The Haunted Spurlington Tunnel In Kentucky Has A Bone-Chilling History
Andrea Limke
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There’s nothing like a good ghost story, and Kentucky is filled with them. With a long history of battles, conflicts, and passionate residents, it’d be difficult to find a town in Kentucky that doesn’t have its own haunted tale. Many of these tales originate from abandoned places in Kentucky, buildings to towns to train tunnels. Located just outside of Campbellsville, the Spurlington Tunnel in Kentucky has a bone-chilling history and you can take a closer look with these photos and video.
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Go inside the tunnel with this creepy video by Kentucky Urbex:
The Spurlington Tunnel in Kentucky is one of the spookiest abandoned places in Kentucky and the source of a very specific ghost story. Whether or not it’s actually haunted, this abandoned train tunnel is a bone-chilling place to experience in person or in photos. Have you heard of the Spurlington Tunnel? Tell us all about your experience in the comments!
For more information, photos, and details on this ghostly spot, check out the Haunted Kentucky Facebook page.
And if you know of any other Kentucky ghost stories or haunted tales, be sure to let us know about them on our Nominations Page.
Interested in other haunted places in Kentucky? Head out on the road and check out 10 more of the creepiest spots in the Bluegrass State.
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Spurlington Tunnel In Kentucky
Besides the Spurlington Tunnel, what are some other haunted places in Kentucky?
Other haunted places in Kentucky include:
- Sleepy Hollow Road
- Kentucky State Penitentiary
While the haunting story about the Spurlington Tunnel is terrifying, there are other haunted places in Kentucky with a bone-chilling history. Perhaps the most famous is the urban legend behind Sleepy Hollow Road. The road is located in the town of Prospect in Jefferson County. The road is dark, winding, and covered with a canopy of trees making for the perfect gateway for haunting tales to be formed. Legend has it that this road is a hotspot for paranormal activities, which include a hearse running drivers off the road, and cries of ghostly babies who were tossed over a bridge into the creek below, a gruesome act that’s hard to fathom. Another haunted place in Kentucky is the Kentucky State Penitentiary. Built in 1886, it’s the state’s oldest maximum security prison. So, you can only imagine the horrific things that happened between those walls, including countless torture and executions. It is said that people witness paranormal activities at the prison which include terrifying screams, strange footsteps when no one is around, and ghostly orbs floating around the halls. One thing is for certain, a visit to any of these haunted places will give you nightmares.
What are some popular Kentucky ghost stories?
Some popular Kentucky ghost stories include:
- Battle of Perryville
- Camp Taylor
Unfortunately, Kentucky has a reputation for being a city with lots of paranormal activities. So, it’s no wonder that we have endless tales of terrifying ghost stories. Some of them have kept us up at night, and one of them is the story about the Battle of Perryville. This is said to be one of the most gruesome battles in the Civil War after the bodies of thousands of soldiers were left on the battlefield for days. The bodies were then placed into a mass grave. The town is known as one of the most haunted places in Kentucky, and many residents have reported and witnessed paranormal activities throughout the town. Other chilling stories include the ghosts of Camp Taylor and the story about the Jackson County railroad worker who was buried in the cement. You can read more about other Kentucky ghost stories in our previous article.