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Joshua Ward House

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Salem, Massachusetts

The Merchant hotel fills the Joshua Ward House, built on the foundation of witch-trial sheriff George Corwin's house. Popular tradition blames Corwin for making it Salem's most haunted, though the Salem Witch Museum counts that among the 'numerous myths' about him.

Old photograph of the three-story brick Joshua Ward House, 148 Washington Street

148 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

Part of Spookt's Guide to Haunted Salem

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  • Official visitor info: The Merchant — About
  • How to visit: Patrons: The Merchant is a hotel, so the inside is for guests. The hotel doesn’t name a haunted room, and the legend belongs to the whole house.
  • How to visit: Tours: ghost walks tell the Corwin story from Washington Street (see Tours That Stop Here).

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Sources (3)

George Corwin House / Joshua Ward House

Salem Witch Museum

Joshua Ward House

Salem Public Library, Salem Links and Lore

The Merchant

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