Not Many People Realize These 6 Little Known Haunted Places In Missouri Exist
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Beth Price-Williams
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Missouri offers something for everyone – including ghost hunters. If you believe in the paranormal, you already know that Missouri teems with haunted places. Even if you’re a bit skeptical, you might just have a change of heart after you learn more about these haunted places in Missouri.
Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1001 College Ave, Kennett, MO 63857, USA
Cemeteries are notoriously haunted places in Missouri. Oak Ridge Cemetery is perhaps Missouri’s most haunted cemetery. A female caretaker, who was brutally murdered, is said to roam the cemetery, trying to protect it from grave robbers as she did in life. Visitors tell of seeing the glow of a lantern and a woman’s voice – but no one is there. Read more about one of the most haunted cemeteries in Missouri in our previous article.
Pythian Castle, 1451 E Pythian St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
Considered a "certified haunted castle," Pythian Castle beckons visitors with a variety of activities today, including with its ghost tours. Join other ghost hunters on a 90-minute ghost tour where you might just run into the spirits of one of countless spirits – including young children and soldiers – said to roam one of Missouri’s oldest buildings. Learn more about this haunted castle in Missouri.
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The Landers Theatre, 311 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
The Landers has seen plenty of performances in its long and storied history. It also has a tragic tale to tell. A fire swept through the theater in 1920, killing one of the janitors. Some years later, a baby fell from the balcony to his death. Guests to this day tell of seeing the janitor, of hearing a baby cry, and of feeling someone tap their shoulder, only no one is there. See if you agree that this theater might be the most haunted place in Missouri.
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Beattie Mansion, 1120 Main St, St Joseph, MO 64501, USA
Originally the home of Armstrong and Eliza Beattie, the Beattie Mansion changed ownership after the owners’ deaths. One of its most recent owners decided to turn it into a bed and breakfast, but the spirits who lingered in the mansion made that a challenge. Eliza and several children are said to remain in the mansion while a male spirit resides in the basement. He’s said to have fun interacting with visitors. You can stay overnight in this haunted mansion…if you dare. Are you brave enough to stay at this haunted mansion in Missouri?
Hawk Point, MO 63349, USA
Who haunts Satan’s Tunnel isn’t known. Legend says it’s a man who was hit by a train; (the tunnel sits near train tracks). Some also believe that it was a local man who heard strange noises from the tunnel, went to check them out, and never returned. His body was later found in the tunnel. Those who have dared to venture into the tunnel tell of hearing train whistles in the distance – only there’s not a train nearby. Read more about this haunted tunnel in Missouri.
Lorimier Cemetery, 500 N Fountain St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
Old Lorimier Cemetery dates back to the early 1800s and is said to be teeming with the paranormal. Unfortunately, the identities of those buried here are lost to time due to a fire in the local courthouse. Several spirits are said to wander through the cemetery after dark. Don’t be too alarmed if you feel a tap on your shoulder, turn around, and no one is there. That’s another common occurrence at this haunted cemetery in Missouri.
How many of these little-known haunted places in Missouri have you visited? Any? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of exploring abandoned places, which may or may not be haunted, follow this road trip to the six most abandoned places in Missouri.
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