Cannonball House, Lewes


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The Brick Hotel in Georgetown, Delaware is rumored to be haunted by spirits, particularly by those named George and Oilila, who are believed to be responsible for unexplained phenomena such The Cannonball House in Lewes, Delaware is considered haunted by the spirit of Susan Roland King, who died there in 1917 after her dress caught fire while she was warming stove polish by the fireplace. Reports of paranormal activity include mysterious footsteps, screams, and a voice warning visitors not to go upstairs. The house, which famously has a cannonball lodged in its side from the War of 1812, is open to the public and is listed as a real haunted place. Susan Roland King, a widow, was polishing the stove by the fireplace one evening when the polish caught fire, igniting her dress. She was brought back into the house but died in her bed, where she likely perished from her injuries. Her spirit is believed to remain in the house, watching over her home and the belongings she was so fond of, such as her buttons and bows shop. Visitors and staff have heard footsteps and screams within the house. A voice has been heard telling people not to go upstairs. Tools have been found scattered at night during restoration efforts. The door to a specific room is said to have opened on its own each night when the house was being restored.

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