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Fall River, Massachusetts · Built 1845

Lizzie Borden House

HauntedOpen to the public

Lizzie Borden House · dbking from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

Andrew and Abby Borden were killed in the house in August 1892; Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted in 1893 (Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.

Most haunted in the state Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The Herald News (Oct. 15, 2024) reported Thrillist named the house the most haunted place in Massachusetts. Source: The Herald News.
Laughter and lights Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
CBS Boston (Oct. 2024) reported guests describe flickering lights and disembodied laughter. Source: CBS News Boston.

Then and now

Narrow green two-story clapboard house
Now: Lizzie Borden House. Photo: dbking from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Open to the public Open daily 10 am to midnight as an inn and museum (Lizzie Borden House); house tours run daily from morning through late afternoon, and ghost tours begin at 7:30 pm (Lizzie Borden House). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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