The Alexander House, also known as Alexander’s Castle, was built in 1886 by Reverend John B. Alexander and originally predates Fort Worden. It was a private residence built for a Scottish bride-to-be, but a heartbroken Alexander returned to find she had already married someone else. The US Army later acquired the land, built Fort Worden around the castle, and used it as a military residence before it was decommissioned and became a rental property within the state park. After Alexander’s return and resignation from his ministry, he continued to live in the castle while serving as Vice Consul until 1892. The government acquired the property in 1897. The Alexander House is now a historic vacation rental available for public lodging.
Instrumental readings: Some investigations have detected spikes in electromagnetic field (EMF) activity, particularly when certain words were spoken.
Physical phenomena: There have been reports of physical events, such as letters on a drum being shifted or a black mist or shadow appearing in a corner.
Guests and investigators have reported phenomena like shadows moving on the staircase, electronic devices turning on by themselves, and even a chair appearing to move by itself.
The Alexander House at Fort Worden is widely considered to be haunted, with many paranormal investigators and visitors reporting spooky experiences. While some stories are anecdotal, paranormal groups have claimed to capture evidence like apparitions and photos, and some personal accounts include sensations of dizziness or tingling on the property.
Paranormal reports: Local paranormal groups have conducted investigations and reported finding evidence of hauntings.
Personal experiences: Individuals on self-guided tours have reported feeling dizzy or experiencing tingling sensations, which they attribute to the presence of spirits.
Historical incidents: Paranormal investigators have claimed to capture photographs of apparitions on the property, adding to the belief that it is haunted.
Individuals on self-guided tours have reported feeling dizzy or experiencing tingling sensations, which they attribute to the presence of spirits.
Historical incidents: A man once drowned in a cistern at the property, which is sometimes cited as a source of the haunting,
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