May Well also be the Most Haunted Square Mile on Earth Life in mining towns was not easy. Many died untimely and violent deaths - deaths from diseases, from hostile environments, from mining accidents, from crime, and even from broken hearts. Conditions were ripe for creating ghosts and many mining towns today claim hauntings. Central … Continue reading The “Richest Square Mile on Earth”
Category: haunted places
Banff Springs Hotel
The Banff Springs Hotel lies in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in western Canada, only a two-hour drive from the city of Calgary, Alberta. Surrounded by mountain grandeur, by the Bow River and Lake Louise, the Banff Springs Hotel is a major tourist resort with all the amenities desired by travelers from all over … Continue reading Banff Springs Hotel
Waverly Hills Sanitarium
Louisville, Kentucky Sanitariums are perhaps the creepiest of the haunted hospitals. When you combine the paranormal with mental deficiencies and insanity, you have a recipe for some scary telling. Waverly Hills Sanitarium in Louisville, Kentucky is one of the most popular haunted hospital locations in the United States. Its reputation is one of desolation and sickness, … Continue reading Waverly Hills Sanitarium
Ann Dixie and the Haunting of Bosworth Hall
It is said that "Bosworth Hall", which is to be found at Market Bosworth, in Leicestershire, England, is haunted. That in itself does not warrant an article. There are a plethora of haunted homes the world over. What warrants attention, and indeed mention, is the tragic and baleful story attributed to this imposing edifice, whether … Continue reading Ann Dixie and the Haunting of Bosworth Hall
Haunted Historic Fort Wayne
Detroit Michigan Built on an estimated nineteen native American burial mounds, Fort Wayne, in the city of Detroit, Michigan, has a history of hauntings and paranormal experiences. Starting as Fort Detroit, this fort and its surrounding star fort land was built in the very early 1700s. Included in its history is the War of 1812 between the … Continue reading Haunted Historic Fort Wayne
His Heart Was Still In Ireland
In July 1997, I received a telephone call from a cheerful lady who was answering my newspaper ad for autographs and old documents. This is my actual means of making a living. I have been a collector and dealer of autographs for over 25 years. She stated she lived in Thurmont, Maryland and that she … Continue reading His Heart Was Still In Ireland
The White Eagle Café & Saloon – Oregon
Across the river from Portland’s Shanghai tunnels, the White Eagle Saloon welcomed the seedier side of frontier life in the early 20th century. The Legend "A prostitute killed upstairs by a jealous lover, drunken patrons shanghaied through a basement tunnel, and a waitress half-pushed, half-carried down the basement steps by an invisible, but persistent force. … Continue reading The White Eagle Café & Saloon – Oregon
Haunted Baltimore
Prowling for Phantasms in Fell's Point and Beyond - A man moves into a house on Lancaster Street, Baltimore. One day, he decides to take down the previous owner's kitchen curtains. He takes out a wobbly stool and steps up to remove them. Suddenly, he loses his balance and begins to fall. Then, a hand … Continue reading Haunted Baltimore
Three Ghostly Castles in England
England is a land steeped in history, tradition and legend. It boasts more than 1400 medieval castles across its countryside, many of which are said to be frequented by ghosts, spectres and other supernatural occurrences. Here is a delightfully ghoulish list of three of the best ghostly castles to visit…Chillingham CastleBilled as "The Most Haunted … Continue reading Three Ghostly Castles in England
Bobby Mackey’s Music World
Wilder, Kentucky is a small town that is located just south of Cincinnati, Ohio. For many years, the town has been subject to visits from curiosity-seekers, tourists, paranormal investigators and media reporters. They come here in search of a place called Bobby Mackey’s Music World, a nightclub and tavern that may be one of the … Continue reading Bobby Mackey’s Music World