In a wooded area of the town of Ilchester, you can find the creepy ruins of St. Mary’s College, an eerie ghost town in Maryland.

Opened in 1862, it was once a lively seminary for young men training to be priests. Over 100 years later, the number of students began to dwindle, until the seminary was finally shut down in 1972. Ten years later, the site was purchased with the intent of being converted into apartments. The proposal failed, leaving the building abandoned. In 1988, another purchaser bought the property but constantly had to fend off vandals and curious teenagers as the site had already been given the nickname “Hell House.” On Halloween night in 1997, the building was burned by arsonists. The site was finally demolished in 2006.

Evidence of St. Mary’s College can still be found in the ruins left behind. Several disturbing tales have circulated about haunted happenings at this location.

We’ll let you decide whether or not you believe the stories…

Several sets of stairs still remain among the trees, some in surprisingly good shape.

Many visitors have heard the sounds of footsteps echoing up and down the abandoned stairs.

Reports of feeling “cold spots” throughout certain areas of the ruins have been reported, even in the summer months.

A group of young men who were exploring the ruins claimed to have spotted the ghostly figure of a girl. As she approached the group, she raised her hand towards them as her eyes began to glow red. The boys immediately fled in fear and later shared their story, warning others.

The most prominent feature that still stands is known as the Hell House Altar.

Many allege that the altar is the location of satanic rituals, including animal sacrifices. Some locals believe it was these rituals that conjured demons to the property.

Would you dare enter the grounds of the St. Mary’s ruins?

Have you visited this ghost town in Maryland, or have heard similar eerie stories about it? Do you believe it’s haunted, or is it all a bunch of malarkey? Share your thoughts in the comments. If you’re up for another day trip, head over to the ghost town of Daniels.