King George II Inn, Bristol


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The King George II Inn in Bristol, Pennsylvania, is widely rumored to be haunted, with ghost stories and claims of paranormal activity going back decades. As America's oldest continuously operating inn, first established in 1681 as the Ferry House, it is said that some of its original guests never left. A full-bodied apparition of a gentleman wearing 1800s-style clothing, including a top hat and tails, is often seen. According to one account, he is a "dancing ghost". Rumors have persisted for years about a baby's cries being heard from the upper floors of the building. Some legends claim a baby was thrown into a cellar cistern during a conflict. Employees and guests have reported silverware clanking, table settings being rearranged, chairs moving on their own, and pictures flying off the walls. Doors have been known to open and slam shut without any discernible cause. Owner Bruce Lowe has reported hearing knocks on doors and other odd noises. In a dramatic incident witnessed by an owner, a bartender, and a customer, bottles flew off the bar shelves. The historic building once housed a cellar that was used as a jail, a location often cited as a source of ghostly energy.

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