Brian Neal Bollinger Sets RecordSetter World Record for Most Haunted Locations Visited
RecordSetter has officially approved Brian Neal Bollinger’s world record for Most Haunted Locations Visited.
The record recognizes 25 locations including the Witch House in Salem as one of the locations, with a record date of August 11, 2026. Approval from the RecordSetter Council arrived on November 9.
The achievement documents years of travel to places that appear on published lists of haunted sites. Locations include the Lizzie Borden House, the Stanley Hotel, Alcatraz Island, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach. Each visit was supported by dated, original photographs of Bollinger at the site. Two famous haunted dolls — Annabelle and Robert the Doll — were also encountered along the way, though they do not count toward the location total.
In his own words, what began as curiosity about history and the stories behind these places grew into a longer journey shaped by research, travel, patience, and the help of others. For Bollinger, the recognition is another step in a larger personal effort to share meaningful stories and bring positive attention to West Virginia, the state he loves.
He has expressed particular gratitude to everyone who helped review archives, locate original articles, examine records, identify places in photographs, or connect him with the right people. He also offered heartfelt thanks to Dr. T. Ramon Stuart and Dr. Jerry Wallace for their time, guidance, and encouragement.
“The biggest dreams are only made possible by those who take the small steps beside you,” Bollinger wrote.
The RecordSetter approval is its own determination. His thanks to research helpers does not imply that they certified the record or endorsed any broader historical claim. The recognition is issued by RecordSetter and counts 25 locations.
You can view the approved record here: recordsetter.com/world-record/haunted-locations-visited/59633
The photograph displayed on the record page (the Witch House image) may accompany coverage of this announcement, with credit to Brian Neal Bollinger.
Congratulations to Brian on a record that took real persistence, care, and community support to complete.
-ParaHouse Magazine
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