Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Montana, USA
"The Treasure State"
Est. November 8, 1889
Population: 1,032,949 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 43
Est. November 8, 1889
Population: 1,032,949 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 43
Arlee
Arlee High School
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The girls' locker room is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide.
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The girls' locker room is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide.
Bannack
Meade Hotel
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Constructed in 1875 as the Beaverhead County Courthouse, the building was later remodeled into a luxury hotel. The hotel closed during the 1940's when the town of Bannack was abandoned due to lack of work. Visitors often report witnessing the apparition of a young girl named Dorothy, who wears a blue dress.
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Constructed in 1875 as the Beaverhead County Courthouse, the building was later remodeled into a luxury hotel. The hotel closed during the 1940's when the town of Bannack was abandoned due to lack of work. Visitors often report witnessing the apparition of a young girl named Dorothy, who wears a blue dress.
Belgrade
Heck-Quaw Elementary School
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Heck-Quaw Elementary School is said to be haunted by the spirit of one of it's founders, who allegedly passed away in the bell tower.
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Heck-Quaw Elementary School is said to be haunted by the spirit of one of it's founders, who allegedly passed away in the bell tower.
Billings
Broadwater Elementary School
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Built in the early 1900's, Broadwater Elementary School is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl.
Denny's Restaurant
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Employees at Denny's on N. 27th Street in Billings report witnessing mysterious shadowy apparitions at night, and hearing strange disembodied voices and other sounds.
Dude Rancher Lodge
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Room 226 at Dude Rancher Lodge is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Anna Belle, whose apparition is often seen and felt by guests and employees.
Granny's Attic Antique Store
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Located on Minnesota Avenue in Billings, Granny's Attic is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former rancher, as well as the spirit of a young woman.
Historic Sawyer Building
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Constructed in the 1920's, the historic Sawyer Building is located at 2223 Montana Ave, in Billings. Locals claim the building is haunted by a former World War II soldier who was killed in a plane crash.
Juliano's Restaurant
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Juliano's Restaurant in Billings is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Ernest Murray, who passed away on the 2nd floor.
Moss Mansion Museum
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Built in 1903, the Moss Mansion Museum is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl, as well as several other members of her family.
Rex Restaurant Bar & Grill
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Built in the early 1900's as a hotel for frontiersmen, the Rex Restaurant Bar & Grill also served as a brothel and speakeasy during the prohibition era. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former bartender who was gunned down by a group of mobsters, as well as the spirit of a former prostitute. The restaurant was closed in 2017.
Western Heritage Center
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Built in 1901 as the Parmly Billings Memorial Library, the Western Heritage Center in Billings is said to be haunted by the spirits of an elderly man and woman, as well as the spirit of a young girl named Priscilla, whose apparition is often seen laughing and playing.
Yellowstone River
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The spirit of a tall woman wearing a long white gown is seen walking along the river banks at night.
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Built in the early 1900's, Broadwater Elementary School is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl.
Denny's Restaurant
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Employees at Denny's on N. 27th Street in Billings report witnessing mysterious shadowy apparitions at night, and hearing strange disembodied voices and other sounds.
Dude Rancher Lodge
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Room 226 at Dude Rancher Lodge is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Anna Belle, whose apparition is often seen and felt by guests and employees.
Granny's Attic Antique Store
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Located on Minnesota Avenue in Billings, Granny's Attic is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former rancher, as well as the spirit of a young woman.
Historic Sawyer Building
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Constructed in the 1920's, the historic Sawyer Building is located at 2223 Montana Ave, in Billings. Locals claim the building is haunted by a former World War II soldier who was killed in a plane crash.
Juliano's Restaurant
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Juliano's Restaurant in Billings is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Ernest Murray, who passed away on the 2nd floor.
Moss Mansion Museum
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Built in 1903, the Moss Mansion Museum is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl, as well as several other members of her family.
Rex Restaurant Bar & Grill
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Built in the early 1900's as a hotel for frontiersmen, the Rex Restaurant Bar & Grill also served as a brothel and speakeasy during the prohibition era. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former bartender who was gunned down by a group of mobsters, as well as the spirit of a former prostitute. The restaurant was closed in 2017.
