The Surgeon's House, Jerome
The Surgeon's House, now a bed and breakfast in Jerome, Arizona, is allegedly haunted by the ghost of its former resident, Chief Surgeon Dr. Arthur Carlson, and other spirits. The paranormal activity is believed to originate from its history as a residence for the nearby hospital's staff during Jerome's booming, and often dangerous, mining era. The ghost of Dr. Carlson: Some guests and staff have reported seeing the ghost of Dr. Arthur Carlson, who was the home's chief resident in the 1930s. The apparition has been described as a man in a suit carrying a black doctor's bag. He is also occasionally spotted in the main bedroom wearing pajamas. A ghostly couple has been seen late at night in the main bedroom, where they appear to be dancing together. The spirit of a former maid named Alice is also said to haunt the premises, where she was once employed. Some visitors on ghost tours have reported hearing the sounds of otherworldly music inside the house. While Jerome is known as one of America's most haunted towns, the Surgeon's House is considered one of its more subtly haunted locations. Today, the historic building is known for its quiet, serene atmosphere, lush gardens, and panoramic views, contrasting with the unsettling stories from its past.