Is Plank House really haunted?

Visitors rate Plank House at 72.7 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is Plank House located?

The address is 221 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA. GPS coordinates: 39.813817, -75.412228.

What kind of haunted place is Plank House?

Plank House is listed under Historical Buildings in our Pennsylvania section.

What is the nearest town to Plank House?

Marcus Hook, PA is the closest town, about 0.5 miles away, with Trainer (1.0 mi.) and Linwood (1.1 mi.) also nearby.

Plank House - Marcus Hook, PA

This house was the residence of one of Blackboard's mistresses, and was built sometime during the 1790's. People have reported seeing strange lights in the house late at night, and being touched by an unseen presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Geographic Information

Address

221 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA
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GPS

39.813817, -75.412228

County

Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearest Towns

Marcus Hook, PA (0.5 mi.)
Trainer, PA (1.0 mi.)
Linwood, PA (1.1 mi.)
Boothwyn, PA (1.9 mi.)
Claymont, DE (2.7 mi.)
Upland, PA (3.1 mi.)
Village Green-Green Ridge, PA (3.5 mi.)
Ardentown, DE (3.8 mi.)
Pedricktown, NJ (3.8 mi.)
Chester, PA (3.9 mi.)

Contact Information

Website: http://www.marcushookps.org/house.php

Quick Answers

Is Plank House really haunted?: Visitors rate Plank House at 72.7 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Plank House located?: The address is 221 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA. GPS coordinates: 39.813817, -75.412228.
What kind of haunted place is Plank House?: Plank House is listed under Historical Buildings in our Pennsylvania section.
What is the nearest town to Plank House?: Marcus Hook, PA is the closest town, about 0.5 miles away, with Trainer (1.0 mi.) and Linwood (1.1 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (3)

Chris | January 31, 2016

I seriously doubt that any mistress of Blackbeard (his birth name was Edward Teach) lived in or around Marcus Hook in the 1790's.

You see, he was born in 1680 and was, I believe, hanged in 1718 in Virginia.
- Hinky Muir | May 18, 2025
  
  Chris darling... Next time you come for Callum get your reading glasses out first... It clearly says BLACKBOARD's mistress, we all know "Blackbeard" is just a fictional character... Reading is fundamental...
Wade | July 10, 2020

Does anybody remember the mansion that used to be across the street from the plank house it was torn down back in the 80s early 90s does it have a link to the plank house

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