Cockey's Tavern in Westminster, Maryland was known for a resident ghost who would rearrange artwork on the walls, a story that circulated among its regulars. The historic establishment, which had operated as a tavern or inn since the early 1800s at 216 E. Main St., closed abruptly and without warning in September 1993. The paranormal activity associated with Cockey's Tavern involved a ghost who was known to move or rearrange the pictures hanging on the walls. Cockey's Tavern closed in September 1993, surprising its employees and the community. The closure was sudden, with the locks on the building changed and the phone disconnected, leaving workers with a notice on the door. The building had a long history, having been a tavern or inn since the early 1800s.