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WMUR (first published Dec. 5, 2017; updated Oct. 30, 2023) covered ghost stories at the John Paul Jones House and nearby Point of Graves. Source: WMUR.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The house was built in 1758 and John Paul Jones boarded there while his ships were fitted out in Portsmouth (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
Partly open The 2026 season ran from May 21 through the end of October, Thursday–Monday 10 am–4 pm, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only (Portsmouth Historical Society); the society lists an extra opening on Veterans Day, November 11, 11 am–3 pm (Portsmouth Historical Society, event page). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
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- Nearby: Three Chimneys Inn (Durham, NH), Wood Island Light (Biddeford, ME), Omni Parker House (Boston, MA), Concord's Colonial Inn (Concord, MA)
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