YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Territorial Jail is hoping to maneuver from second place to the highest spot within the USA TODAY 10Best contest. The historic website is understood for its wealthy historical past, and a few tales which might be somewhat extra chilling.

The Yuma Territorial Jail State Historic Park stated it’s the most haunted vacation spot in America.

Final yr, the Yuma Territorial Jail completed second within the USA TODAY 10Best contest. This yr, workers are hoping guests will assist push it into first place.

The jail opened in 1876 and operated till 1909. Right now, it is recognized not just for its historical past, but additionally for studies of paranormal exercise.

Guests and workers have reported flickering lights, cells locking on their very own, furnishings being rearranged, and even encounters with the spirit of a younger lady stated to pinch visitors.

“We’re essentially the most haunted vacationer vacation spot. The jail was opened in 1876 and it was right here till 1909, and all through there was a lot historical past right here and plenty of distinctive, scary stuff that has occurred. So, in that point, there was one thing that will have left a presence right here,” stated Ace Crye, assistant supervisor on the Yuma Territorial Jail.

Crye stated being topped essentially the most haunted vacation spot would make a big impact.

“While you get that recognition, it brings extra tourism to Yuma, and we’d like tourism in Yuma. Yuma is such a historic city and we would like extra individuals to come back study it. For us, as a historic website, we’re essentially the most visited website, so it means so much to us to not solely speak concerning the historical past but additionally what may be right here,” Crye stated.

For those who suppose the Yuma Territorial Jail deserves the primary spot, forged your vote right here earlier than the deadline on Monday, September 21.