Western Heritage Center
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Built in 1901 as the Parmly Billings Memorial Library, the Western Heritage Center in Billings is said to be haunted by the spirits of an elderly man and woman, as well as the spirit of a young girl named Priscilla, whose apparition is often seen laughing and playing.
Yellowstone River
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The spirit of a tall woman wearing a long white gown is seen walking along the river banks at night.
Boulder
Boulder Hot Springs Inn & Conference Center
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Boulder Hot Springs Inn & Conference Center was constructed in 1881 as a getaway for local miners, ranchers and businessmen. Guests often report witnessing the spirit of a former prostitute, named Simone, who was allegedly murdered inside the inn, as well as other mysterious apparitions. Others report experiencing unexplained cold spots, hearing disembodied footsteps, and sensing a strange presence.
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Boulder Hot Springs Inn & Conference Center was constructed in 1881 as a getaway for local miners, ranchers and businessmen. Guests often report witnessing the spirit of a former prostitute, named Simone, who was allegedly murdered inside the inn, as well as other mysterious apparitions. Others report experiencing unexplained cold spots, hearing disembodied footsteps, and sensing a strange presence.
Browning
Many Glacier Hotel
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Built in 1914, guests often report witnessing the spirit of a woman in a red dress, as well as several other unidentified apparitions that vanish into thin air.
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Built in 1914, guests often report witnessing the spirit of a woman in a red dress, as well as several other unidentified apparitions that vanish into thin air.
Butte
Copper King Mansion
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Built in 1888 as the W. A. Clark Mansion, guests report witnessing foggy apparitions, and other strange paranormal occurrences such as cold spots and doors closing or locking by themselves.
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Built in 1888 as the W. A. Clark Mansion, guests report witnessing foggy apparitions, and other strange paranormal occurrences such as cold spots and doors closing or locking by themselves.
Crow Agency
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
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Visitors often report witnessing the spirits of Native American troops who were killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June of 1876. The apparitions of American troops are also seen.
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Visitors often report witnessing the spirits of Native American troops who were killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June of 1876. The apparitions of American troops are also seen.
Deer Lodge
Old Montana State Prison Museum
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Opened in 1871, the old Montana State Prison is said to be haunted by the spirits of former prisoners who were executed.
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Opened in 1871, the old Montana State Prison is said to be haunted by the spirits of former prisoners who were executed.
Forsyth
The Devil's Dancing Ground
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Located in a wooded area near Stellar Creek Road, locals often report witnessing the spirits of Native American tribesmen and women chanting and dancing at night. Others claim to have encountered unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the skies above.
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Located in a wooded area near Stellar Creek Road, locals often report witnessing the spirits of Native American tribesmen and women chanting and dancing at night. Others claim to have encountered unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the skies above.
Ft. Benton
Grand Union Hotel
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Built in 1882, the Grand Union Hotel is the oldest hotel in the state of Montana, and allegedly one of the most haunted. Guests and employees often report witnessing the apparition of a man wearing a long coat, as well as several other apparitions dressed in clothing from the late 1800's and early 1900's. Others report seeing strange glowing orbs of light in the middle of the night, and witnessing objects being moved by an unseen force.
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Built in 1882, the Grand Union Hotel is the oldest hotel in the state of Montana, and allegedly one of the most haunted. Guests and employees often report witnessing the apparition of a man wearing a long coat, as well as several other apparitions dressed in clothing from the late 1800's and early 1900's. Others report seeing strange glowing orbs of light in the middle of the night, and witnessing objects being moved by an unseen force.
Ft. Peck
Ft. Peck Theatre
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Built in 1934, Ft. Peck Theatre is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, whose apparition is seen wearing 1930's style clothing.
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Built in 1934, Ft. Peck Theatre is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, whose apparition is seen wearing 1930's style clothing.
Garnet
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Founded in the 1860's, the abandoned mining settlement of Garnet is located approximately 20 miles east of Missoula, Montana. It said to be haunted by the spirits of past residents, whose apparitions are seen throughout the town.
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Founded in the 1860's, the abandoned mining settlement of Garnet is located approximately 20 miles east of Missoula, Montana. It said to be haunted by the spirits of past residents, whose apparitions are seen throughout the town.
