Reportedly haunted locations in Washington, D.C.
Being the site of military battles, deadly duels, assassinations, untimely deaths, and other associated tragedies, there are a number of reportedly haunted locations in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.
The United States Capitol, one of many places in Washington said to be haunted
National Statuary Hall, said to be haunted by a number of former members of Congress
Commandant's House at the Marine Corps Barracks, allegedly haunted by the ghost of the first Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps
The East Room of the White House, where Abigail Adams once hung her laundry and where her spirit may still appear
Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. is located at the corner of 8th and I streets, Southeast in Washington, D.C. Established in 1801, it is a National Historic Landmark, the oldest post in the United States Marine Corps, the official residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806, and the main ceremonial grounds of the Corps. It is home to the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the U.S. Marine Band. Barracks Marines conduct ceremonial missions in and around the National Capital Region as well as abroad. They also provide security at designated locations around Washington, D.C. as necessary, and Barracks officers are part of the White House Social Aide Program.
US Marines pass in review during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington during May 2013
Marine battalion in front of Commandant's House at the Marine Barracks in 1864
The Historic Home of the Commandants
The United States Marine Band at the Friday Evening Parade.
