Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Alaska, USA
"The Last Frontier"
Est. January 3, 1959
Population: 738,432 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 30
Est. January 3, 1959
Population: 738,432 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 30
Anchorage
Clark Middle School
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Students and teachers claim that the school is haunted by a woman in white. She is known for turning classroom lights off and appearing in the hallways. She also sometimes plays with instruments in the band room.
The Marriot Hotel
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Room 201 is said to be haunted by a man who died there. Another ghost named Ken has been seen wandering the parking lot and by the gazebo. People have also claimed to see a spectral cat who wanders the hotel.
The Dimond Center
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When the Dismond Center was being built, workers came across a few small graves. It was later discovered that the land was once used as an ancient burial ground that dates back to when the natives first came to the land. Spirits now wander the area, and sometimes appear in the hallways and bathrooms.
Hanshew Middle School
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The spirit of a young girl who was killed during the schools construction has been seen late at night and early in the morning. People have seen her either crying or shouting for help.
The Anchorage Hotel
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Employees have heard people walking down the stairs when the hotel is empty, and some have seen the spirit of a man near the staircase. Water faucets have been turned on and off by themselves. Guests have reported seeing a young girl wandering the second floor hallway, and the televisions in room 215 and 217 has been known to turn themselves on and off.
4th Ave Movie Theater
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Visitors claim to have seen the spirit of a woman when looking into the long mirrors outside the restrooms.
"The Little Karaoke Place"
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In 1999 the owner of the building was murdered. His ghost can sometimes be seen looking out of the window.
Ship Creek
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The creek is haunted by a native woman named Marie who was murdered there in 1987. She has been known to warn natives not to linger in the area.
University of Alaska
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The Wendy Williamson theater is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman in white, as well as a poltergeist, and a man who sometimes pushes students down the stairs.
West High School
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The school was built on what was once a dense, swampy forest. It is said that the restless spirits of animals and other creatures haunt the school and torment students.
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Students and teachers claim that the school is haunted by a woman in white. She is known for turning classroom lights off and appearing in the hallways. She also sometimes plays with instruments in the band room.
The Marriot Hotel
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Room 201 is said to be haunted by a man who died there. Another ghost named Ken has been seen wandering the parking lot and by the gazebo. People have also claimed to see a spectral cat who wanders the hotel.
The Dimond Center
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When the Dismond Center was being built, workers came across a few small graves. It was later discovered that the land was once used as an ancient burial ground that dates back to when the natives first came to the land. Spirits now wander the area, and sometimes appear in the hallways and bathrooms.
Hanshew Middle School
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The spirit of a young girl who was killed during the schools construction has been seen late at night and early in the morning. People have seen her either crying or shouting for help.
The Anchorage Hotel
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Employees have heard people walking down the stairs when the hotel is empty, and some have seen the spirit of a man near the staircase. Water faucets have been turned on and off by themselves. Guests have reported seeing a young girl wandering the second floor hallway, and the televisions in room 215 and 217 has been known to turn themselves on and off.
4th Ave Movie Theater
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Visitors claim to have seen the spirit of a woman when looking into the long mirrors outside the restrooms.
"The Little Karaoke Place"
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In 1999 the owner of the building was murdered. His ghost can sometimes be seen looking out of the window.
Ship Creek
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The creek is haunted by a native woman named Marie who was murdered there in 1987. She has been known to warn natives not to linger in the area.
University of Alaska
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The Wendy Williamson theater is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman in white, as well as a poltergeist, and a man who sometimes pushes students down the stairs.
West High School
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The school was built on what was once a dense, swampy forest. It is said that the restless spirits of animals and other creatures haunt the school and torment students.
Central
Arctic Circle Hot Springs Resort
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Visitors claim to see the ghost of a woman who wanders the third floor halls near the library.
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Visitors claim to see the ghost of a woman who wanders the third floor halls near the library.
Chitina
Copper River Rail Road
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The railroad has been covered with dirt and is now used as a road to access areas close to the river. People have reported seeing gravestones in the woods along the road, but when they go to investigate the gravestones are gone. At night, voices can be heard and the sounds of children laughing.
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The railroad has been covered with dirt and is now used as a road to access areas close to the river. People have reported seeing gravestones in the woods along the road, but when they go to investigate the gravestones are gone. At night, voices can be heard and the sounds of children laughing.
Chugiak
Birchwood Saloon
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Employees and patrons report hearing disembodied voices, and the jukebox sometimes plays on its own. Apparitions have also been seen, and items sometimes move on their own or go missing. A young man was electrocuted nearby, and his spirit is believed to still inhabit the place.
Badarka Road
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According to legend, a little girl and her father went into the woods to chop firewood. The girl was accidentally hit in the head with her fathers ax and died. The father stayed by her side for days mourning her death until he died of hypothermia. People on the road claim to have seen the father holding his daughter.
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Employees and patrons report hearing disembodied voices, and the jukebox sometimes plays on its own. Apparitions have also been seen, and items sometimes move on their own or go missing. A young man was electrocuted nearby, and his spirit is believed to still inhabit the place.
Badarka Road
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According to legend, a little girl and her father went into the woods to chop firewood. The girl was accidentally hit in the head with her fathers ax and died. The father stayed by her side for days mourning her death until he died of hypothermia. People on the road claim to have seen the father holding his daughter.
Circle
Circle Hot Springs
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It is believed to be haunted by one of the former owners who does not like renovations. Visitors have seen glasses moving by themselves at the bar, and footsteps can be heard walking across the porches of the rental cabins.
