Mysteries are fun to think about when they’re on TV and in books, but they’re a little darker and more tragic when they’re in your home state and home town. Unfortunately, every state in the U.S. has its fair share of alarming news and tragic local legends. You may even be able to identify your own town in this lore. Here are five of West Virginia’s unsolved mysteries.

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These were just some of the Mountain State’s unsolved mysteries. Unfortunately even in the calmest, quietest communities or the safest of spaces, horrible and unexplained things can happen. Like any state, West Virginia has its share of hidden horrors. Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments below.

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Haunted Places in West Virginia

What are some creepy haunted sites in West Virginia?

These are just a few of the bizarre and disturbing happenings around the state. You might find more at these haunted spots.

  • The Old Hospital at College Hill in Williamson
  • Haunted Majestic in Huntington
  • Ramsdell House in Ceredo
  • Brandy Gap Tunnel #2 in Salem
  • West Virginia Prison in Moundsville
  • The Haunted Haymond in Sutton
  • Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston
  • William Tompkins House in Cedar Grove
  • Abandoned Coal Company Houses in Layland
  • Templemoor in Lost Creek