The Witch House/Jonathan Corwin House, Salem
The Witch House (Jonathan Corwin House) in Salem, MA, is rumored to be haunted by spirits from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, with visitors reporting disembodied voices, unseen presences, cold spots, and unexplained touch sensations. As the only remaining structure with direct ties to the trials, its connection to Judge Jonathan Corwin, who presided over the trials, is central to its haunted reputation and the "Corwin Curse," which involved premature deaths within his family. Visitors and staff have heard whispers and conversations that cannot be attributed to anyone present. Some report feeling the chilling touch of an unseen entity or being grabbed. Cold areas and chills are often felt in certain parts of the house. Electronics and other equipment have been reported to malfunction or fail. Unexplained images have appeared in photographs taken by visitors. The house belonged to Judge Jonathan Corwin, who played a significant role in the 1692 witch hunt. Eight members of the Corwin family died prematurely, contributing to the house's dark reputation. The house features "witch bottles" and other ritualistic objects, such as a black shoe placed in the wall, designed to ward off evil spirits. The house is associated with the terror and injustice of the witch trials, which some believe leaves a psychic imprint.