More
Bayfront Wescott
The spirit called “The Lady in Black” is believed to be roaming the Bayfront Wescott in St. Augustine, Florida. The grieving woman is thought to be patiently waiting for a … Read More
O. C. White’s
One of the most popular restaurants in St. Augustine is also the most haunted! The building was home to Margaret Worth, the wife of General William Worth who died from … Read More
Casa Monica Hotel
YMCA founder Franklin W. Smith came to St. Augustine with dreams of opening a lavish resort for all his snowbird friends up north. Unfortunately after he built the hotel he … Read More
Castillo de San Marcos
After English raids in the 17th century the Spanish realized that their wooden forts would not hold up under attack. The Castillo de San Marcos was built in 1702 on … Read More
St. Francis Inn
One of the coziest bed and breakfasts in St. Augustine is also the most haunted. A young African-American woman named Lilly is believed to be haunting the third floor of … Read More
Ponce De Leon Hotel (Flagler College)
Henry Flagler saw an opportunity to turn St. Augustine into a tourist destination and built the opulent 540 room Ponce De Leon Hotel in 1888. The building has since been … Read More