Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Charleston, West Virginia
Established: 1788
Population: 48,018 (2021)
County: Kanawha County
Haunted Locations Documented: 7
Haunted Locations Indexed: 9
Population: 48,018 (2021)
County: Kanawha County
Haunted Locations Documented: 7
Haunted Locations Indexed: 9
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Charleston, West Virginia. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in West Virginia, Click Here. Please also read this SAFETY AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER before visiting any allegedly haunted location.
Capital High School
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Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
Capital High School in Charleston, West Virginia first opened in 1989. Students and employees report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps at the school's theater, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as lights flickering, or feeling a strange presence. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
Capital High School in Charleston, West Virginia first opened in 1989. Students and employees report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and footsteps at the school's theater, as well as experiencing other unexplained paranormal phenomena such as lights flickering, or feeling a strange presence. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Historic Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Depot
"Charleston Railway Depot"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Sunrise Carriage Trail
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Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The Sunrise Carriage Trail in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed in 1905 to transport building materials from the Charleston railway depot to the nearby governor's mansion. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two women who were found buried beside the trail during its construction who were executed during the American Civil War for being identified as Union Army spies. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The Sunrise Carriage Trail in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed in 1905 to transport building materials from the Charleston railway depot to the nearby governor's mansion. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two women who were found buried beside the trail during its construction who were executed during the American Civil War for being identified as Union Army spies. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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The Empty Glass Bar & Restaurant
"The Empty Glass"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The Empty Glass Bar & Restaurant in Charleston, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former bartender who was killed in a car accident. According to staff, the employee's ghost enjoys playing pranks on people like turning music and lights on and off unexpectedly. Many believe that the building's 2nd Floor is also haunted by several apparitions whose identities and reasons for remaining at the location are unknown. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The Empty Glass Bar & Restaurant in Charleston, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former bartender who was killed in a car accident. According to staff, the employee's ghost enjoys playing pranks on people like turning music and lights on and off unexpectedly. Many believe that the building's 2nd Floor is also haunted by several apparitions whose identities and reasons for remaining at the location are unknown. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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University Of Charleston
"Old Barboursville Methodist Church Seminary"
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Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The University Of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia was established in 1888 as the Barboursville Seminary Of The Southern Methodist Church, and moved to its current location in the 1930's. Riggleman Hall, East Apartments, and the Geary Student Union are all rumored to be haunted, and students often report witnessing apparitions or experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity at these locations. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The University Of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia was established in 1888 as the Barboursville Seminary Of The Southern Methodist Church, and moved to its current location in the 1930's. Riggleman Hall, East Apartments, and the Geary Student Union are all rumored to be haunted, and students often report witnessing apparitions or experiencing other unexplained paranormal activity at these locations. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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U.S. Interstate Highway 77
"The West Virginia Turnpike"
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Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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West Virginia Radio Group
"Frankenberger Mansion"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Virginia Street, Charleston, West Virginia
The Frankenberger Mansion in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed during the 1800's by a local clothing store owner named Philip Frankenberger, and now serves as an office for the West Virginia Radio Group. Employees often report hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other mischievous paranormal activity such as lights being turned on and off by an unseen entity. One popular urban legend tells of an affair between Philip Frankenberger and a former housemaid which resulted in an illegitimate child. According to legend, the child mysteriously disappeared and is buried within the mansion's walls. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Virginia Street, Charleston, West Virginia
The Frankenberger Mansion in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed during the 1800's by a local clothing store owner named Philip Frankenberger, and now serves as an office for the West Virginia Radio Group. Employees often report hearing strange disembodied sounds, and experiencing other mischievous paranormal activity such as lights being turned on and off by an unseen entity. One popular urban legend tells of an affair between Philip Frankenberger and a former housemaid which resulted in an illegitimate child. According to legend, the child mysteriously disappeared and is buried within the mansion's walls. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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West Virginia State Capitol
"The West Virginia State Capitol Building"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed in 1932. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former maintenance worker who died of a heart attack, as well as the ghost of a woman whose identity is unknown, and who remains at the location for unknown reasons. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Charleston, West Virginia
The West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, West Virginia was constructed in 1932. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former maintenance worker who died of a heart attack, as well as the ghost of a woman whose identity is unknown, and who remains at the location for unknown reasons. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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West Virginia State University Capitol Center Theater
"The Capitol Plaza Theater"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Virginia Street, Charleston, West Virginia
The West Virginia State University Capitol Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia first opened in 1912 as the Plaza Theatre. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named John Welch and his young daughter, Molly, who lived in a mansion during the 1800's where the Capitol Center Theater now stands. The theater is sometimes also referred to as the Capitol Plaza Theater, and other times simply as "The Capitol Theater." Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Virginia Street, Charleston, West Virginia
The West Virginia State University Capitol Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia first opened in 1912 as the Plaza Theatre. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named John Welch and his young daughter, Molly, who lived in a mansion during the 1800's where the Capitol Center Theater now stands. The theater is sometimes also referred to as the Capitol Plaza Theater, and other times simply as "The Capitol Theater." Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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