Great Falls
The New Lobby Bar
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Originally built as a hotel, the New Lobby Bar is said to be haunted by several spirits with unknown origins. In addition to seeing apparitions, employees also report hearing disembodied voices and witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity.
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
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Built in 1896 as Great Halls High School, custodians working late at night report hearing disembodied voices, and witnessing the apparition of a young girl with blonde hair.
US Highway 87
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Motorists report witnessing the apparition of a Native American man walking down the road at night.
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Originally built as a hotel, the New Lobby Bar is said to be haunted by several spirits with unknown origins. In addition to seeing apparitions, employees also report hearing disembodied voices and witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity.
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
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Built in 1896 as Great Halls High School, custodians working late at night report hearing disembodied voices, and witnessing the apparition of a young girl with blonde hair.
US Highway 87
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Motorists report witnessing the apparition of a Native American man walking down the road at night.
Hamilton
Daly Mansion
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Constructed during the mid 1800's, guests often report experiencing a variety of mysterious paranormal occurrences, such as objects moving or rearranging themselves, and the lingering scent of cigar smoke. Others have claimed to see the apparition of Mrs. Daly, one of the mansion's original owners.
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Constructed during the mid 1800's, guests often report experiencing a variety of mysterious paranormal occurrences, such as objects moving or rearranging themselves, and the lingering scent of cigar smoke. Others have claimed to see the apparition of Mrs. Daly, one of the mansion's original owners.
Harlowton
Graves Hotel
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Built in 1909, Graves Hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man, whose apparition is often seen and heard by guests. The hotel was added to the National Register of Historic places in August of 1980.
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Built in 1909, Graves Hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man, whose apparition is often seen and heard by guests. The hotel was added to the National Register of Historic places in August of 1980.
Helena
Carroll College
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Constructed in 1909, St. Charles Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former priest who committed suicide. The 4th floor men's room is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who died after blacking out and cracking his skull on the bathroom floor.
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Constructed in 1909, St. Charles Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former priest who committed suicide. The 4th floor men's room is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who died after blacking out and cracking his skull on the bathroom floor.
Laurel
Laurel Middle School
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Laurel Middle School is said to be haunted by the spirits of several students who were killed when the balcony in the gymnasium collapsed. Their apparitions are often seen and heard playing late at night.
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Laurel Middle School is said to be haunted by the spirits of several students who were killed when the balcony in the gymnasium collapsed. Their apparitions are often seen and heard playing late at night.
Libby
Sportsman's RV Park
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Visitors report witnessing the floating apparition of a dark, hooded figure.
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Visitors report witnessing the floating apparition of a dark, hooded figure.
Miles City
Town Pump
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Employees report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, electronic malfunctions, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity.
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Employees report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, electronic malfunctions, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity.
Missoula
Missoula Children's Theater
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The Missoula Children's Theater is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named George, whose apparition is believed to be responsible for a variety of poltergeist activity.
University of Montana
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Founded in 1893, the University of Montana is a public research university located in Missoula, Montana. Students report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity in Brantley Hall, Jeanette Rankin Hall, and University Hall. The university theater is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who was murdered, as well as a phantom dog.
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The Missoula Children's Theater is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named George, whose apparition is believed to be responsible for a variety of poltergeist activity.
University of Montana
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Founded in 1893, the University of Montana is a public research university located in Missoula, Montana. Students report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity in Brantley Hall, Jeanette Rankin Hall, and University Hall. The university theater is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who was murdered, as well as a phantom dog.
Phillipsburg
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
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Built in 1891 as the McDonald Opera House, guests and employees often report experiencing a variety of mysterious paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, apparitions, disembodied footsteps, and the phantom smell of cigar smoke. Others report feeling a strange presence, as if being followed.
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Built in 1891 as the McDonald Opera House, guests and employees often report experiencing a variety of mysterious paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, apparitions, disembodied footsteps, and the phantom smell of cigar smoke. Others report feeling a strange presence, as if being followed.
Pray
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
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Chico Hot Springs is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in a long white dress, whose apparition is often accompanied by the scent of flowery perfume.
