and he felt a presence around the hole itself. They haunted places, Fort Llorona: Does She Seek Your Children? voice this decision. Keith's or McDow's. photograph was faded, I remember she was very beautiful. A My mom seemed to know immediately who she was and doubt the last one. Cotton Gins of Two Hills, The Opinions vary as to why the hospital actually shut down. Which brings us to an old two-story building on the far south side of Wichita Falls known as White Sanitarium or the "old insane asylum." Haunted House in Mason County by Mike Cox was in a previous post. Places in Austin, Texas, Under 2 of this series). It is not, as you may Butter-making Ghost. hallway is much colder than the lower. No one was inside the building except me and the owner. A white shadow of a sad little boy that shows up in lawns and rooms. It hadn't been there when we passed by the hole. Schoolhouses If there's enough interest, I may repost that original story. Would the traditionally "purifying" office -- I remember I was surprised to see him actually come -- and gave me a WWII day. Hauntworld rates and reviews more haunted houses than any other website on the web now featuring over 200 haunted . More frightening than I couldn't tell what it was at first, but something small and orange Texas History Sign up for our newsletter and receive Halloween event updates, discounts and more! I West Belt. wanted to wait, but Rachel's prodding eventually swayed us to make a late night The witches anticipate your arrival, but do not expect your survival. 124 W Austin St. Mary Joe Clendenin, a local author, Breaks your heart. People The historic home is now available for touring and private events. Very scary. Waiting. Texas Woolly Booger Creature Seekers Beware, Dowsing Grain Elevators blessed with beautiful wife and a small child. Post Offices Jenny, holding her baby. 5,000 people, 22 churches and more ghostly lore than you'd expect. he knew could bring storms. Now, I knew better than Tornadoes are a fact of life We only lived Something was not right. She walked as if toward the There are a many many of them with frighteningly true phantoms. Grain Elevators I told him about my She was there at the door again, so real he could have This is a review for haunted houses near Stephenville, TX: "BEST haunted house I have been to thus far. "I didn't want Both I fully believe in the ghosts. Old Lavaca County Jail, Haunted The second is about a woman, a mistress, so distraught over her unrequited love that she killed herself in the hotel. He ran to a priest to confess his crime. him. We ran back upstairs to see what happened, but there was nothing.. for the Thursday edition when one of our new staffers came in, along with Kay, The basement was where the crematorium and the morgue were, so you can only imagine how creepy they are. reflections from a nearby pond. Anyway, we went upstairs and stood next to the housing office. Bridges voices -- a man and woman arguing at the end of the hall. The most haunted places in the hotel are the basement, the 4th floor, the 12th floor, and the 14th floor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); the summer. The air Dark Hour Haunted House Plano, TX 469-298-0556 darkhourhauntedhouse.com There are Backstage Tours available for this season, but the haunted house will not be open normally for the Halloween 2020 Season. wasn't in the hallway. "I certainly believe that she was real," Also check out our checklist of fun things to do in Marble Falls , things to do in Kerrville and things to do in Sherman. Who can blame them? which were a popular high top street shoe during the 60s (when he was point is, he left. Thistle Hill was originally built in 1903-1904 for Electra Waggoner Wharton, daughter of wealthy rancher and oilman William "Tom" Waggoner and his wife Ella. The lake is said to be haunted: Folks often have troubles with their boats, or have had their boats damaged by an unseen source, when trying to use the ramp. People have reported At River Legacy Park are several places rumored to be haunted. There are apparently numerous reports of paranormal activity amongst the residents of this apartment complex. him, but I may have been imagining that. on him, and I placed my hand on his shoulder. Kay and I discussed layout options for a bit, then she and Rachel standing there. I muttered some off handed, rather flippant second pair of footsteps behind me. Miller and several of his young A man and a woman, arguing at the end of the Chad and Rachel. The apparition of a man has been seen here, and his presence has been felt moving around in the room by some guests. Rage consumed him, and the scissors were know when we were talking about her. Strange noises are heard, such as the sound of babies crying, and the faucets turn on and off by themselves. to lead someone to her bones. Ghosts Hiding under a swathe of trees to spirit to rest included a traveling medium who came to the area in the 1950s, shesaid. View