In 1904, the Shapira family opened the Woodbine Hotel in what is now Madisonville, Texas. Originally called The Shapira Hotel, the inn remains the biggest and oldest building in the county. The Woodbine has been renovated extensively, however the original hotel started off with sixteen guest rooms and only indoor plumbing in the section of […]
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While I sipped my tea, I heard tapping on the glass door. At first I thought it was a branch from one of the trees. I went over to the door slowly, dropping my tea as a flash of lightning lit up the patio, revealing a figure at the door.
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Welcome to Essex, California, home of the old ghost town of Kelso. This is a great travel destination, as the town has many points of historical interest, not the least of which is the old Kelso Depot. Of course, there are quite a few people who say that the Kelso Depot is haunted. The Kelso […]
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Brownfield, Texas is home to Coleman Park—a magnificent recreational attraction that boosts a lake, walking trails and several soccer, baseball, and softball fields. Established during the pioneer days of the 1600’s, Coleman Park has stood as a witness to several changes and historical events in Brownfield…and not all of them have been positive. Updated 2/11/2020 […]
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The Whitten Inn is located in Abilene, Texas. Residents of the town do not seem to recall when the building was first constructed. The Whitten has been a part of the town for as long as they can remember. Updated 2/11/2020 – Unfortunately, the much rumored haunting of the Whitten Inn has been a relatively new […]
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Today, facts and stories from the Civil War are taught in history classes all across the nation. But very few people know that certain battles during that bloody war have given birth to the strangest of hauntings. Updated 2/10/2020 – The Battle of Marianna took place in Marianna, Florida. The Innocent Soldier of the Battle […]
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They told us never to go near that old farmhouse, even the insects and the rodents avoided it. After the things we saw inside, I wish we had obeyed.
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It was supposed to be a fun and relaxing weekend, but then the woman with the knife appeared.
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Hiking. Fishing. Exploring. Recreational activities are abounding at and around South Mount Hawkins. The mountain was named after a local waitress, by the name of Nellie Hawkins. Nellie was known for helping tourists when they would stay at the Squirrel Inn, where she worked. Updated 2/10/2020 – South Mt. Hawkins is a part of the […]
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All over the web, you’re bound to hear stories about the haunted Mission San Jose in Fremont. The ghosts of those who died tragically due to fires and earthquakes have been attracting fans of the paranormal for decades. But there’s one little-known haunted spot at Washington and Paseo Padre that’s even scarier. If you go […]
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