Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Established: 1762
Population: 1,911 (2019)
County: Jefferson County
Haunted Locations Documented: 5
Haunted Locations Indexed: 7
Population: 1,911 (2019)
County: Jefferson County
Haunted Locations Documented: 5
Haunted Locations Indexed: 7
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Shepherdstown, 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.
Devonshire Arms Café & Pub
"The Devonshire Arms Café"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Previously the site of the Carriage House Café. Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Previously the site of the Carriage House Café. Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Elmwood Cemetery
Coordinates:
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of Confederate Army soldiers who were killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of Confederate Army soldiers who were killed during the American Civil War. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Historic Shepherdstown Museum
"Shepherdstown History Museum"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The Historic Shepherdstown Museum in Shepherdstown, West Virginia first began construction in the mid-1780's as a private home, with additional sections being added throughout the early 1800's. For many years it was home to the Entler Hotel before becoming the Historic Shepherdstown Museum. The building's 2nd floor is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named William Payton Smith, who was killed in a duel in 1809, and passed away shortly after being brought to the Entler Hotel to recover. Many also claim that the location is haunted by the spirit of a former businessman who committed suicide after losing a large sum of money in a card game. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The Historic Shepherdstown Museum in Shepherdstown, West Virginia first began construction in the mid-1780's as a private home, with additional sections being added throughout the early 1800's. For many years it was home to the Entler Hotel before becoming the Historic Shepherdstown Museum. The building's 2nd floor is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named William Payton Smith, who was killed in a duel in 1809, and passed away shortly after being brought to the Entler Hotel to recover. Many also claim that the location is haunted by the spirit of a former businessman who committed suicide after losing a large sum of money in a card game. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery
"Shepherdstown Sweet Shop"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The building which now houses the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War era soldier, known as "The Colonel." It was used as a makeshift hospital for soldiers wounded during the Battle Of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862 and claimed the lived of over 24,000 casualties. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The building which now houses the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Civil War era soldier, known as "The Colonel." It was used as a makeshift hospital for soldiers wounded during the Battle Of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862 and claimed the lived of over 24,000 casualties. See also: American Civil War Ghosts (Folklore Encyclopedia). Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Shepherd University
Coordinates:
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia was established in 1871, and is home to several allegedly haunted locations on its rural, 323-acre campus. The most commonly told ghost story is that of a ghostly old man who allegedly haunts McMurran Hall, which was constructed in 1859 and used as a makeshift hospital during the American Civil War. Many students and employees of Shepherd University also claim to encounter a number of ghostly apparitions at Gardiner Hall, Kenamond Hall, Miller Hall, Thacher Hall, and Turner Hall. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia was established in 1871, and is home to several allegedly haunted locations on its rural, 323-acre campus. The most commonly told ghost story is that of a ghostly old man who allegedly haunts McMurran Hall, which was constructed in 1859 and used as a makeshift hospital during the American Civil War. Many students and employees of Shepherd University also claim to encounter a number of ghostly apparitions at Gardiner Hall, Kenamond Hall, Miller Hall, Thacher Hall, and Turner Hall. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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The Old English Episcopal Cemetery
"Shepherdstown Episcopal Cemetery"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The Old English Episcopal Cemetery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young boy named Connor who passed away during the 1800's. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The Old English Episcopal Cemetery in Shepherdstown, West Virginia is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young boy named Connor who passed away during the 1800's. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Yellow Brick Bank Restaurant
"The Yellow Brick Bank Building"
Coordinates:
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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