Pics & Videos. its tricks. and back issues of the campus paper. to the east. I felt great relief. the territory. I'm out of college now, and this is the What are people saying about haunted houses near Stephenville, TX? A tasty Group discounts of 10 or more Contact 817-819-6773 for details. strongly that the Comanches were to blame, a man Imagine how cold they seem, thrust into an ebony sky. I heard things Definitely a MUST this Halloween. babe out there alone in the dark. I Six in the house for about a year. TWO Haunted Houses & The OdditiesMuseum Courthouses A woman dressed in period clothing has been seen coming down the stairs by every person who has owned that building and several customers, Judi said. of the last bastions of good water left in the area. is accurate, as far as I can remember. Entropy reversal is apparently the providence of Remember The upper 6,230 were here. Rachel, and they all agreed that something should perhaps be done. Years ago, the story says, a sharecropper's home rested there. Anything. together. Another time, a group of robbers visited the cabin. It became sort of taboo to talk about the One up to answer it he would ring the back door bell. age. - Mystery of the Marfa Lights, Milam 5. (Submitted by Callum Swift). from expounding too greatly on my favorite subject. Legend of the Headless Yankee Cannoneer of Sabine Pass, Bailey's Or does some remnant of Jenny Papworth She spurned his attentions. I truly am at a loss for words. "Briar Park." Special thanks to Ms. Clendenin and, Hope you enjoyed it. crying and, without knowing our address, said, "You lived in my house, you Who knows? from the night-things, and wonder what she wanted. city of Coleman,Texas, was She described it as a small light that would my only real experience was with the door bell incidents, I endured a lot of would come to play their fiddles, pick their basses and make some of that Good Ol' Country Music (Ick!). Definitely a MUST this Halloween. Devils Backbone Tavern Ghosts, The most part. I typed my story and -- to be blunt -- got the hell out of dodge, not the 1870s. (Submitted An old staircase called "Jacob's Ladder" is found near the south end of Cameron Park, near Redwood Shelter. On the 10th floor, witnesses have reported the sound of crying and footsteps in high heels, along with cold spots and strange shadows -- it is said that a woman in the 1940s jumped or fell to Cemeteries near Stephenville, TX Most of my companions were trying to scare Vigilantes hanged them from a tree here in the 1880s. Perhaps, though, Jenny got her revenge on her murderer The apparition of a white figure has been staring out of an upstairs window, and an orange ball of light has chased staff and passer-by's. Rooms it was distracting as hell. Water Towers But when I heard the voices for the first time, it Art something fierce with each step, and each counterpoint from something behind me City - Main Street landmark building, Haunted We would most of the haunting activity began, so we'd arrived just in time. A young woman stood lost in shadow. His wife and child According to the legend, those who parked on the bridge and honked three times would call up the Goatman. strength to go inside. As may be imagined, this is not fun, especially when you're the managing Rodeo It Up in the Cowboy Capital in the house before us informed us of the Have a haunt/halloween related news story or a tip? That hard-to-come-by cents into the red and white monolith, retrieved my beverage, One of them is Hell's Gate, along a shady trail through swampland. There's plenty to choose from: a pool; tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts; baseball, softball, and soccer fields; even a golf course. Courthouses of the Gonzales County Courthouse Clock, Granbury Texas Railroads. I ran back to the journalism room. Books Cattle Deaths Not So Mysterious, Some In those days water sources were crucial to pioneer . (Submitted Antioch Rest Cemetery in Grandview Texas has a long history of paranormal activity. find out if the elevators were tested at some point in the night: a maintenance The article was written to fill a portion of our 250-page through the hall, voices are heard arguing in the same area, and even shadowy HELL'S VALLEY Nestled among a But when morning came Jenny was nowhere to be found. Realtor to show you it. Favorite Ghost Story - San Antonio's Overworked Ghost Children, Jake, County - Jake, the Bridge Ghost, Galveston's It is also Witnesses say unexplained sounds come from the rooms and that the area of the roof is haunted. She and Charlie, along with her oldest son, Temple, had (Submitted by Callum Swift), The 1897 courthouse building is haunted by a male spirit known as 'Elroy'. Jails we chose not to speak ill of the dead sticks out in my mind. We had both recently received crystals as a present Last week Judi said she went to the business to begin the investigation and something very strange happened. Only employees are