Not Many People Realize These 10 Little Known Haunted Places In Iowa Exist

When her lover changed his mind and left her there to wonder what happened, she threw herself off of the cliff in a fit of despair. Locals say Lucinda's house is nearby and remains cursed. As it turns out, her lover was simply delayed because his horse-drawn buggy was stuck in the mud. Many people report seeing Lucinda's figure along the side of the road at night. Others say they've seen her near the cliff where she jumped to her death.

The dark and gruesome past of this place affects people today, as employees report being grabbed, feeling cold drafts in closed rooms, and seeing things they just can't explain. You'll find this amazing building at 2227 Iowa Avenue in Independence. It is not open for tours, and visitors are generally not welcome.

This spooky site is all that's left of the building near where the murders occurred. You'll have to hike into Gitchie Manitou Park to get there at 52141, Adams Ave, Larchwood.

People say they've been attacked by mysterious shadowy figures and seen the outlines of people standing at the windows. The school is located at 11125 NE 134th Avenue in Maxwell.

Those brave enough to visit have seen "The Joker" and have reported being choked, pushed, hit, and kicked by this violent ghost. You'll find this now-abandoned building at 13241 E23 County Home Road in Scotch Grove.

Students say that Helen appears beside beds during the darkest hours of night, slams doors, and pulls the covers off of beds.

Locals say a boy died there while ice fishing, and they've seen and heard him screaming from beneath the ice.

Locals say that it's the ghost of an unfortunate girl that was murdered near the theater. Witnesses say they've seen her sitting in the hall and felt her brush by in the theater.

The University Housing Department leaves one room empty, after students reported being too freaked out to live in it. The home of a former ISU student who killed himself is now, and forever, vacant. Residents think they know which room it is, and they steer clear of the door for fear they'll vanish.

The jingling of harnesses and sounds of horses' hooves are a somewhat common occurrence, in spite of the fact that the cavalry hasn't occupied this location in over 100 years. A man wearing a cavalry uniform has also been spotted on more than one occasion at this haunted location.