Tales of witchcraft across the northern and southern states are not new, with most dating to the late 1700s through the early 1800s. It’s extremely rare to hear of tales of witchcraft into the early 1900s, but many rural areas did take the law into their own hands, especially post-Civil War. The legend of the…
The Reverand at Soule’s Chapel is looking to convert you
Near Sugar Hill in Somerset, Kentucky, Soule’s Chapel, located on Soul Chapel Road, has become renowned as one of the most haunted places in the state, according to legend. The history of the chapel dates back to before the Civil War. During the war, roughly half of the congregation left to start a new church,…
The Legend of the Ghost Train
Right outside of Bowling Green, Kentucky, a tragic train derailment occurred in the early 1900s along the tracks of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. Today, it is referred to as the old L&N line, near the site of the crash. According to local lore, a passenger train was barreling down the tracks late one foggy…
The Ghostly Woman of Old Richardsville Road Bridge
The Old Richardsville Road Bridge in Bowling Green, Kentucky, dates back to the 1800s and has developed a reputation over the years for being haunted by a ghostly woman. No one knows who the young woman is, since the bridge has been in existence for a very long time, but some believe the woman was…
The Phantom Hearse of Sleepy Hollow Road
Prospect, Kentucky, not far from Louisville, is home to a ghostly tale of a phantom hearse. Some believe satanic rituals took place here during the 1970s and early 1980s, but I have not been able to verify those claims. However, people who have traveled up this lonely road have encountered a phantom hearse or a…
The Phantom Police Officer of Narrows Road
Erlanger, Kentucky, is located in the northern part of the state, but it has a unique ghost story associated with it. Legend has it that during the 1950s, an officer of the law was patrolling Narrows Road when he was struck by a car and killed. Even in the afterlife, this officer is still on…
The Ghostly Woman of Highway 38
Travelers on Highway 38 between Harlan and Evarts, Kentucky, have reported seeing a ghostly woman in white on rainy nights for the past 80 years in the Coxton area. The legend says that motorists have spotted the specter as they make their way down the dark highway, but what she does next is terrifying. After…
The Ghostly Red Dog Road
Red Dog Road is in Harlan County, Kentucky, and is located on Black Mountain. This area is renowned for its numerous ghost stories and legends over the years. Another legend that dates back to the same time period as Headless Annie involves a coal miner who lost his mind after he believed his wife was…
Headless Annie of Black Mountain
Headless Annie is one of Harlan County’s most famous ghost stories in southeastern Kentucky. The legend dates back to the 1930s, when the coal mining industry was filled with violence and conflict. During this time, mining companies began intimidating and attacking employees who voiced support for better working conditions and unionization. The story goes that…
The Ghost Bride of Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls is a beautiful area in southeastern Kentucky, near Corbin, but it also has a reported ghostly bride that’s said to still walk the trails. In the 1950s, a young couple, recently married, honeymooned at Cumberland Falls State Park. Since the night was still young, they decided to take a stroll after checking into…