Real Haunts in West Virginia- Paranormal WV

Did you know West Virginia is home to dozens of REAL Haunted Places? From haunted roadways and buildings where the dearly departed still lurk among us, to burial grounds and sacred places that are haunted by spirits who seemingly want to stay in this world, West Virginia has some truly eerie landmarks and historical sites that are hot spots for paranormal activity. West Virginia's Real Haunts are home to ghosts and spirits year-round - they're not your average Halloween Haunt. Find out all about West Virginia's Haunted History, and learn all about haunted places across the state that are plagued with REAL ghosts, ghouls, apparitions, and things that go bump in the night!

Sweet Springs Sanitarium Gap Mills, WV
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Established in 1792 by Revolutionary War Veteran, William Lewis, the Sweet Springs Resort and spa was well known for its natural hot spring. The historic resort had seen the likes of George Washington, Jerome Bonaparte, and General Robert E. Lee. The resort eventually closed in 1930 after the Civil War and a decade later became a sanitarium for patients suffering from tuberculosis.... Read More
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Bethany College Bethany, WV
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Bethany College is the oldest higher education institution in the state of West Virginia. It has a long history and is rumored to be quite haunted. The private college is believed to be haunted by at least two ghosts. The first ghost is that of a female student who reportedly jumped from the school’s clock tower because she was feeling homesick. Tales say her ghost has been spotted at... Read More
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West Virginia Penitentiary Moundsville, WV
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This gothic-style prison dates back to 1866 and was in operation until 1995. It is no longer used to house inmates like it once was, but now acts as a museum for tourists to visit. Along with their historical tours, the penitentiary also offers paranormal tours for those brave enough! With a history of violence, it's no surprise that a prison would be a spooky place. According to... Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums
Lake Shawnee Amusement Park Rock, WV
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Located in Princeton, West Virginia, Lake Shawnee Amusement Park is an abandoned spot that closed down in the late 1980s. The amusement park opened its doors in 1926 and now operates as a place perfect for those who love all things paranormal. Rumor has it that the land the amusement park was built on was the location of bloodbath between settlers and local tribes. Their deaths... Read More
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General Lewis Inn Lewisburg, WI
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The General Lewis Inn of Lewisburg first opened its doors in 1929. The historic inn offers a mixture of charm and modern... and some ghost stories, too. The inn is believed to be haunted by three different spirits. The most notorious is that of the Lady in White, who haunts room 208. It is not clear who this lady was when she was alive, but she seems to have an obsession with that... Read More
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Glen Ferris Inn Glen Ferris, WV
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Fayette County's historic Glen Ferris Inn has been operating for over 180 years. Located along the Kanawha River and the Kanawha Falls, the building itself could even be over 200 years old. The inn is a hot spot for paranormal activity and many visit to try and see if they can get a glimpse of the ghosts that reside there. The most well-known ghost at the inn appears to be a... Read More
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Whipple Company Store Scarbro, WV
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Located in Fayette County, The Whipple Company Store is truly one of a kind. It offers a rich history and once served as the center of Coal Camp Life. It was designed by Justus Collins, the Coal Baron, and was one of four stores that he built. Featuring over 18,000 square feet, the building used to sell anything from candy to caskets. It also served as the town's morgue. This could... Read More
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Droop Mountain Battlefield Hillsboro, WV
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This Battlefield in Hillsboro, West Virginia was the site of the Battle of Droop Mountain, which was fought on November 6, 1863. The battle was the last major American Civil War conflict in West Virginia. The site now operates as a state park and many visitors have claimed the grounds are haunted. This is no surprise with its dark history. Witnesses have reported seeing the... Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Army Posts / Battle Grounds
Blennerhassett Hotel Parkersburg, WV
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The historic Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg dates back to 1889 and boasts a Queen Anne style. The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and four years later, a complete restoration took place. The hotel was built by William Chancellor, who is also the ghost that is believed to haunt the place. Some guests have reported seeing a man dressed in a... Read More
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Berkeley Springs Castle Berkeley Springs, WV
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Built in the late 1800s, by Colonel Samuel Taylor Suit and his wife, Rosa, the Berkeley Springs Castle features stunning medieval-style architecture. It's also said to feature several ghosts, too. Located on a hill above Berkeley Springs, the castle has had numerous reports of paranormal activity, reported by both employees and visitors. Supposedly there are four different spirits... Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Castles
Camden Park Huntington, WV
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Camden Park offers twenty six acres of amusement park fun in Huntington, West Virginia. The park dates back to 1903 and it acted as a popular picnic spot operated by the Camden Interstate Railway Company. It is one of only thirteen trolley parks that remain open in the entire United States. Along with fun for all ages, Camden Park is also said to be home to some ghosts. It could be... Read More