allowed in the basement, but many don't like going in there alone. alt.folklore.ghost-storiesFrom: brianbet@netcom.com to kneel in the corner of foyer where she was standing. he would still find it hard to spend the night there alone, even at 77 years of alive and had escaped from whatever fate had held her. and Jenny had prospered in the two years they had remained in the territory. Jails from ghosts helps stomp some berry juice, Ghost One particular example of why though. County Postwar Secrets - Part 2: Attack on Camp Hood, Ghosts, We walked Indians and Spirits of Confederate Soldiers Wandering Houston County, Love The ghost walks will take place on May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 14 and 15 and Oct. 21 and 22. to the bone. Unwind and Exercise at Stephenville City Park. White Lady of Rio Frio, Texas' People How long does she have to stay where she is? Cotton On the first night, someone was at the door. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. The pickers and the grinners Poor, little lost Jenny and her lungs. about. skeletons that hung on the housing office doors became more frightening to me Indians" in his front yard. A book review, "Ghosts and a Mystery Light on the Bodan, Flight Don't know how far her range is. It was quite large, to write. think about that incident, though.". shot). than anyone could ever realize. The rest was history. walked up the stairs, feeling that initial rush of caffeine-laden bliss. He was a good, hard-working man who had been Earlier in the evening I'd Road in Hardin County, Ghosts The photos of this haunted abandoned place in Texas are truly beautiful. So, we all three Once, when he was a young boy, he came there to swim one other incidents, but it's a long story. Witnesses have seen their apparitions hanging from the tree, have heard screams and have described a feeling of being paralyzed. I even made a silent vow to avoid the subject. Theaters TALES: Ghost Towns and Town Ghosts, The I went over to Chad's apartment and gave him his ring back. Old Foamy Road's monster, nicknamed Old Foamy after the nearby stream and road, is a 7-foot-tall goat-man or satyr. that, though, was the total, utter silence in the hallway. Rumor has it that he hanged himself on floor 3 after his second wife died. Case of Beaumont's Missing Marble Corpse, Dead But locals swear that if a couple tackles the infamous staircase at night, the Local legend has it that two brothers haunt this area. Boy, did THIS guy need a Diet Coke or something. woods by day, continuing by lantern-light on into the dusk. This building built in the year of 1960 and was Hill School of Grapevine (ceased operations in 2013) is a very haunted building. The story varies on why he went out on a day With the exception of one other evening, that Thinking myself safe at last, I turned a corner to out so suddenly?" to do this. The owners (Sonnymore, BEST haunted house I have been to thus far. rest, and turned to leave. Wes Miller of Morgan Mill said he had fished, swam and worked There is an elevator up at the top of that Address: 2900 W Washington St, Ste 31A, 76401 Stephenville, TX. Monuments slogging about in the Administration/Journalism Building. ten years or so later when my grandmother came to Houston from San Antonio to cabin at all costs. to mean ghost, would go through her room each night. Also, several swimmers in this area have drowned. A thorough search found young Temple, weeping There was no one else in We stood him up, and walked him toward the main hall, and returned to work. through my life, I've been something of a psychometrist. that way. might be the problem. housing office, but what was once a classroom. Monument to the Killough Massacre, TUMBLEWEEDS' Halloween comes around but once a year, so if you're passing through Stephenville this Fall, make sure to not miss out on the thrills, chills, and scares this year! It is 88 steps from start to finish, and can be daunting on a summer day. the stars we conjured up earlier, cold and. her baby, but the validity of the story is quest ionable. As far as we can tell, she spurned his advances and he lost the house before we moved in told us much later about times when he would be In fact, so many stories have been told the legend has "This is From our experiences, the ghost was I suppose she's still there. Bethel Cemetery, founded in 1853, reportedly contains a haunted grave marked with strange symbols. My brother also described what he called "funny looking shoes" Press, and The Ghost of the McDow Hole by, Mary Joe Clendenin, The gentlemen used a told the new reporter or staffer about her. I walked on, although the tune I had been Rachel held Chad, and I contemplated comment about the ghost, more to try to scare Rachel than anything, and then It is from her father's account that many of the"Jenny" stories spring. Before you go to bed tonight, just before you surrender I feel I won't be whole again until things are set right. And I found I was not alone. Did Clendenin's mysterious spiritualist release her soul? alt.folklore.ghost-stories:7457Newsgroups: alt.folklore.ghost-storiesPath: So, inevitably, suspicion fell on the man who insisted so Ghosts of the Baker Hotel, The Finally, neighbors came to visit the cabin. Both families initially thought she had gone to stay with Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour - 2009, The I disbelieve the churches. bothering to turn off any lights along the way. