Not Many People Know That This Popular Cleveland Neighborhood Is Riddled With Hauntings
By Nikki Rhoades|Published September 12, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Cleveland is a diverse city that is home to several unique neighborhoods. Each has its own flair, and each is overflowing with a history that is uniquely its own. Some of Cleveland’s neighborhoods have become artistic havens in recent years, and as people flock to these pretty places, they’re finding themselves unknowingly coexisting with the dead. Take a look at one of Cleveland’s most historically haunted neighborhoods… if you dare.
Welcome to Ohio City, one of Cleveland's loveliest neighborhoods.
Crop Bistro, located at 2537 Lorain Ave., has always focused on serving locals. Using fresh local ingredients, the restaurant celebrates and serves its community just as the bank that once occupied the building did.
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From art galleries to breweries to candy shops, this charming neighborhood has everything you'll need for a perfect day trip.
Pictured above is Willett Street Cemetery, the oldest Jewish cemetery in The Land. Could some of the earliest prominent figures in Cleveland history still be lingering around their final resting place?
The West Side Market has its own share of purported hauntings, thanks in part to a long and fascinating past. One ghost, Black Mary Ann, is said to stroll past the market in black mourning clothes, searching for her murderer. While it may be a mere legend, could there be some truth to this sorrowful story?
Every street in the gorgeous expanse of Ohio City has a story to tell, and some of them will chill you to the bone.
Monroe Street Cemetery is a gorgeous Gothic graveyard with more than a few internments. Civil War veterans lie alongside murder victims... and some of them don't rest easily.
If you happen to see a human shape shrouded in misty mystery, look again... it just may be sweet Anna Neumeister or Minnie Peters stopping by to tell their tale.
Minnie Peters died under mysterious circumstances right around the turn of the century, and poor Anna was found floating in Lake Erie in 1911. Both ladies have come to dwell in the same cemetery, and both are purportedly seen in spirit form.
And, of course, the infamous Franklin Boulevard is the haunted heartbeat of this spooky neighborhood.
The Robert Russell Rhodes Mansion dates back to 1874, but it looks as good as new. Over the years, however, it has housed a multitude of different businesses. It has served as the county retirement home, a school for disabled children, and even the home of the Cleveland Archives. Over the years, countless visitors (including myself) have had experiences within its walls that just can't be explained.
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Ohio City is overflowing with history... how much of it do you think is truly haunted?
Pictured here is Franklin Castle, said to be one of the most haunted houses in the state. Many of the legends surrounding this castle-like facade have been proven to be just that... urban legends. Even so, passerby can't help but notice the occasional flitting orb, disembodied whispers, or mysterious knocks emanating from the property.
Ohio City is a lovely neighborhood in Cleveland that’s overflowing with fine dining, epic shopping, and gorgeous sightseeing opportunities. It is said, however, that the neighborhood is haunted. While many of its legends are merely urban legends, other tales are rooted in local realities. What do you think about these hauntings… are they just examples of local lore, or could there be some truth to the ghosts of Ohio City?
Note: Some of these locations are on private property, and therefore closed to the public. Please respect the owners and do not visit without permission. Trespassing is a crime, and certain structures in the city are unsafe to explore. Enjoy these photos instead!