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Old Stone Presbyterian Church Cemetery Lewisburg, WV
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Cemeteries are creepy to begin with, but this one in Greenbrier County is known to be haunted on a whole different level. There is a cemetery marker at the Old Stone Presbyterian Church Cemetery, called The Angel of Death statue. The marker belongs to Maud, a young girl who passed away at just 11 years old after battling influenza. A small ceremony was held to commemorate the... Read More
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Lewisburg Historic District Lewisburg, WV
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Lewisburg is a national historic district that is rich in history and ghost stories, too! The district features over 100 buildings, some of them that date all the way back to the mid-1700s. One of those buildings is the Old Stone Church, which used to operate as a Civil War hospital. Many wounded soldiers died at the hospital, which could contribute to the hauntings that take place... Read More
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Elk Garden Mine Elk Garden, WV
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It's no surprise that the Elk Garden Mine is a hot spot for paranormal activity. There has been several accidents and fatalities at the mine over the decades, including the 1911 explosion. This large explosion occurred in Mine #20 while there were 23 miners inside cleaning up debris. Tragically, every single miner died in the explosion. Many believe the miner's spirits linger the coal... Read More
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Wells Inn Sistersville, WV
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Located in Sistersville, Tyler County, West Virginia, the Wells Inn dates back to the late 1890s. The historic hotel is also known as the Hotel Wells and features a brick facade and two stories of rooms for visitors to stay in. Beware before booking a room at this hotel though, as the place is rumored to be pretty haunted. Ephraim Wells was the hotel's builder and many believe his... Read More
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22 Mine Road Holden, WV
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22 Mine Road is located in Southwestern West Virginia in Logan County. To arrive at this location, you'll need to take the winding drive to the top of Trace Mountain. This is where Mamie Thurman's body was dumped in the early 1930s. Thurman was an attractive young woman in her 30s and she was married to a local police officer in Logan. Mamie's ghost is known to linger where she lost... Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods) | Real Haunted Roads & Highways
VanMeter Farm Petersburg, WV
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Located in Grant County, the Van Meter Farm is a hot spot for paranormal activity. George Van Meter is the ghost that is believed to be haunt this farm, after being attached by the Huron Indians while living in his isolated cabin. Van Meter battled the Indians in an effort to protect his family, and they were lucky enough to escape and warn the rest of the community. Unfortunately,... Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Weston, WV
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Now open to the public for tours and ghost hunts, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum first opened its doors in the 1860s. The building took almost two decades to build before it was complete and was designed with Gothic and Tudor Revival architecture. The asylum was designed by psychiatrist Thomas Kirkbride, who built the hospital according to the Kirkbride Plan. This design... Read More
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Cole Mountain Terra Alta, WV
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Jones had been gone for over a year when the slave went out to look for his master one last time on Cole Mountain, and he was never seen again, either. Witnesses started reporting strange activity on the mountain, including a ball of light that hovers up and down the side of the mountain at night. Rumor has it that the light is the lantern from the slave who is looking for Jones. Read More
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Blume Haven Inn Fayetteville, WV
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Located in Fayetteville, The Blume Haven Inn was once a family residence and owned by Dr. M. Malcolm and his son. Both father and son passed away in the home, which is likely why the place is believed to be haunted. There have been reports of unexplained occurrences at the inn, including pages on the jukebox flipping on their own. Could it be the doctor or his son? It's possible their... Read More
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Frederick Hotel Huntington, WV
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Dating back to 1906, The Frederick Hotel in Huntington, West Virginia, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. At one time, it was dubbed the most elegant hotel between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Although it no longer operates as a hotel, there are some ghosts who like to stay the night... every night. The building now houses offices and apartments, with a... Read More
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Capitol Plaza Theatre Charleston, WV
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The Capitol Plaza Theatre in Charleston is also known as the Capitol Theater or the West Virginia University Capitol Theater. The historic building dates back to the early 1900s and it was built on the property that once housed a mansion that was home to the Welch family. The mansion was built in the late 1700s, and generations of the Welch family lived there for over 100 years. Rumor... Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters
North Bend Rail Trail Cairo, WV
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Located near Parkersburg, West Virginia, the North Bend Rail Trail is a wilderness path that spans 72 miles. The route is a popular destination for hiking, camping, horseback riding, and some paranormal activity, too! Rumor has it that part of the trail (around Tunnel No. 19) is haunted by the spirit of a young woman. It is unclear who the woman is, but many have reported spotting her... Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

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Real Haunts in West Virginia- Paranormal WV