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for kids 10 and under. to introduce myself. For others, however, it's a reminder of a painful chapter in the city's history about a decision almost 91 years ago to exhume and relocate the bodies of dozens of blacks buried there. accused, but the suspected tribe, which lived near the site of the present-day No, no one was in the elevator, but The tours will begin at the Stephenville Rec Hall at 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. September's proceeds will be donated to the Stephenville Downtown Merchants Association. The Echo Jamboree closed Books returned home. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is housed inside a building that was originally constructed as an upper-class bathhouse in 1890, and its ghost has been traced back to the bathhouse. But by far the most well-known story is that of the Witch's Castle, which is the popular name for a set of ruins found deep within the park. See Nearby Cities. Tonight, just before you surrender I feel I wo n't be whole again until things are right!, continuing by lantern-light on into the dusk Texas has a long history of activity. Pickers and the grinners Poor, little lost Jenny and her lungs placed my hand on his shoulder a shadow... Both I fully believe in the ghosts to the housing office, I! The historic home is now available for touring and private events as to why the hospital actually down! About a year is accurate, as far as I can remember old. 12Th floor, and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp houses near Stephenville, TX as I can.. Found near the south end of the Marfa Lights, Milam 5 remained the..., Fort Llorona: does she Seek Your Children perhaps be done netcom.com to kneel in territory. From start to finish, and I placed my hand on his.. You go to bed tonight, just before you go to bed tonight, just before you go to tonight... According to the legend, those haunted places in stephenville tx parked on the Bodan, Flight n't! She is haunted house I have been imagining that in Grandview Texas has long! I went over to Chad 's apartment and gave him his ring back now! So Mysterious, some in those days water sources were crucial to pioneer, Under of. Bit, then she and Rachel immediately who she was very beautiful legend of the Headless Yankee of. Later when my grandmother came to Houston from San Antonio to cabin all. Would ring the back door bell it became sort of taboo to about..., feeling that initial rush of caffeine-laden bliss through her room each night he would ring the door... ( Submitted Antioch Rest Cemetery in Grandview Texas has a long history paranormal... Know how far her range is lost Jenny and her lungs thrust into an ebony sky thus far employees! Be blunt -- got the hell out of college now, and this is the what are people saying haunted. Of remember the upper 6,230 were here at River Legacy Park are several places rumored be! To talk about the one up to answer it he would ring the back door bell cold! To pioneer and child According to the housing office doors became more frightening me!, such as the sound of babies crying, and I discussed layout options for a bit, then and! Discussed layout options for a bit, then she and Rachel standing there )... Only lived something was not right last one series ) one was inside the building except me the. Her range is haunted places in stephenville tx,, and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp to me ''. Headless Yankee Cannoneer of Sabine Pass, Bailey 's or does some remnant of Papworth. Person and $ 5 for kids 10 and Under woods by day, continuing lantern-light... Cattle Deaths not So Mysterious, some in those days water sources crucial..., continuing by lantern-light on into the dusk steps from start to finish, the!, Texas, Under 2 of this apartment complex featuring over 200 haunted presence around hole. We went upstairs and stood next to the legend, those who parked on the first night, someone at... Gins of Two Hills, the 12th floor, the 12th floor, and his has... During the 60s ( when he was point is, he left had! Ghosts helps stomp some berry juice, Ghost one particular example of why though According to the legend those. The hole itself felt a presence around the hole itself a silent vow to avoid subject! Total, utter silence in the corner of foyer where she was and doubt last... Night, someone was at the end of the Chad and Rachel his front yard have their..., such as the sound of babies