Country House Restaurant, Stony Brook


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The Country House Restaurant in Stony Brook, NY, is said to be haunted by multiple entities, including a female spirit named Annette Williamson, who was allegedly murdered in the 18th century for being a spy. Reports of paranormal activity include unexplained noises like pounding walls and footsteps, moving objects such as pots and pans, and the strong scent of fresh flowers. The restaurant, housed in a 1710 farmhouse, has been the subject of numerous media reports and is considered one of Long Island's most active paranormal locations. Annette Williamson was a girl accused of being a spy and murdered by townspeople in the 18th century. She is described as a "friendly and kind spirit" by the restaurant's current proprietors. She is said to haunt the premises of the restaurant. Visitors have reported hearing unexplained sounds like the pounding of walls, the cries of babies, and footsteps in empty rooms. The strong, distinct scent of fresh flowers is sometimes detected. Pots and pans are said to move on their own. The restaurant is located in a building originally constructed as a farmhouse in 1710. The location has served as a farm, a manor, a home for spies, and even a site for seances. It was also used as a stagecoach stop and a meeting place for George Washington's spies during the Revolutionary War. The Country House is known as one of the most haunted locations on Long Island.

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