There is a small island located in San Marcos, Texas. The San Marcos River forks around what is known as Thompson Island. Before the Civil War, a cotton gin was operated on the island with much success. Updated 2/11/2020 – However, post war the gin sat abandoned, and the island was slowly overtaken by the […]
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In 1977, Chowchilla, California opened its own county library. The Chowchilla library continues to serve the local community to this day, with numerous book collections, periodicals and meeting rooms. But if the library didn’t open until 1977, what stood on site prior to construction? The Chowchilla Tea House That Had No Name Updated 9/23/2019 – […]
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When tracking down ghosts and haunted locations in Florida, most people visit the most obvious of places—cemeteries, hotels, historically registered buildings. Updated 2/10/2020 – But what about the very roads Floridians travel on to get to these said destinations? A haunted destination does not need to have brick and mortar in order to have paranormal […]
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Hospital stays are never fun, and they can trick our minds in weird ways…but I’m convinced what I saw was real. I can still hear the song he played.
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I’m not sure what compelled me to pick up this hitchhiker, I was always taught to avoid them. I think something about him reminded me of myself…
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I screamed and pleaded for him to let me go, but then I heard other voices along with his – laughing insanely.
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Charles Rheinauer, born March 5, 1846, became a prominent businessman and leader in Ocala, Florida. During the 1890s, Charles and his brother established a clothing store that became very popular in the community. In 1906, Charles had been so successful and so involved with local organizations, he became the mayor of Ocala. There’s a Dark […]
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Many Florida natives grew up hearing tales of the haunted Seahorse Key. Part of the larger Florida Keys off the Gulf of Mexico, the Seahorse is named for its curved formation that most resembles a seahorse. According to local legend, the infamous pirate Jean LaFitte had believed Seahorse Key to be the perfect location to […]
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The ever expansive lone star state is home to many parks, attractions and beautiful hotels to call your home away from home. But some of those have a dark past—ones that resurface no matter how hard owners and staff try to keep them at bay. Updated 2/11/2020 – Below are hotels in Texas where you […]
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Have you ever driven down a dark, scary road, late at night? A road in Northern California that was said to be haunted. What would you do if you were driving down that road and suddenly a dark figure appeared in front of your car? Updated 9/23/2019 – Would you dare to stop the car and reach […]
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