The Story Behind Cincinnati's Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares
Andrea Limke
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Beautifully located on the banks of the Ohio River, Sedamsville is one of the smallest neighborhoods in Cincinnati, made up of just a few streets. Once a bustling spot along the river, it’s now in the process of revitalization and a big part of that is its crowning jewel, the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and the adjacent Rectory. But, as with most historic buildings, the Sedamsville Rectory is the source of quite a few ghost stories that may just give you nightmares. Let’s delve into the notoriously haunted Sedamsville Rectory history, shall we?
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Sedamsville is a historic neighborhood known for two things: being the birthplace of Pete Rose and the haunted Sedamsville Rectory. Only time will tell if this area will come back to life… or maybe it already has. Have you heard the ghost stories that surround this infamous building? Did you know about the Sedamsville Rectory history? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Looking for more haunted places around Cincinnati? There are tons of creepy spots to visit in the Queen CITY!
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What are some other haunted historic places in Cincinnati, Ohio?
If you're as fascinated by the haunting history of Sedamsville Rectory as we are, you'll want to visit these historic and haunted cemeteries in Ohio. Near Cincinnati, Spring Grove Cemetery is a notorious historic site; this particular graveyard in Cincinnati is the largest nonprofit private cemetery in the United States. Spring Grove Cemetery is also home to unique (and eerie) statuary, including a sphinx and "the statute with human eyes," which was made in distinct likeliness of the man buried beneath it. In Dayton, Woodland Cemetery, formally known as Woodland Hills, has an amazing history, and also serves as a resting place for several notable individuals in Buckeye State infamy such as Orville and Wilbur Wright. Close to the graveyard's entrance, a distinct grave marker can be found (pictured above.) The grave of Johnny Morehouse, according to legend, is haunted. Johnny, legend holds, was a five-year-old boy who fell into the Miami Erie Canal and froze to death—in spite of his faithful dog's efforts to pull him out. After Johnny was buried, the dog is said to have frequently visited and laid by Jonny's graveside. Consequently, when the faithful dog died, a special stone was carved in 1861 to commemorate the dog's devotion. Today, some grave watchers even claim that Johnny and his dog wander the cemetery after hours!
What's the scariest haunted house in Ohio?
The (allegedly true) Dent Schoolhouse story is one that will send shivers down your spine. The eponymous schoolhouse was once an actual public school in Ohio, but it closed in the 1950s after a janitor named Charlie was suspected in the disappearance of several school kids. Today, brave visitors roam the schoolhouse halls, where town lore says the missing children were, in fact, murdered. This year marks the 25th season of this terrifying haunted attraction, and true thrill-seekers can experience the Dent Schoolhouse in complete darkness on Nov. 5 and 6.