The Grisamore House was one of the nicest homes in Jeffersonville, Indiana in the 19th century. In fact, William Henry Harrison stopped and gave a speech at the home in 1840 when he was running for President. However, the historic home is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Southern Indiana. It’s…
Not too far from the Tennessee line in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, the Brown Mountain lights have been puzzling people for centuries. Scientists have tried to explain the strange foggy lights that appear to be the size of a beach ball as a reflection from a car or warm air moving through…
The Ghosts of Gallatin Haunted Tour will be picking up where it left off this weekend at Squarefest. Southern Ghost Stories series author Allen Sircy and local historian Eli Geery will lead guests to a dozen sites around the Gallatin Square. Whether it’s manifestations, murder, mayhem or a mischievous mannequin, guests can expect to be…
Built in 1891 by businessman Henry Flagler, the old St. Johns County Jail was ran by Sheriff Joe Perry who kept inmates in line. After decades of hangings and lynchings in the old jail, it’s no surprise that many believe it is one of the most haunted places in St. Augustine. Tour guides and staff…
Renowned author and folklorist Allen Sircy, known as the “American Hauntstorian,” announces the release of his latest collection of chilling tales, Southern Ghost Stories: Tennessee Tales 2. Following the success of his 2023 book, Southern Ghost Stories: Tennessee Tales, Sircy delves deeper into the haunted history of the Volunteer State, presenting a new trove of…
In 1923 ghost fever swept through Knoxville when a local man named John Stiles began experiencing strange activity while he was in bed overnight in his home on the corner of McKee and East Cumberland. The spirit first got Stiles attention shortly after he moved in by shaking him while he was trying to sleep….
Long before the suburbs of New York City reached its shores, Long Island was the home of Native American tribes, including the Setaukets who lived near a large freshwater lake. According to a legend dating back to this era, the chief’s daughter, Princess Ronkonkoma, fell deeply in love with a European settler named Hugh Birdsall….
Long before the Moon River Brewing Company set up shop on West Bay Street the building was home to the City Hotel. This was the scene of a tense showdown between the town bully, James Stark and a local physician, Dr. Phillip Minis that resulted in a murder. Today the brewery offers tours and allows…
Court Square in downtown Memphis is said to be haunted by a ten year old boy named Claude Pugh. Claude was playing with a toy boat along the rim of the Hebe Fountain on August 26, 1884. Somehow the child slipped and fell into fountain. Because the bottom was sloped and covered with algae Claude…
In 1798 Revolutionary War hero Colonel Hardy Murfree bought land a large tract of land in Murfreesboro. After his death, his daughter, Sally Murfree Manet settled onto the property and built a simple two room structure that over time became the opulent Oakland’s Mansion. Today people claim to see Sally throughout the house, often in…
