Long Island has inspired numerous local legends over the centuries from the distant past to the present. For instance, numerous historic buildings and other locations on Long Island are rumored to be haunted including the
Fire Island Lighthouse,
Lake Ronkonkoma,
Mount Misery Road, Country House Restaurant, and
Raynham Hall. However, the most prominent and supposedly haunted location on Long Island is the
Amityville Horror House which has inspired numerous
books and horror movies.