Taunton State Hospital is described as a "haunted" location due to rumors of strange markings on basement walls, disembodied screams and cries, and a "shadow man" apparition. Visitors report hearing such paranormal activity, which is often attributed to the hospital's dark history involving inhumane practices like lobotomies and shock therapy. The hospital is on the National Register of Historic Places and considered one of Massachusetts' most haunted places. People report hearing ghastly screams, cries for help, and sobbing emanating from the facility. Visitors have noted peculiar markings on the basement walls, some of which are still present today. A shadowy figure has been reported crawling along the walls and watching people. The hospital was known for inhumane treatment, including shock therapy and lobotomies. It was the birthplace of the prefrontal lobotomy. While most of the original buildings were demolished after the hospital closed in 1992, the site remains on the National Register of Historic Places and is a focal point for paranormal legends. The site is now surrounded by a fence and has been largely abandoned, but it continues to be a source of paranormal interest.