Fort Stanwix is a historical museum including an authentically restored 1758 fort. It is said to be haunted by apparitions and paranormal occirrences night or day. Witnesses say doorknobs turn, doors open and close, lights go on and off, alarms are tripped, footsteps, voices and a woman's crying are heard, and apparitions of soldiers and a little boy have been seen throughout the grounds. One of the ghosts seen most often is that of a one-legged man who sits on a bed in the barracks. Visitors should also listen for the phantom sound of a fife and drum corps.

Geographic Information

Address
112 East Park St.
Rome, NY
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GPS
43.21058964, -75.45529197
County
Oneida County County, New York
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Is Fort Stanwix really haunted?
Visitors rate Fort Stanwix at 76.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.
Where is Fort Stanwix located?
The address is 112 East Park St., Rome, NY. GPS coordinates: 43.21058964, -75.45529197.
What kind of haunted place is Fort Stanwix?
Fort Stanwix is listed under Military in our New York section.
What is the nearest town to Fort Stanwix?
Rome, NY is the closest town, about 0.2 miles away, with Westmoreland (7.0 mi.) and Oriskany (7.2 mi.) also nearby.

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