Is This Mysterious Abandoned School In Iowa Truly Haunted?

Iowa is full of history, mystery, and relics of places long passed into history. But what ends doesn’t always stay gone, and that may be the case for the Farrar Schoolhouse in Maxwell, Iowa in more ways than one. Since it closed, this abandoned school in Iowa has been the subject of countless paranormal sightings and rumors of ghostly activity – and now you can explore for yourself. Haunting at Farrar, a paranormal exploration company, has purchased the old building and partially restored it for safety while leaving the abandoned building almost exactly as it is. They regularly host bookings to explore the grounds for curious and brave visitors. Do you dare to visit for yourself?

The Farrar Schoolhouse in Maxwell was built in 1921 and served as an elementary school for eighty years - before its closure in 2001.

Today it still stands, abandoned but intact, overlooking a nearby cemetery - which everyone knows is never an ominous sign.

The land the schoolhouse is on was purchased in 2006 by a couple who hoped to redevelop it - but quickly realized they may have bought more than they bargained for.

Collecting countless hours of footage and exploring the grounds, the couple soon discovered strange sounds, figures moving out of the corner of their eye, and other mysterious phenomena.

A true supernatural event, or a trick of the eye? They did the only sensible thing - opened a paranormal experience. Welcome to Haunting at Farrar - do you dare to explore for yourself?

Much of the school is still intact, and you can wander through the old gym. Is that the sound of a basketball dribbling behind you?

The school was closed down between school years and many items from the last class and the teachers who taught them can still be found.

But one thing has changed - the chalkboard, which has become a canvas for visitors to leave their own personal message on the Farrar Schoolhouse. Maybe they'll be seen by the next group - or maybe by someone or something else...

Have you been to the Farrar Schoolhouse? Let us know in the comments if you saw anything unusual at this mysterious abandoned school in Iowa. If you’re interested in exploring it this fall, pay a visit to their website to find out about bookings. If you’re looking to explore more of haunted Iowa, consider a visit to this eerie cemetery.

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