8 Truly Terrifying Ghost Stories That Prove Guthrie Is The Most Haunted City In Oklahoma
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Besides being Oklahoma’s old territorial capital, Guthrie is one of the oldest cities in the state and is the largest contiguous Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places – making it a haven for old spirits that continue to haunt the town. In fact, the city has been named one of the most haunted places in Oklahoma! Still unsure if this is true? These creepy ghost stories should convince you:
Apparitions have been seen of men and bordello girls, thought to be Miss Lizzie and two of her girls, Claudia and Estelle. Claudia was allegedly beaten to death and buried inside the saloon. Crying, women’s voices, and singing have been heard in the establishment as well.
It was once the home of Mr. and Mrs. Houghton and their twelve children. However, one of the Houghton children, Augusta, became ill and died of whooping cough after the nurse gave her the wrong medicine. One ghost who haunts this inn is said to be Augusta. She is around 8 years old and frequents the third floor. She moves objects and touches guests on the cheek while they are asleep. Another haunt who resides here is that of a man who smokes a pipe.
The two story red brick depot was built in 1903 in Guthrie and stayed in operation until 1979 when Amtrak's Lone Star from Chicago to Houston route was dropped. The most famous of its hauntings is a woman in a Victorian dress who has been seen looking out of one of the upstairs windows as trains pass. It is believed that she is Pearl Harvey, the wife of the famous Fred Harvey who was responsible for the "Harvey House Restaurant." "Pearl" is said to have really enjoyed her time at the Guthrie Depot and even thinking of it almost as a home away from home. The room she is spotted in was most likely the room she would have stayed in when spending time at the Depot.
Many people have seen or felt someone walking along the catwalk in the auditorium. One of the most repeated hauntings is the tale of audience members looking into the mirror during intermission and seeing the face of an angry, little old man staring back at them. If you visit the theatre to see one of its showings, keep an open eye out for past crew members that still linger around.
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Another tale describes a cruel headmistress who beat a 6 year old girl to death. Several eye witnesses have seen an apparition of a little girl who appears and pleads for protection. The headmistress was also said to have buried four boys in the basement. It was reported by some that there were some graves in the backyard. The Dominion House now operates as a wedding venue.
According to witness accounts a young woman’s voice can be heard singing throughout the main level of the building. She has been reported to wear a long printed dress and sports a large brimmed hat with gloves. The woman has only been seen by a select few in the town. The woman has been noticed outside of the prison walking the grounds and on occasion attempting to cross the street of Noble Avenue.
Guthrie Ghost Walk offers 90 minute tours of the downtown area of Guthrie. You will walk the same streets that once hosted famous politicians, activists, actors, and outlaws. You will hear tales of hauntings, sightings, and the unexplained. And if you are lucky-or unlucky- maybe you'll experience an encounter yourself.
Have you experienced any of these hauntings firsthand in Guthrie? Do you know of any others? Tell us your scariest stories in the comments!
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Haunted Guthrie, Oklahoma
Is Guthrie Oklahoma haunted?
Ask the locals, and they’ll say it is. In fact, many Sooners, if asked what the most haunted town in Oklahoma is, will immediately point you in the direction of Guthrie. It’s known by many as THE place to go in Oklahoma if you want to see a ghost, and we’re inclined to agree – it seems like every single nook and cranny of this small town in Oklahoma has ghosts out the wazoo, and it only seems to get spookier year after year as the stories pile up.
What are some haunted places in Guthrie Oklahoma?
So what are some notoriously haunted places in Guthrie? First and foremost, there’s the old Stone Lion Inn. It’s an old mansion that was built in 1907 that now serves as one of the nicest little beds and breakfasts in Oklahoma. It’s also, however, the most haunted – at least one child is said to have died here, and her footsteps are still heard darting about the house and up and down the halls, especially at night. The Blue Bell Saloon in Guthrie is also notoriously haunted, having once been a brothel in the 1880s where some unsavory things occurred, and young women suffered. Supposedly, a young man was murdered near the bar in the olden days. Women were killed there. Dark things happened... and dark things remain. Other haunted locations in Guthrie include the Santa Fe Depot and the Pollard Theater.
Where are some of the most haunted places in Oklahoma?
Of course, Guthrie might be the most famous haunted town in Oklahoma, but there are many more. If you’re in Tulsa, check out the Gilcrease Museum, where doors slam by themselves and you can hear strange, disembodied whispers just barely out of earshot. In Alva, there’s the Cherokee Strip Museum, and in El Reno, there’s always the old historic Fort Reno, which is said to also be one of the most haunted places in Oklahoma. The Sooner State is full of ghosts... if you know where to look.