Myths and Mischief
The area containing Fonthill and its adjoining woods, listed on neighborhoodscout.com as "N St/East St," has the highest crime rate in all of Doylestown, at a safety rating of 52, 100 being the safest. This is because it is illegal to trespass on Fonthill property after dark, though its copious expanse of woods and hiding places make it ideal for vagrants seeking refuge and minors wishing to partake in mischief.
It has also been long rumored that the ghost of Henry Chapman Mercer's housekeeper still haunts the Fonthill castle, making it one of Doylestown's prime supernatural hotspots.
Read more about this topic: Fonthill (house)
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