haunted places in park hills mo

Haunted Places in Park Hills, Missouri

Lost History Museum

Valles mines, missouri.

This 1749 house museum is haunted, and travellers driving past claim to have seen the apparition of a soldier staring down into the street. Other activity reported here includes people being touched by unseen hands, and strange anomalies have shown up in photographs taken at the property. (Submitted by Callum ...

Caledonia Wine Cottage

Caledonia, missouri.

Since the place was renovated in 2006, many paranormal experiences have been reported. Folks have heard a friendly elderly voice saying hello, and there have been many reports of toddler-aged children waving at someone the adults can't see or playing with another child named Erica that doesn't seem to exist. ...

Parlor Bed and Breakfast

Ironton, missouri.

This beautiful turreted 1908 house, in the 1960s briefly a funeral home and now an inn, is said to be home to many spirits. They ring the doorbells at all hours, turn clocks and radios on and off, and activate other electrical objects. They may speak to you or touch ...

Arcadia Academy

Arcadia, missouri.

This academy was originally built as a Methodist high school in 1840, and it was once used as a Civil War hospital. After that, it was a girls' Catholic school until it became a bed-and-breakfast and antique store. The nuns who used to run the school here are said to ...

Governor Thomas Fletcher House

Hillsboro, missouri.

The Governor Thomas Fletcher House was built in 1851 by Thomas C. Fletcher. Witnesses have reported that the place is haunted, citing a phantom smell of baking bread, a piano playing by itself, cold spots, feelings of being watched, and more.

Jacques Guibourd Historic House - Guibourd Valle House

Ste. genevieve, missouri.

Jacques Guibourd Historic House, aka Guibourd Valle House, is a 1784 Creole house museum and is rumored to be haunted. Witnesses have seen apparitions, heard footsteps in the servant's quarters, and have been awakened by banging, breaking glass, furniture being thrown and other sounds. The harpsichord has played by itself, ...

Main Street Inn Bed and Breakfast

Open since 1882, this inn is said to be haunted by a man who died here back in the 1890s. Although he makes a lot of noise up on the top floor in the early morning hours, he is said to be completely harmless. The locals say all he wants ...

Morse Mill Hotel

Dittmer, missouri.

Built in 1816 as a farmhouse, the hotel had its heyday in the 1920s and '30s. Clara Bow, Charles Lindbergh, Jesse James and Al Capone are among the famous guests who stayed here, as well as serial killer Bertha Gifford, who killed many victims by poisoning with arsenic. Witnesses have reported ...

Woodlock Cemetery

Davisville, missouri.

The hilltop Woodlock Cemetery has a stone staircase set in the hillside, and this is the area where the haunted activity is said to take place. Apparitions and a phantom horse are among the phenomena reported, but as this land is now private property, trespassing is not advised.

Abandoned Public Pool

St. louis, missouri.

This old public pool was abandoned many years ago, left for the teens to graffiti inside. But the teens regularly report strange experiences there. They claim they hear water splashing and footsteps inside. Some accounts have said they have felt ghosts touching them. One account said ...

Ramada Inn - Holiday Inn Six Flags

Pacific, missouri.

This former Ramada Inn, now Holiday Inn, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a little girl named Aggie who used to live in the building. According to the tales told in these parts, Aggie fell to her death from a window of the barn, which was located ...

Jefferson Barracks

Jefferson Barracks includes 41 historic military buildings and is rumored to be haunted by many ghosts. Building 1, built in 1900, is haunted by an older Confederate Civil War general, seen at the post commander's office, as well as a shadowy ghost of a man who sits at a desk ...

Zombie Road - Lawler Ford Road

Wildwood, missouri.

This road goes through two miles of woods, and comes to a dead end at what used to be a rock quarry. The reported ghosts said to roam here include are a man hit and killed by a train, a child who fell to his death from the nearby bluffs, ...

Lemp Mansion

Reports say that at this bed-and-breakfast you may experience cold spots, electrical oddities, vibrations from the floors, feelings of sorrow, tapping on your shoulders, a pervasive feeling of being watched, a piano that plays a single note during the night... and if that weren't enough, you may find strange things ...

Lindenwood Auditorium

Belleville, illinois.

Lindenwood Auditorium at Lindenwood University, built in 1924, is said to be haunted by a teacher who passed away before the play she was producing made it to the stage. According to witnesses, the friendly ghost likes to move the props around.

Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre is believed to be haunted by a prankster ghost. An apparition of a ghostly child has run up and down the stairs, a woman has appeared in the balcony, and tricks are played in the projection booth. Reports say there are seven ghosts who call this theater home.

Papa Vito's Restaurant

The current restaurant is housed in a historic residence dating back to the mid nineteenth-century. The building is rumoured to be haunted by four entities, including a ghostly stagecoach driver known as 'Charlie', a mother and her young child, and a ghostly headmistress who used to teach at a ...

