1217 Marion Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania

1217 Marion Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania
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41.419803, -75.632411 • Radius: 250m

Description

The Haunted History of 1217 Marion Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania

A Victorian Relic with a Dark Reputation

In the quiet borough of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, 1217 Marion Street stands as a Victorian-era home with a story that chills the bones. Built in 1901, this stately residence has been the subject of whispers for decades—whispers that grew louder when the property was famously listed as “slightly haunted.”

The Paranormal Claims

Former residents have reported eerie phenomena that defy explanation:

  1. Phantom Footsteps: Heavy steps echoing through empty hallways late at night.
  2. Knocking and Screams: A scream piercing the silence at precisely 3:13 a.m., followed by rhythmic knocking on the walls.
  3. Mirror Apparitions: A pale figure glimpsed in the upstairs bathroom mirror, vanishing when approached.
  4. Basement Mysteries: Strange clicking sounds, like a lighter flicking in the dark, and rumors of a human skull discovered decades ago.


A House That Captured National Attention

When the owners listed the home for sale, they included its haunted reputation in the description—a bold move that sparked a media frenzy and drew paranormal investigators from across the country. While some saw it as a clever marketing tactic, others believed the spirits were real and restless.

Architectural Beauty Meets Eerie Atmosphere

Despite its spooky reputation, the home boasts classic Victorian charm: hardwood floors, ornate woodwork, and spacious rooms that seem to hold secrets in every shadow. It’s a place where history lingers—and perhaps something else does too.

Lingering Questions

Is 1217 Marion Street truly haunted, or is it simply a house with a colorful past? Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the stories surrounding this address—and the local legends that echo through Dunmore—ensure its place in Pennsylvania’s haunted history.


Known Activity
Local Lore and Ghostly Neighbors Dunmore isn’t new to ghost stories. Locals speak of the Lady in White who roams the old railroad tracks near the borough, said to be searching for a lost lover who never returned from the mines. Another chilling tale involves the Dunmore Cemetery, where visitors claim to hear whispers among the gravestones and see shadowy figures darting between mausoleums. Nearby Scranton adds its own spectral flavor with legends of the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, where guests report phantom bellhops and flickering lights in empty corridors. These stories weave a tapestry of hauntings that make 1217 Marion Street feel like part of a much larger, ghostly network.
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Lackawanna County couple advertises home as 'slightly haunted'
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