Hell House in Ilchester Road, Ellicott City, Maryland is the stuff of urban legend. Once a Roman Catholic school called St. Mary's College, it was built in the late-1890s and was in operation until the 1970s. It was abandoned since, flagrantly vandalized, and set afire by arsonists in 1997. What remained of the old building was demolished in 2006. Because of its isolation up on a hill accessible through a long stairway, the narrow trails that wound around the premises, and the decaying altar deep in the woods, the College soon became known as Hell House to the locals with stories of Satanists and ghostly apparitions. Up to this day, it receives many hikers, the occasional curious visitors, and urban legend hunters. Word of caution: Try not to get lost in the woods.
Long stairs leading to Hell House Altar
Top of stairs leading to Hell House Altar
Looking down from top of stairs to Hell House Altar
Another flight of stairs leading to Hell House Altar
Getting close to Hell House Altar
The Hell House Altar
The Hell House Altar
Up close and personal Hell House Altar
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