Deborah CobbToday, we’re exploring the haunting history of the only home in America that is legally recognized as haunted
Author: Deborah Cobb
Playful Spirits at the Stone Lion Inn in Guthrie, Oklahoma
But what happens when a home is so beloved, those who pass within its walls refuse to leave?
Flying Books and the Gray Lady of Willard Public Library
Keep an eye out for books flying off the shelves and an extra passenger on your elevator ride. The Gray Lady is certainly not shy.
The Grandfather Clock of Coe College in Iowa
Said to be tied to an old grandfather clock, the resident ghost is certainly not shy.
Pirates and a Green Silk Wedding Dress in Henniker, NH
This is the legend of Ocean-Born Mary, and at least this much of the story is believed to be true.
Political Specters in Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
While those who walked its halls were the movers and shakers making the government run, some of those lawmakers may still have a haunting presence around the museum.
Lost Children at San Antonio’s Haunted Train Tracks
Legends say ghostly children are determined help push vehicles off the tracks.
The Decay of Igloo City, Alaska
When asked why he would build his hotel in Alaska, the owner said in response,”You wouldn’t put an igloo hotel in Kansas or Egypt, would you?”
The Haunting Waters of Hoover Dam
Many stories abound about the construction of the dam, making it one of the most deadly public works projects of the early 20th century.
Victorian Ghosts of Christmas Past
In times past when long, cold nights kept many indoors, the tradition of scaring your friends with stories around the fireplace was much more of a winter affair.