Deborah CobbThis is the legend of Ocean-Born Mary, and at least this much of the story is believed to be true.
Category: Historic Sites
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.
The Devil in the Tower in New Jersey
The tower gained its name from the surrounding populace due to more legends saying that driving or walking backwards around the tower could summon ghosts or demons.
Accidental Ghosts of the Golden Lamb in Ohio
Built over 200 years ago, the Golden Lamb has tragedies, accidents, and the air of mystery within its walls.
The Ghost Ship of the U.S.S. Wisconsin in Virginia
With enough firepower to destroy a mountain, the U.S.S Wisconsin has a much more peaceful environment now than it did during wartime.
The Wonderful Wizard of Easton Castle in South Dakota
The Emerald City, Yellow Brick Roads and a Kansas girl named Dorothy have left their mark on the historic home.
The “Devil School” in Jacksonville, Florida
You can look beyond the chain link fence to see what it once was and imagine what it could be in the future.
Fires, Floods, and Avalanches at the Monte Cristo Ghost Town
This ghost town in Washington is a popular place to visit, with remarkably well preserved buildings and artifacts left behind that make the difficult trip to get to the Monte Cristo Ghost Town worth the hike.
Bagpipe-Playing Spirits of the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery
Some claim to have seen the bagpipe player, dressed in full Scottish regalia, and watched him disappear into the night in front of their eyes.
The Tale of Fannie and the Van Gilder Hotel in Alaska
The stories about Fannie’s untimely death spread quickly throughout the sleepy Alaskan town.
