Islands are not all sunshine and paradise, many islands have a mysterious history with some even believed to be haunted. One of the most haunted islands in the US is Seguin Island. Commissioned by George Washington in 1795 the Seguin Island Lighthouse was constructed as the islands rocky shores were extremely hazardous to ships.

The lighthouse has a long history of death. Among the long list of lighthouse keepers is the tragic story of a mid-1800’s man and his wife, whose isolation on the island eventually drove the man mad resulting in him taking axe to both himself and his wife. To this day people still report hearing the sounds of the piano the wife used play to break the silence of their isolation.   

The most recent report of the island being haunted occurred in 1985 when the island was being decommissioned and the furniture was being packed by the warrant officer. During the night the officer was awakened by the apparition of a man dressed in oil skins shaking his bed. It seems the ghost had a message, purportedly saying “Don’t take the furniture, please leave my home alone.” The next day the boat that carrying the furniture sunk when an accident happened while lowering the loaded boat into the water. 

Since this time the islands lighthouse has been renovated and is open to visitors.