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It is believed to be haunted by one of the former owners who does not like renovations. Visitors have seen glasses moving by themselves at the bar, and footsteps can be heard walking across the porches of the rental cabins.
Fairbanks
Birch Hill Cemetery
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Several ghosts are said to haunt the cemetery. One of them is a young girl in a white dress from the early 1900s. A young boy and a black floating figure have also been seen.
Chena Hot Springs Road
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During the winter, locals report seeing balls of light in the sky that cast streaks of light everywhere. Birch Hill Cemetery is located on the left side of the road.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
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Employees report seeing "angels" and feeling cold spots in the back room when a baby dies in the nursery. Babies can also be heard crying in different areas of the hospital even though there are none.
The Northern Lights Hotel
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After a little girl died on the 3rd floor, the hotel closed off that part of the building. Employees working at the front desk have reported getting a phone call from Room 303 from a little girl who says she is looking for her mother.
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Several ghosts are said to haunt the cemetery. One of them is a young girl in a white dress from the early 1900s. A young boy and a black floating figure have also been seen.
Chena Hot Springs Road
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During the winter, locals report seeing balls of light in the sky that cast streaks of light everywhere. Birch Hill Cemetery is located on the left side of the road.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
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Employees report seeing "angels" and feeling cold spots in the back room when a baby dies in the nursery. Babies can also be heard crying in different areas of the hospital even though there are none.
The Northern Lights Hotel
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After a little girl died on the 3rd floor, the hotel closed off that part of the building. Employees working at the front desk have reported getting a phone call from Room 303 from a little girl who says she is looking for her mother.
Gakona
The Gakona Lodge & Trading Post
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Mysterious footsteps and disembodied voices can be heard, and visitors have smelled tobacco smoke lingering in the air.
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Mysterious footsteps and disembodied voices can be heard, and visitors have smelled tobacco smoke lingering in the air.
Kenai
Kenai Cemetery
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There are several unmarked graves at the back of the cemetery belonging to servants who were brought to Kenai to dig for gold. When the gold ran out, the servants were killed and buried at the edge of the graveyard. An older gentleman by the name of Arthur Johnson has been seen tending to his own grave, and several other spirits have been seen at this cemetery.
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There are several unmarked graves at the back of the cemetery belonging to servants who were brought to Kenai to dig for gold. When the gold ran out, the servants were killed and buried at the edge of the graveyard. An older gentleman by the name of Arthur Johnson has been seen tending to his own grave, and several other spirits have been seen at this cemetery.
Ketchikan
Ketchikan High School
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A ghost whose nickname is "Boochie" haunts the theater, and has been documented by the media and employees of the school. He can be seen from the stage, and has been heard crying and making other strange noises. It is believed that "Boochie" was a student at the school who died from falling off the catwalk above the stage.
Ketchikan Graveyard
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People who visit the graveyard at night report seeing the ghost of a headless woman who disappears almost instantly.
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A ghost whose nickname is "Boochie" haunts the theater, and has been documented by the media and employees of the school. He can be seen from the stage, and has been heard crying and making other strange noises. It is believed that "Boochie" was a student at the school who died from falling off the catwalk above the stage.
Ketchikan Graveyard
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People who visit the graveyard at night report seeing the ghost of a headless woman who disappears almost instantly.
Kotzebue
The NANA Museum of the Arctic
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A young boy named Alex slipped and fell underneath the building and drowned while playing basketball. It is said that if you sit in the auditorium and call the boys name, you can hear him playing basketball.
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A young boy named Alex slipped and fell underneath the building and drowned while playing basketball. It is said that if you sit in the auditorium and call the boys name, you can hear him playing basketball.
Nightmute
Nightmute High School
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Teachers and students have seen and heard the ghost of a young girl. She roams the school humming, and sometimes appears in the bathrooms. It is said that there is a grave under classroom 106, which is where she is most often seen. She has also been known to turn lights on and off throughout the school.
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Teachers and students have seen and heard the ghost of a young girl. She roams the school humming, and sometimes appears in the bathrooms. It is said that there is a grave under classroom 106, which is where she is most often seen. She has also been known to turn lights on and off throughout the school.
Seward
The Jesse Lee Home
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Dozens of children died in the home in an earthquake in 1964. Visitors have heard children running around, and giggling.
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Dozens of children died in the home in an earthquake in 1964. Visitors have heard children running around, and giggling.
Shungnak
The Old Recreation Hall
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The building was once used as a morgue. People walking by report hearing what sounds like chains rattling from inside the building.
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The building was once used as a morgue. People walking by report hearing what sounds like chains rattling from inside the building.
Sitka
Rookies Sports Bar
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The ghost of a woman is seen outside of the bar on the blind corner where she was hit by a truck on her way home one night. She can be heard crying and moaning during the early hours of the morning, and has been known to appear to drivers who are under the influence.
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The ghost of a woman is seen outside of the bar on the blind corner where she was hit by a truck on her way home one night. She can be heard crying and moaning during the early hours of the morning, and has been known to appear to drivers who are under the influence.
Skagway
The Golden North Hotel
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Guests in Room 14 and Room 23 have reported seeing apparitions, but not much else is documented about them.
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Guests in Room 14 and Room 23 have reported seeing apparitions, but not much else is documented about them.
Soldotna
Bailey Furniture Store
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The ghost of a former owner who was murdered at the store is said to haunt the place. Unexplained noises can be heard from the back office when nobody is there, and furniture sometimes moves on its own or breaks.
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The ghost of a former owner who was murdered at the store is said to haunt the place. Unexplained noises can be heard from the back office when nobody is there, and furniture sometimes moves on its own or breaks.
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