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Chico Hot Springs is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in a long white dress, whose apparition is often accompanied by the scent of flowery perfume.
Pryor Mountains
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Members of the nearby Crow tribe claim that a group of small humanoid creatures with large canine teeth and an insatiable hunger for meat live hidden in the Pryor Mountains. Also known as the Nirumbee or Awwakkule, the fearsome creatures were said to have been a part of Native American culture and mysticism dating back to before the first white settlers arrived in North America.
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Members of the nearby Crow tribe claim that a group of small humanoid creatures with large canine teeth and an insatiable hunger for meat live hidden in the Pryor Mountains. Also known as the Nirumbee or Awwakkule, the fearsome creatures were said to have been a part of Native American culture and mysticism dating back to before the first white settlers arrived in North America.
Red Lodge
The Pollard Hotel
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Built in 1893 as The Spofford Hotel, guests report witnessing the apparition of a woman in a yellow dress wandering the hallways at night. Those who stay on the 3rd floor also report feeling a strong, oppressive presence, or feel as if they're being psychically attacked by an unseen entity. Other unexplained paranormal activity include lights turning on and off by themselves, and disembodied sounds coming from empty parts of the hotel late at night.
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Built in 1893 as The Spofford Hotel, guests report witnessing the apparition of a woman in a yellow dress wandering the hallways at night. Those who stay on the 3rd floor also report feeling a strong, oppressive presence, or feel as if they're being psychically attacked by an unseen entity. Other unexplained paranormal activity include lights turning on and off by themselves, and disembodied sounds coming from empty parts of the hotel late at night.
Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation
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Reports of all sorts of paranormal activity, from ghosts and hauntings, to UFO sightings, to a large Bigfoot-like creature. Many Native American legends also claim the area is inhabited by a tribe of small humanoid creatures with fangs, known as Puckwedgies.
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Reports of all sorts of paranormal activity, from ghosts and hauntings, to UFO sightings, to a large Bigfoot-like creature. Many Native American legends also claim the area is inhabited by a tribe of small humanoid creatures with fangs, known as Puckwedgies.
Stevensville
Stevensville Junior High School
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Stevensville Junior High School is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide in one of the girls'' restrooms. Her apparition is often seen by custodians working late at night.
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Stevensville Junior High School is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide in one of the girls'' restrooms. Her apparition is often seen by custodians working late at night.
Three Forks
Sacajawea Hotel
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The Sacajawea Hotel was constructed in 1910 as a rest stop for miners and railroad passengers. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of it's original owner; a man named John Q. Adams, and his former maid. Guests often report witnessing unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, apparitions, and electronic devices turning on and off by themselves.
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The Sacajawea Hotel was constructed in 1910 as a rest stop for miners and railroad passengers. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of it's original owner; a man named John Q. Adams, and his former maid. Guests often report witnessing unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, apparitions, and electronic devices turning on and off by themselves.
Virginia City
Bonanza Inn
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Built in the 1860's as the Madison County Courthouse, the building was later converted into a Catholic hospital, and then an inn. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former nun, as well as the spirit of an unknown male figure whose apparition is seen wearing a wide brimmed hat. Other paranormal occurrences include disembodied footsteps and banging on the walls, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
Fairweather Inn
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The Fairweather Inn was built during the 1800's as the Anaconda Hotel & Saloon. Guests often report witnessing the spirits of young children at night, especially in rooms where other children are staying.
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Built in the 1860's as the Madison County Courthouse, the building was later converted into a Catholic hospital, and then an inn. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former nun, as well as the spirit of an unknown male figure whose apparition is seen wearing a wide brimmed hat. Other paranormal occurrences include disembodied footsteps and banging on the walls, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity.
Fairweather Inn
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The Fairweather Inn was built during the 1800's as the Anaconda Hotel & Saloon. Guests often report witnessing the spirits of young children at night, especially in rooms where other children are staying.
Wisdom
The Crossing Bar & Grill at Fetty's
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Guests and employees at The Crossing Bar & Grill often report experiencing strange paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, objects moving by themselves, and the disembodied sounds of children playing.
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Guests and employees at The Crossing Bar & Grill often report experiencing strange paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, objects moving by themselves, and the disembodied sounds of children playing.
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