Sip Wine And Mingle With Ghosts At Crosskeys Tavern, A Famous Haunted Bar In Ohio
By April Dray|Published January 29, 2020
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April Dray
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
Ohio’s rich history often results in plenty of local hauntings and ghosts sightings. (Be sure to check out this list of haunted restaurants in the Buckeye State.) In fact, there’s one local bar in Ohio that’s not only famous for its libations and creative menu, but also a playful ghost that locals all know by name. Crosskeys Tavern in Chillicothe is an iconic bar the locals know and love, haunted by the friendly ghost of Harold. Here’s why you’ll want to visit this haunted bar in Ohio the next time you find yourself in the area:
Welcome to Crosskeys Tavern, a historic pub that's home to an exceptional menu, plenty of spirits and a friendly ghost the locals know and love.
You'll find it in the heart of downtown Chillicothe, Ohio's first capital.
A popular hub in the community, Crosskeys Tavern is always bustling on the weekends. First time visitors are usually surprised to hear that this popular bar is home to a friendly ghost named Harold.
Since 1972, Crosskeys Tavern has been a staple in Chillicothe, but the building dates back to the 1800s.
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Harold enjoys turning the lights on and off, making footstep sounds in the basement and even moving objects around the bar. Both employees and customers have reported strange happenings throughout the years.
It's unknown who the ghost of Harold once was. A local medium learned his name after a paranormal investigation and it's rumored that he was somehow connected to a series of underground tunnels that lie beneath the downtown streets. The annual Chillicothe Ghost Walk often features personal accounts of encounters with Harold.
Ghost stories aside, you should know this isn't the type of bar where you can skip the food. One the menu, you'll find a surprisingly wide variety of cuisine. There's everything from scrumptious house sandwiches...
