Merrehope

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

The house began as a cottage in 1858 and was enlarged into a mansion over later decades (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.

Then and now

Public access

Open to the public Feb.–Nov. 21: Tue–Sat 10 am–3 pm (Sun–Mon by appointment only), last tour 2:30; adults $10, students $5. Trees of Christmas tours Nov. 22–Dec. 31: Mon–Sat 10–4, Sun 1–4. Closed in January except by appointment (Merrehope). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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