The Jailer's Inn Bed and Breakfast in Bardstown, Kentucky, is widely considered one of the most haunted places in the United States, according to ghost lore and paranormal enthusiasts. The inn, which was Kentucky's oldest operating jail complex from 1797 until 1987, is rumored to be inhabited by the spirits of former inmates and staff. The Travel Channel has featured it as one of the nation's most haunted locations. Visitors have reported eerie footsteps, muted whispers, and the sound of people crying coming from various parts of the old jail. Some believe the spirits of incarcerated people who died within the jail's walls still linger there. Former employees are also said to haunt the premises. Paranormal investigators and guests have reportedly captured EVPs during their stays. One widely cited recording allegedly captured a whispered voice saying, "That is something". Some guests have reported encountering a more sinister presence during their stay. The inn contains an authentic former jail cell that has been converted into a guest room. Some guests describe it as a "cold, creepy dungeon," where paranormal activity is particularly concentrated. The original 1819 building features 30-inch-thick limestone walls and was the setting for many years of punishment, death, and despair. This long, dark history is believed to be the source of the high level of paranormal energy that visitors report.