Kewaunee the historic karsten inn this inn was certified haunted by wisconsin ghost investigations team in march 2002. Real ghost stories, paranormal experiences, urban legends, and much more. Wi communities have scare stories meanwhile, there are ghost and creepy stories throughout southeastern wisconsin. Wisconsin dells, wisconsin according to local legend, a girl called molly once lived above the saloon, and her ghost now haunts the establishment. As a result, people on the entire range of beliefs in ghosts and hauntings should be able to enjoy the book. Many of the original books stories are included and updated.
My book was on haunted wisconsin which is a book on a whole bunch of stories from 1860 to 1978 with interesting stories on the supernatural. Ghost stories that are based on real, verifiable facts are the ones that give me the most creeps ive got goosebumps just writing this. Milwaukee has all of that creepiness within its city limits. When we think of wisconsin we think of cheese, breweries and outdoor pursuits. Mott takes a fun and quirky look at this spirit friendly state. In the nobel prizewinning authors most famous book, the ghost of a. Read ghost stories of wisconsin and youll discover that it truly is the place to. Lets start with the biggest problem for anyone writing a ghost story. The terrace books logo is designed in the shape of a book with a union chair. Youll read about wisconsins most famous haunted house, summerwind. Given how old the structure it is, it seems pretty inevitable that it would have a ghost story or two attached to it. An open wi fi connection, tells the story of a group of friends camping in the woods who, unsurprisingly, connect to an open wi fi network.
Real ghost stories from wisconsin, united states page 2. In fact, north point lighthouse is one of the most haunted locations in milwaukee and. Come with us as we explore the ghost stories, legends, and haunted places of wisconsin, usa. The blizzard was raging fiercely around them as the brothers stumbled down the long road. The following paragraphs detail some of the of terrifying and strange experiences within our statewide. The ridgeway ghost stories are of interest today and will be in the future as one of the most unique and historic legends of the state of wisconsin. When wisconsin author michael norman decided to write a book of ghost stories, he says he took the tack of a journalist. The oshkosh grand opera house holds haunted tours every halloween. Southern wisconsin s ghost towns leave behind vital stories. In his talk, tschudy shared individual stories from several ghost towns, including places once known as voree, cheyenne. Your travel guide to wisconsins local legends and best kept secrets, by linda s. Whether youre a believer or not, wisconsin s towns are filled with some frightening ghost stories. I tell the story and play live audio from my ghost investigation with chad lewis in 2004. Godfrey lives in wisconsin and is an author, artist, and researcher of strange subjects, eccentric people, and unknown creatures.
The state is filled with dark and foreboding places, abandoned buildings, creepy roads and a variety of terrifying spectres. Ghost stories of southern wisconsin and northern illinois. As youve seen here before, wisconsin can be a pretty creepy place. Ghost stories devils lake state park area visitors. This wellpreserved 1850s settlement along the wisconsin river has plenty of stories to tell, and the highlight of tour is speaking to the spirits themselves, represented by actors in period clothing. So this book is a collection of stories about supposedly real hauntings.
Lewis and fisk have archived many of their wisconsin ghost stories at the author said they are always looking for new stories of the. You can chase your piddly little ghost stories all over the boondocks if you want. The handbook to the ghost story sets out to survey and significantly extend a new field of criticism which has been taking shape over recent years, centring on the ghost story and bringing together a. American ghost walks haunted history tours and ghost walks. Ghost of root river bridge highway 31, 500 feet south of 4 mile road wisconsin road guide to haunted locations claims that in the 1970s, a young boy was playing in the woods near the. This may be the ghost of former headmaster james dekoven, who died of natural causes in the building in the late 19th century. We oddly walked past the canterbury elementary school, and my friend claimed to have seen a gremlingoblin type being. Witnesses say they have heard voices near the stage, have seen apparitions of figures in period clothing in the saloon mirrors, and have felt cold spots and seen kegs move by. Normans previous books include haunted wisconsin, haunted america, and. Ask anyone who lives in wisconsin and theyll tell you that theres more to the state than beer, football and dairy themed headwear. The list i have compiled of haunted locations in wisconsin come first hand from people that have actually experienced their own personal fright nights at each and every one of these locations.
The most haunted places in wisconsin haunted rooms america. Real ghost stories from wisconsin, united states page 1 your. Tragic deaths, more than 250 years of history and a love for old buildings mean our state is a breeding ground for the. Wisconsin is known as americas dairyland which conjures up a fairly innocent picture. The book documents ghosts and hauntings across wisconsin, but. There are unconfirmed reports of the residents of a former.