Rose Garden Apartments

Richmond heights, missouri.

Cannot claim the witnessing personally, but two tenants in a row have complained of strange noises and potential shapes in mirror reflections. Specifically the unit at 1264 Hawthorne Pl. Unit D. Both have moved out because of the perceived activities. Both have moved to other units in the same ...

The Lehmann House

This 1960s building, now a bed-and-breakfast, is said to be haunted by original owner Mr. Edward Rowse, who passed away in the dining room. Folks have reported shadowy figures, unexplained voices, and banging sounds.

Thias House

Washington, missouri.

Although this building still stands, reports say it is no longer open for business. It used to be open for tours and as a restaurant, and witnesses there saw an apparition of a lady combing her hair at the dresser in the master bedroom. Some also reported someone touching their ...

Drury Inn and Suites Creve Coeur

Creve coeur, missouri.

On the fifth floor is where the eerie things happen at this inn. Witnesses have seen apparitions who walk down the hall but disappear when you get close to them. They have also reported hearing the sounds of footsteps, voices, and an elevator ding, and feeling a presence when no ...

Devil's Backbone and Bake Oven

Grand tower, illinois.

The Devil's Backbone, a rocky ridge about a half mile long, sits adjacent to the Devil's Bake Oven, a larger rock about 100 feet tall near the river's edge. The formations have been used as landmarks, lookout points and hiding places throughout history. River pirates used it as a hideout ...

Bissell Mansion Restaurant and Dinner Theatre

Bissell Mansion Restaurant & Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, inside the historic Bissell Mansion, is rumored to be haunted by more than the characters in their mystery shows. The mansion, built by Captain Lewis Bissell in 1823, is believed to be haunted by the captain himself. His apparition has been seen ...

Creve Coeur Park

Creve Coeur Park has a legend from the 1800s about the beautiful daughter of a Native-American chief who married a warrior. When he died on a hunting trip, the heartbroken woman jumped from the high cliff and died in the waters below. Her ghost is said to be heard crying, ...

Cahokia Mounds

East st. louis, illinois.

The Cahokia Mounds, located in the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, were part of an ancient Native American city (circa 600 to 1400). These landmarks are said to be haunted by the spirits of the ancient Native Americans who used to live here. Visitors have reported seeing unexplained shadows and ...

Payne-Gentry Historical House

Bridgeton, missouri.

At the Payne-Gentry Historical House, ghost investigations have turned up EVPs, shadowy figures, and orbs that showed up in photographs.

Miner's Theatre

Collinsville, illinois.

Experts on the Miner's Theatre say it has three ghosts: Two are brothers, one of whom one killed the other to become the sole owner of the theater. The third ghost, a young woman, is friendly but likes to play pranks like hiding the actors' makeup or costumes.

Mother in Law House

St. charles, missouri.

The Mother in Law House was built with two halves by Captain Krammer. ONe side was for his family, and the other for his mother-in-law. Witnesses say objects are moved, footsteps have been heard, and names of guests have mysteriously appeared on Easter Eggs and it wasn't done by the ...

Little Hills Winery and Restaurant

Little Hills Winery and Restaurant is said to be haunted by two ghosts, a man and a woman, who speak French. It is believed that they lived on the site around 1900. Witnesses say boxes and other objects in the storage area are found in disarray in the morning, as ...

Lost Graveyard

Saint charles, missouri.

From approximately 1750 through 1854, there was a graveyard at this location - about 9 square blocks. In 1853 they moved MOST of the bodies to the current Borromeo cemetery, about 1-1/2 miles west. Conservatively, there are still between 50 - 200 bodies still there. Graves were opened there as ...

Boondocker Inn

New haven, missouri.

No longer an inn, this establishment can be rented out for events. It is said to be haunted by four ghosts: a man who is wearing boots, a little girl, a boy who screams, and a woman who wears a flowered shirt. Also, objects have been known to float and ...

Lindenwood University

The Lindenwood Auditorium ghost, a former teacher who never got to see her play, is not the only one on campus. Also haunted, according to reports, are the Sibley Chapel, where an organ has played by itself, and Cobbs Hall, where an apparition of a woman in a white dress ...

Tapestry Room Restaurant

Lebanon, illinois.

Housed in a row of 1850's buildings, this restaurant may have ties to the underground railroad. Ever since the establishment opened, staff and diners have been reporting strange phenomena. A former cook would often hear furniture moving around when there was nothing out of place, and an electrician conducting ...

McKendree University

This college has seen its share of tragedy, and the spiritual activity reported here can attest to that. On the main campus, it is said that a distraught student once hung himself in the bell tower, and his ghost has been seen on the upper floors. In the Alumni House, ...

