A few days before Thanksgiving in 1915, Con T. Kennedy’s traveling circus left from a stint in downtown Atlanta, where it set records for money and attendance, and headed towards Girard, Alabama, across a newly opened bridge in Columbus. The train was full of performers, animals, and equipment as it made its way down the…
Is this the Most Haunted Stretch of Road in Pennsylvania
Some believe that this road is the most haunted roadway in Pennsylvania. According to many, Kelley or Kelly, depending on the source, also known as “Mystery Mile” in Ohioville, is said to have a sinister nature. The tale dates back many years, when a couple took a carriage ride. Something along the route spooked the…
The Girl in Blue of Highway 5
The story of “The Girl in Blue” is one ghostly tale that isn’t readily available online or in books. This stretch of road between York, South Carolina, and Blacksburg can be an eerie spot, especially late at night. Through the years, people have reported seeing the ghostly lady walking alongside the road, and it often…
The Ghostly Hitchhiker of Bayou Sale Road
Bayou Sale Road is one of the most haunted roads in Louisiana. The roadway is a long, winding, and dark stretch between Dulac and Cocodrie. Many travelers have claimed to have encountered a ghostly female hitchhiker, who reportedly causes wrecks when she reaches out to touch vehicles as they pass by. Louisiana is now on…
The Voodoo Queen
Marie Laveau led an everyday life, giving birth to many children, before her partner, a white man named Christophe Dominick Duminy de Glapion, passed away in 1855. After his death, Laveau ceased working as a hairdresser and became a homemaker, allowing her to devote more time to her children. She then embarked on a new…
The Ghost of Fannie Heldmann still haunts this Upstate South Carolina Cemetery
Springwood Cemetery in downtown Greenville is rich with history. Over the years, the old cemetery has been associated with several ghostly tales, including the tragic story of Fannie Heldmann. Heldmann died at just 25 years old, when she drowned herself in a section of the Reedy River, known as “ten-foot hole.” The story is a…
The Witch of Yazoo
Mississippi author Willie Morris popularized the story of the Witch of Yazoo City in his book Good Ole Boy. Through the years, the story has become one of the most popular ghostly tales in that state. The woman reportedly lived near the Yazoo River and would lure local fishermen to her home, where she would…
This Mississippi Bridge is haunted by a member of the Dalton Gang
Stuckey’s Bridge in Mississippi is located 12 miles southwest of Meridian. The bridge is a dilapidated truss-style bridge that crosses the Chunky River. According to legend, a member of the infamous Dalton Gang named “Stuckey: owned a nearby inn or visited that inn frequently, where he would rob and murder the guests, burying them along…
Helen Continues to See Red in the Afterlife at This Old Asheville Hotel
Asheville is a beautiful and vibrant mountain city in North Carolina, offering plenty to see and do. The area boasts several attractions and numerous paranormal hotspots for thrill seekers who want to zipline through the gorge, sightsee, dine, and add a little spice with some spooky fun after a busy day exploring the city. Speaking…
The Haunted Bridge of Union County, South Carolina- Gist Bridge
One bridge in Union County, South Carolina, has reported strange happenings at night. A couple of legends surround the Gist Bridge. One story says a baby was thrown over the side and still haunts paranormal thrill seekers to this day with cries at night. It is rumored that if you park in the middle of…