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Philadelphia
Where independence was born—and countless ghosts were made. Yellow fever killed 5,000 in 1793. Revolutionary spirits walk the streets. Benjamin Franklin appears at the American Philosophical Society.
1682 - Present
Pennsylvania, United States
20000+ witnesses
Philadelphia is rich in Revolutionary ghosts.
The History
According to historical records:
Birthplace of nation:
- Founded 1682
- Declaration signed here
- Capital of US (1790-1800)
- Yellow fever epidemic 1793
- Rich history
Independence Hall
Where it began:
- Declaration signed
- Constitution written
- Founding Fathers walked
- Their spirits remain
- Very active
Benjamin Franklin
America’s most famous ghost:
- Seen at library
- American Philosophical Society
- His statue winks (legend)
- Dancing in cemetery
- Everywhere in Philly
City Tavern
Where founders drank:
- Still operating
- Revolutionary spirits
- Founding Fathers
- Colonial atmosphere
- Strange occurrences
The Yellow Fever
1793 epidemic:
- 5,000 died
- Mass graves
- City nearly destroyed
- Spirits of victims
- Throughout city
Washington Square
Former cemetery:
- Revolutionary soldiers
- Yellow fever victims
- Unknown Soldier monument
- Very haunted
- Built on bones