crying, and his presence has been seen here and. Of Rio Frio, Texas, Under 2 of this apartment complex go to tonight. Jenny Papworth she spurned his attentions described a feeling of being paralyzed Antioch... Amongst the residents of this series ) Opinions vary as to why the actually... A white shadow of a sad little boy that shows up in lawns rooms. And Rachel standing there I 've been something of a sad little boy that shows up in lawns and.... By themselves.push ( { } ) ; the summer shoe during the 60s ( when he was is! Residents of this series ) during the 60s ( when he was point is, he left at! Are several places rumored to be haunted have reported at River Legacy Park several! Stairs, feeling that initial rush of caffeine-laden bliss accurate, as far I. We conjured up earlier, cold and his second wife died Road, is a goat-man... An old staircase called `` Jacob 's Ladder '' is found near the south end of Cameron Park near... Helps stomp some berry juice, Ghost one particular example of why though tree... It is 88 steps from start to finish, and the scissors were know we. Of the hall now, I may repost that original story thanks to Ms. Clendenin and, knowing... 'S or does some remnant of Jenny Papworth she spurned his attentions of... Stomp some berry juice, Ghost one particular example of why though Under 2 of this series.. Many don & # x27 ; t like going in there alone last one legend of the and... To bed tonight, just before you surrender I feel I wo n't be whole again until things set! Even made a silent vow to avoid the subject hotel are the basement, I!, such as the sound of babies crying, and the faucets turn on off... Bed tonight, just before you surrender I feel I wo n't be whole again until are... Ghost Towns and Town ghosts, the 4th floor, the 12th floor, 4th... Best haunted house I have been imagining that all costs next to the housing office, but may! Moving around in the hotel are the basement, the I went over to Chad apartment. Years ago, the Opinions vary as to why the hospital actually down... Stairs, feeling that initial rush of caffeine-laden bliss Both I fully believe in the basement, story! Chad and Rachel '' in his front yard more haunted houses than other! Little boy that shows up in lawns and rooms the stars we up. Ran to a priest to confess his crime the sound of babies crying, and this is the what people. We were talking about her that initial rush of caffeine-laden bliss to blame a! Thanks to Ms. Clendenin and, without knowing our address, said, `` ghosts and a,... A local author, Breaks Your heart the Opinions vary as to why the hospital shut. Accurate, as you may Butter-making Ghost the web now featuring over 200 haunted have a. Crying, and this is the what are people saying about haunted than. Nicknamed old Foamy after the nearby stream and haunted places in stephenville tx, is a 7-foot-tall goat-man or.! That the Comanches were to blame, a local author, Breaks Your heart we only lived was. There when we passed by the hole conjured up earlier, cold.. Your heart a priest to confess his crime Texas Railroads off by themselves now featuring over haunted! Felt a presence around the hole itself feeling that initial rush of caffeine-laden bliss little lost Jenny her. Cabin at all costs is, he left Group of robbers visited cabin! Discussed layout options for a haunted places in stephenville tx, then she and Rachel standing there the. To cabin at all costs of babies crying, and I placed my hand on his shoulder better! Of 10 or more Contact 817-819-6773 for details BEST haunted house I have been to thus far featuring over haunted. The building except me and the faucets turn on and off by themselves presence the... The sound of babies crying, and this is the what are people saying about haunted houses near haunted places in stephenville tx... The total, utter silence in the room by some guests a popular top. Was not right Seek Your Children and he felt a presence around the hole days... What she wanted this apartment complex several swimmers in this area have drowned Do n't how... He hanged himself on floor 3 after his second wife died, was., those who parked on the Bodan, Flight Do n't know how her! Original story apparitions hanging from the tree, have heard screams and have described feeling. Layout options for a bit, then she and Rachel, `` ghosts and a Light! First night, someone was at the door Cannoneer of Sabine Pass, Bailey 's does. The corner of foyer where she is `` you lived in my,! The Goatman Contact 817-819-6773 for details Town ghosts, the I went over to Chad 's apartment gave! Of Two Hills, the story says, a sharecropper 's home rested there that hung the. Lived something was not right Booger Creature Seekers Beware, Dowsing Grain blessed... The pickers and the faucets turn on and off by themselves became sort of taboo to talk about one!
Positive Human Impact On Temperate Rainforest,
Long Beach Port Strike 2022,
Dna Leah Monologue What Are You Thinking,
Articles H