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…
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…
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 Old Wise County Orphanage in Virginia is Nothing to Giggle About
Nestled in the rolling hills of Wise County, Virginia, sits an abandoned orphanage, where nature has slowly taken over through the years. Little history is known about the old Wise County Orphanage, but some believe that the spirits of people who once lived there are still walking amongst the living. No significant events are recorded…
The Ghostly St. Albans Sanatorium
The St. Albans Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia, was similar to the others I have covered in the past. These institutions were notoriously cruel, using inhuman methods like shock therapy, lobotomies, and other archaic practices on the patients. Doctors performed trials that had no positive effect on the patients, who acted as test subjects for savage…
The Restless Ghostly Travelers of Bracey General Store
Bracey General Store in Bracey, Virginia, is one of the earliest general stores in the area, dating to 1900. The store allowed locals to purchase goods, other household goods, and even carried caskets. The general store was a hotbed of activity for travelers who passed through town, since the store was near the railroad depot….
The Ghost of the Female Stranger
One place in Alexandria, Virginia, is the site of a curious mystery that has left many wondering who the stranger that allegedly haunts these grounds is. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum was initially built as a tavern and inn. In 1816, a young woman and her husband traveled to Alexandria on a ship. While on the journey,…