10 scariest places in America.

5. The Whaley House is an 1857 Greek Revival style residence, a California Historical Landmark, and museum located in Old Town, San Diego, California. It is currently maintained by Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO).The Whaley House was the home of Thomas Whaley and his family. The house was built where a graveyard once was. At various times it also housed Whaley’s general store, San Diego’s second county courthouse, and the first commercial theater in San Diego.The house has “witnessed more history than any other building in the city”.

 

The Whaley House (San Diego). Wealthy retailer Thomas Whaley built his family estate in 1857 in San Diego. The only problem was he built his mansion, The Whaley House. on unholy ground, on the former site of the public gallows where criminals were executed. Whaley’s family history was marred with death and suicide, and these restless spirits still haven’t left his home. Visitors often find their senses are assaulted by errant house alarms and strange smells — these ghosts are partial to cigar smoke and heavy perfume.