The Top Ten Most Haunted Places in St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the U.S., with Spanish roots, pirate lore, and centuries of layered history. These ten sites are among the city’s most iconic and allegedly haunted:
The St. Augustine Lighthouse – Built in 1874, it’s one of the most recognizable landmarks on the coast, tied to multiple tragic events.
Castillo de San Marcos – A 17th-century Spanish stone fortress with a long military history and legends involving soldiers and prisoners.
Tolomato Cemetery – A small, walled cemetery with graves dating back to the 1700s, including early settlers and Minorcans.
Huguenot Cemetery – Established during a yellow fever epidemic, it served non-Catholics and has long been the focus of ghost lore.
Old Jail – Built in 1891, this Romanesque structure housed prisoners under harsh conditions well into the 20th century.
Oldest Wooden School House – A preserved 18th-century building in the historic district, surrounded by myths and educational history.
St. Francis Inn – A Spanish colonial-era building turned inn, it has survived fire, war, and multiple restorations.
Flagler College (Old Ponce de León Hotel) – Originally a luxury hotel built by Henry Flagler in 1888, now part of a functioning college campus.
Casa de la Paz – A private residence turned tourist stop, linked to Spanish colonial history and rumored unexplained phenomena.
Cordova Street / Aviles Street Corridor – One of the oldest streets in America, lined with preserved Spanish architecture and stories from every century.
Want to explore St. Augustine’s hidden side? Try the Ghost Tour Fun self-guided audio ghost tour—walk at your own pace, whenever you want. Visit the homepage to learn more!
