The Headless Hobo is a ghostly tale in Bristol, Tennessee, and Virginia that has been passed down through generations. The Great Depression hit every family extremely hard, but areas of Appalachia were hit the hardest, which meant living without, and in some cases, starving to death. It was indeed a time when people had to…
Emma still cries at this Virginia Train Station
It seems that every train station has some ghostly tale attached to it. The Bristol train station in Virginia was built in 1856, and the structure survived the Civil War and was rebuilt stronger than ever. William Tompkins, known as “Big Will,” was a frequent visitor to the 72 brothels across the city. His wife,…
The Ghostly Light and Bell of Galax
Many years ago, a family of African-American’s lived in a cabin near Galax, Virginia. Reportedly, a black man was murdered within this cabin, and soon after, travelers along this road late at night could see a bright light moving around in the hollow. This area developed a reputation for being haunted. Other times, a little…
The Legends and Ghostly Tales of Old House Woods
Old House Woods in Mathews County, Virginia, located in the community of Diggs, is renowned for its intriguing legends and ghostly tales. Perhaps it’s because of the Chesapeake Bay, but through the years, this place has earned a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in that state. Locals claim to have seen…
The Ghostly Dog of Old Pipers Gap Turnpike
This appears to be an older ghost story from Galax, Virginia, that has been lost through the years. The legend states that a turn in the Old Pipers Gap Turnpike, near where the road crosses the creek, is haunted by a ghostly dog. Near the turn in the road sits a graveyard, and this patch…
The Vehicle and the Ghostly Pedestrian Accident in Galax
Roy’s Diamond Center, located at 108 S. Main Street in Galax, Virginia, was formerly the Blue Ridge Lines bus station. The site is tied to another ghostly legend. On a foggy night many years ago, a woman stepped from a bus for a cigarette, but she tripped over luggage and stumbled into the street, and…
Nurse Alice Still Watches over Galax
Galax, Virginia, is nestled right across the North Carolina border in southwest Virginia. This area is home to many ghostly tales, ranging from haunted buildings and a small ghost dog to the enduring story of Nurse Alice. In 1904, the elegant Hotel Waugh occupied the space where Macado’s Restaurant now sits. When a destructive fire…
The Ghostly Man on a White Horse
Hollins University has earned quite a reputation for its ghostly activity on Campus. If you’re unfamiliar, Hollins University is located in Roanoke, Virginia. I have highlighted a few stories from this area in the past, but this next one is a tale that you may not be familiar with. Legend says a man on a…
The Lady in White of the Old City Cemetery
We go from the Lady in Black to the Lady in White at the old City Cemetery or the City Cemetery on Tazewell Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia. The legend states that a “real Southern beauty” died in 1918 and is buried on the grounds. It’s said that she comes out at night and weeps on…
The Lady in Black of Roanoke
The Lady in Black is one of the most haunting tales in Virginia, which many are not familiar with, and it’s not widely known, outside of a few articles found online. She was a mysterious figure who reportedly terrorized men in the early 20th century as they walked the streets of Roanoke. The Lady in…