Fort Independence (Castle Island) ghost stories

Fort Independence on Castle Island in South Boston, a granite fortification with origins in the 17th century and current structure dating to the 1830s, is included in regional accounts of haunted sites with reports of phantom soldiers, footsteps, and disembodied voices. Local historians and ghost-tour operators frequently cite the fort's long military history when recounting these anecdotes. The stories are presented as reported experiences and folklore and are not documented historical fact.