Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Grand Haven, Michigan
"The Coast Guard City"
Incorporated: 1867
Population: 11,064 (2018)
County: Ottawa County
Haunted Locations Documented: 4
Incorporated: 1867
Population: 11,064 (2018)
County: Ottawa County
Haunted Locations Documented: 4
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Kirby House Restaurant
"The Kirby House Hotel"
Coordinates: 43.064746°, -86.234000°
Location Address: 2 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan
The Kirby House Restaurant in Grand Haven, Michigan was constructed in 1873 as the Kirby House Hotel. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl whose identity is unknown, but who is referred to as Emily by employees and patrons. Emily's ghostly figure is often seen and heard laughing or playing in different areas of the old restaurant, including the basement, where employees report hearing a disembodied voice calling their names. Unfortunately at this time, very little information is available which offers any clue as to Emily's true identity.
Location Address: 2 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan
The Kirby House Restaurant in Grand Haven, Michigan was constructed in 1873 as the Kirby House Hotel. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl whose identity is unknown, but who is referred to as Emily by employees and patrons. Emily's ghostly figure is often seen and heard laughing or playing in different areas of the old restaurant, including the basement, where employees report hearing a disembodied voice calling their names. Unfortunately at this time, very little information is available which offers any clue as to Emily's true identity.
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Lake Forest Cemetery
"The Stairway To Hell"
Coordinates: 43.051554°, -86.237507°
Location Address: 1304 Lave Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan
Lake Forest Cemetery in Grand Haven, Michigan was established in 1873, and is believed to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in the United States. The area known as Ferry Hill is said to be haunted by a spectral entity referred to by many as "The Blue Man," which many believe is the spirit of Reverend William M. Ferry, who passed away in 1867 and was renowned as being one of Grand Haven's most prominent founders. His spirit often manifests at night as a blue orb of light or a glowing blue humanoid figure. Those who have encountered The Blue Man believe that he remains at the cemetery to protect it from unwanted trespassers and vandals. Many visitors at Lake Forest Cemetery also report witnessing orbs, apparitions, and shadow figures in an area known as Potter's Field, where it's estimated that the remains of over 1,500 of the town's poorest men and women are buried in a mass, unmarked grave. Another popular folklore tale claims that when a newly deceased man or woman is buried in Lake Forest Cemetery their spirit must climb the spiral staircase leading up to Ferry Hill; if they are judged as worthy their spirit is allowed to continue upwards to Heaven, but if not, they are damned to Hell for eternity. For this reason, the stairs leading to Ferry Hill are often referred to as "The Stairway To Heaven," or in some cases "The Stairway To Hell."
Location Address: 1304 Lave Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan
Lake Forest Cemetery in Grand Haven, Michigan was established in 1873, and is believed to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in the United States. The area known as Ferry Hill is said to be haunted by a spectral entity referred to by many as "The Blue Man," which many believe is the spirit of Reverend William M. Ferry, who passed away in 1867 and was renowned as being one of Grand Haven's most prominent founders. His spirit often manifests at night as a blue orb of light or a glowing blue humanoid figure. Those who have encountered The Blue Man believe that he remains at the cemetery to protect it from unwanted trespassers and vandals. Many visitors at Lake Forest Cemetery also report witnessing orbs, apparitions, and shadow figures in an area known as Potter's Field, where it's estimated that the remains of over 1,500 of the town's poorest men and women are buried in a mass, unmarked grave. Another popular folklore tale claims that when a newly deceased man or woman is buried in Lake Forest Cemetery their spirit must climb the spiral staircase leading up to Ferry Hill; if they are judged as worthy their spirit is allowed to continue upwards to Heaven, but if not, they are damned to Hell for eternity. For this reason, the stairs leading to Ferry Hill are often referred to as "The Stairway To Heaven," or in some cases "The Stairway To Hell."
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Second Impression Consignment Shop
Coordinates: 43.064856°, -86.228041°
Location Address: 310 Fulton Street, Grand Haven, Michigan
Second Impression Consignment Shop in Grand Haven, Michigan was constructed in the late 1800's as a private residence. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a previous resident named Kate Koopman, who was shot to death by her husband Peter Koopman in November of 1922. Shortly after Mrs. Koopman's death in 1992 the Second Impression Consignment Shop moved into the location of the former Koopman residence, where employees and shoppers frequently reported encountering the ghostly figure of a woman believed to be Kate Koopman. Additionally, employees working at the shop before its closure in 2018 have reported experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity, or electronic devices such as lights and radios turning on and off by themselves. In 2007 the location was investigated by a group of paranormal investigators who were able to gather evidence of paranormal phenomena, including an audio recording of a female voice appearing to say, "help me!"
Location Address: 310 Fulton Street, Grand Haven, Michigan
Second Impression Consignment Shop in Grand Haven, Michigan was constructed in the late 1800's as a private residence. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a previous resident named Kate Koopman, who was shot to death by her husband Peter Koopman in November of 1922. Shortly after Mrs. Koopman's death in 1992 the Second Impression Consignment Shop moved into the location of the former Koopman residence, where employees and shoppers frequently reported encountering the ghostly figure of a woman believed to be Kate Koopman. Additionally, employees working at the shop before its closure in 2018 have reported experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity, or electronic devices such as lights and radios turning on and off by themselves. In 2007 the location was investigated by a group of paranormal investigators who were able to gather evidence of paranormal phenomena, including an audio recording of a female voice appearing to say, "help me!"
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Theatre Bar
"The Grand Theatre"
Coordinates: 43.064463°, -86.233297°
Location Address: 22 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan
The Theatre Bar in Grand Haven, Michigan was constructed in 1928 as The Grand Theatre, which showed movies until being permanently closed in 1999. It was later reopened as a bar, and is said by many to be haunted by the spirit of a former custodian who worked at the old theater. Employees and patrons over the years have frequently reported experiencing paranormal phenomena such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and objects being rearranged or moved around by an unseen entity. One commonly told urban legend claims that the body of a man is buried somewhere in the basement of the Theatre Bar, however there currently exists no evidence to support this claim.
Location Address: 22 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan
The Theatre Bar in Grand Haven, Michigan was constructed in 1928 as The Grand Theatre, which showed movies until being permanently closed in 1999. It was later reopened as a bar, and is said by many to be haunted by the spirit of a former custodian who worked at the old theater. Employees and patrons over the years have frequently reported experiencing paranormal phenomena such as lights turning on and off by themselves, and objects being rearranged or moved around by an unseen entity. One commonly told urban legend claims that the body of a man is buried somewhere in the basement of the Theatre Bar, however there currently exists no evidence to support this claim.
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