Village history village of ridgeway, iowa county, wisconsin. Being a former lumber rafter, gates was one of the first people to pass through the wisconsin. There is also a canine ghost believers say belongs to a dog that used to patrol the opera house for security. Ghost stories and scary american folklore from across the united states. The first time i read this story, in 2001, i was gripped by the exhilarating conviction that herefinallywas a storytellers handbook. His story is also recounted in the book weird wisconsin. Read more wisconsin ghost stories in spooky wisconsin by s. With shaking hands, johnny fumbled for the knot and untied the yellow ribbon around his wifes neck. Tripping across the northern half of wisconsin on a supernatural scavenger hunt. If you are looking for great tales with a good history lesson included, you will enjoy this book. Take a walk around downtown madisons famed capitol square for spooky, sordid and otherwise strange stories, along with city folklore and beautiful architecture. Ghost stories of arizona and new mexico ghost stories lone pine.
The most haunted places in milwaukee, wi haunted rooms. These are the most recent ghost sightings in wisconsin greendale, wisconsin it was about 12. Witnesses say they have heard voices near the stage, have. Ghost stories of wisconsin book of the ghost house books. They range anywhere from ghosts to willowisps and currents times to. American ghost walks in wisconsin, minnesota, california and puerto rico. Stories have been told of a river boat captain, leroy gates, who is said to haunt the wisconsin dells waters of the wisconsin river. Wisconsins top 10 ghost stories and creepy places youtube. Her previous books include hunting the american werewolf 9781931599661, weird wisconsin 9780760759448, and strange wisconsin 9781931599856. As the thorough bibliography will attest, she put a good.
There are spots that are spooky, weird, and downright terrifying. Historically the ghost came into being from the following facts. The article shared stories of ghost elephants who roamed the streets of. One of the most interesting stories about the ridgeway ghost in wisconsin lore is about a spooky poker game. Three men sat down at a table in a local bar to play cards. Real ghost stories from wisconsin, united states page 1 your source for real ghost stories. Haunted graveyard investigation in wisconsin youtube. This wisconsin ghost story is all the more chilling. They reported orbs, ectoplasm mists and even apparitions in photos. Read ghost stories of wisconsin and youll discover that it truly is the place to go if youre looking for paradise of the paranormal. Her previous books include hunting the american werewolf 9781931599661, weird wisconsin 9780760759448.
When i visit at christmas, i normally stay at his house because his girlfriends dog is unnecessarily fearful of my big shepherd. Sounds innocent enough at first, but this supposedly true story. Wisconsin paranormal societies, wisconsin paranormal. Theyll emerge from the shadows to tell their stories as you walk along by lanternlight. Ghost stories deal with subjects and situations focusing on hauntings, spirits, and interactions with the dead. Wisconsin seems to be particularly adept at creating a ghost story. Subscribe to a grave in baltimore for ghost stories, dark. My favorite george saunders ghost story is civilwarland in bad decline the title story in his 1996 debut. My favorite story was on the ridgeway phantoms which is. New haunted heartland book features eerie accounts from 10. Here are five haunted places in milwaukee and their spooky backstories.
One of the most interesting stories about the ridgeway ghost in wisconsin. Haunted places in racine, wisconsin find a ghost near you. Dekoven center racine, wisconsin there have been reports of a strange ghostly figure being seen in the hallways and in the basement. In search of milwaukees best ghost stories, i decided to consult with two of our local experts on the subject. Some experts have suggessted that it might very well be the most hanted state in the union. Real ghost stories from wisconsin, united states page 1. He doesnt live in his house, but instead lives with his girlfriend in a one story house approximately 3 miles from his. We oddly walked past the canterbury elementary school, and my friend. This redditborn story puts a modern twist on the classic scary campfire stories we know so well.
Southern wisconsins ghost towns leave behind vital stories. Now, my favorite devils lake area ghost story was published in a 1954 issue of fate magazine called, baraboos 10 ton ghosts. I know that i said i was leaving the community and for most intents and purposes i have done just that. The ghost at the nashotah house theological seminary is said to have been here since the mid 1700s. The following societies are not located in wisconsin, but have indicated that they are willing to travel in order to serve the residents of this state. This true ghost story from wisconsin will give you the chills. We can trace every story on our tours to a newspaper article, a book, or an interview.
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