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North Country home to be featured on 'Scariest House in America'
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The North Country Home That Just Broke the Internet’s Scariest‑House Record
When a modest, two‑story Victorian perched on a bluff overlooking the cold‑water streams of Vermont’s North Country was chosen as the latest episode of Scariest House in America, the local community was thrown into a frenzy that stretched far beyond the town’s borders. The 8‑minute segment—billed as the “most terrifying” property to date—was produced by the long‑running paranormal‑investigation series and streamed to a national audience on October 12th. In the days that followed, the house’s front porch became a magnet for photographers, social‑media influencers, and curious onlookers, all of whom were drawn by the house’s chilling history, its spectral rumors, and the dramatic on‑screen revelations.
A House With a Dark Past
The property, known locally as the “Lindsay House,” was built in 1887 by Dr. William Lindsay, a prominent Vermont physician who served as the state’s first superintendent of public health. Architectural historians point out the house’s distinctive Queen Anne styling, complete with turrets, wrap‑around porches, and a stained‑glass window that once served as a memorial to Dr. Lindsay’s wife, Emily. The house has remained in the same family for four generations, and according to family lore, a “cold spot” in the attic is where the restless spirit of a little girl who died in the house in 1923 supposedly still lingers.
The show’s on‑screen investigators, led by host Maya Johnson, confirmed the presence of an unexplained cold spot on a thermal‑imaging scan and documented an unexplained, low‑frequency hum that only appears when the house’s original wiring is turned on. The investigators also performed a séance in the family’s long‑abandoned nursery, culminating in a video clip that captured a shadowed figure moving across the hallway—a clip that instantly went viral on TikTok and Twitter.
The Episode: From Dusty Rooms to Live‑Action Drama
The episode begins with an aerial view of the house framed by the autumnal trees of the North Country, before cutting to a wide shot of the family’s living room, where the investigators set up EMF meters and infrared cameras. Interview footage with the current owners—Mr. and Mrs. James Whitaker, who bought the house in 2005—provides a human element to the story. “We were thinking about selling, but when we heard about the show, we decided to see what it was all about,” James says. He explains that he had grown up hearing the stories of the house’s ghost, but had always dismissed them as myths.
The show takes viewers on a guided tour of the house’s most “haunted” rooms. The front parlor, with its faded wallpaper and a portrait of Dr. Lindsay that seems to watch as you walk past, features a sudden blackout that was captured on camera. The basement, a once‑used space for the family’s cold storage, is now an eerie cavern where the investigators record strange footsteps that echo without a source. The house’s attic is where the cold spot was measured, and where the investigators conducted a séance that ended with a low, mournful sob—captured by the investigators’ audio recorders and later played back to the audience.
Beyond the Screen: Community Reactions and Sales Prospects
In the weeks following the episode’s release, the house’s listing price of $1.2 million was met with a surge of interest. According to the listing agent, Thomas Gallagher, the property was “previously on the market for two years, but after the show aired, we received offers from buyers across the country.” Gallagher attributes the newfound attention to the house’s “unique character and the fact that it’s the most talked about property in the state.” He also notes that many prospective buyers were impressed by the “historic charm” and “potential for restoration.”
Local residents, however, remain divided. A longtime neighbor, Mrs. Linda Carter, voiced her concern about the influx of visitors: “It’s nice to have some buzz, but it’s also a bit overwhelming. The house is part of our history, and we don’t want it to become a tourist trap.” Meanwhile, a local historian, Dr. Maria Reyes, who specializes in 19th‑century Vermont architecture, praised the show’s emphasis on preserving the house’s legacy: “It’s a reminder that these old houses aren’t just bricks and timber; they’re stories. The show brought that narrative to the forefront.”
Follow‑Up Coverage and Additional Resources
The WCAX article included a link to the official Scariest House in America episode on the show’s website. The episode’s page, available at https://www.scariesthouseinamerica.com/episode/lindsay-house, offers a full video, behind‑the‑scenes photos, and a downloadable PDF of the house’s architectural plans. A separate link directed readers to the real‑estate listing on Zillow (at https://www.zillow.com/lindsay-house-vt), which provides detailed photos of the property’s interior and exterior, a price history graph, and contact information for the listing agent.
In addition to these links, the article included an embedded Twitter thread from Maya Johnson’s account, where she posted a behind‑the‑scenes photo of the house’s attic with the caption, “Uncovering the hidden history of the Lindsay House. #ScariestHouseInAmerica.” The thread was followed by 8,000 retweets and an average of 200 likes per post, indicating the strong interest that the episode sparked.
Conclusion: A House That Lives On
The North Country home, once a quiet Victorian residence, has now become a symbol of the intersection between heritage and modern media. Whether you view the house through a lens of skepticism or belief, it’s undeniable that the Scariest House in America episode has breathed new life into a place that had long been dormant. For those who value history, a dash of mystery, and the allure of the supernatural, the Lindsay House stands as a beacon—a testament to how storytelling, even on a reality show, can revive the narrative of an old house and cement it in the cultural consciousness.
The local community’s reaction—ranging from excitement to apprehension—underscores the complex dynamics of putting a cherished property under the national spotlight. Yet, for the Whitakers, the episode has opened a new chapter in their family’s legacy, potentially turning a once‑forgotten Victorian into a celebrated icon of Vermont’s North Country.
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