Lorimier Cemetery

Cape girardeau, missouri.

Historic Lorimier Cemetery from the early 1800s is home to a phenomenon known as the Tapping Ghost. It is a sensation of something tapping you on the shoulder, usually making visitors think a nut has fallen from a tree. The tapping repeats, usually until the visitor gets freaked out and ...

Lebanon Road - Seven Gates to Hell

Lebanon Road is the stuff of legends to locals, who have nicknamed the place the Seven Gates to Hell. According to locals, those who drive through all seven bridges, going through the last one at midnight on the dot, will pass through to Hell. The area is said to be ...

Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University's Cheney Hall is rumored to be haunted by a female student who committed suicide in a bathtub. Folks say now the door slams by itself and unexplained noises are heard in the room. The Music Building is also said to be haunted by apparitions and slamming ...

Original Springs Mineral Spa and Hotel

Okawville, illinois.

This historic hotel is said to have a great many haunts in residence. Included are a man named Meier, who died in an explosion in the 1880s, and J.W. Schreiner, an owner during the 1890s. At least 7 other spirits of folks who have perished during this hotel's long history ...

Reeb House - Vintage Essentials Antiques

This historic antiques store may have returned to it's original status as a private residence, but visitors and past owners reported that the building was haunted. Doors slamming shut, ghostly voices, cold spots and disembodied footsteps were just some of the phenomena reported when the business was in operation. (Submitted ...

Rose Bed Inn

Alex is a ghost who haunts Rose Bed Inn, housed in a former home built in 1908. The Schrader Family owned the home originally, and eventually it was put on the market. A young man named Alex expressed interest in the home. He didn't have the money to buy the ...

Port Cape Girardeau

Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge in Warehouse Row is housed in a circa-1860 warehouse. It is haunted by an unknown female ghost nicknamed Belle. The bartender who named her said that she showed him she liked the name he gave her. A few days after he thought up the ...

Glenn House

Glenn House, built in 1883, is haunted by a Christmas ghost. The mansion was built by Edwin Dean for his daughter Lulu and her husband David Glenn. But banker Glenn lost much of his fortune and they moved out in 1915. The property fell into disrepair until it was renovated ...

Krome Family Cemetery

A small family cemetery is now hidden amongst the trees just off Old Keebler Road. It is all that remains of the Krome family mansion, which burned down long ago and was for decades considered to be haunted by the locals. Some enterprising explorers found leg shackles in ...

Fort Belle Fontaine

The historic Fort Belle Fontaine, famously visited by explorers Lewis and Clark, is said to be home to a presence that appears as dark-red smoke or a red light on the stairs.

Hartford Castle

Hartford, illinois.

Hartford Castle was a speakeasy during the Prohibition, but was originally a home called Lakeview, built by French immigrant Benjamin Biszant in 1897. The castlelike home was the scene of a tragedy when Biszant's English wife passed away in the early 1900s. It is her ghost that was suspected to ...

Hundley House Bed and Breakfast

Carbondale, illinois.

Although Hundley House has not operated as a B & B since 2011, former guests claim that double homicide that took place there in the 1928's has left its mark, both literally and spiritually. A bullet hole from the murders can still be seen in the back staircase and people ...

Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois University is reputed to have many haunted buildings; among them are Wheeler Hall, Faner Hall, Anthony Hall, Shryock Auditorium, and Mae Smith Residence Hall. One of the most famous ghosts here is Henry, who haunts the 1918 Shryock Auditorium. Henry, aka former university President Henry William Shryock, died ...

Darlene’s One Stop

Berger, missouri.

Darlene’s One Stop, a sports bar and grill once known as Mac’s Cafe, is said to be haunted by a man who ised to live in an apartment above the restaurant. Jack Schaefer was an explosive character and an abusive boyfriend and stepfather. In one incidence he was found firing ...

My Just Desserts - Ryder Building

Alton, illinois.

Employees at this old-fashioned restaurant have reported a series of spooky occurrences over the past few years. A cook working on the ground level has reported hearing furniture moving around the hardwood floors upstairs on several occasions, but upon investigation, nothing is out of place. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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24 Most Haunted Places in MO (Ghosts Missouri)

Ghosts and paranormal stories in Missouri are legendary. They come from the many historic places, civil war battlegrounds, haunted hotels, and many of the caves in the Show-Me state. Ready to explore ghosts Missouri style and learn about ghostly sightings, the oldest prison west of the Mississippi and more? Keep reading to learn about the 24 most haunted places in Missouri!

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The state of Missouri is known to have an enormous amount of paranormal activity and ghostly sightings. Missouri is filled with historic places, haunted hotels , and the oldest prison west of the Mississippi River.

The history of hauntings in Missouri includes the St. Louis home that the book and movie The Exorcist was based on and the Lemp Mansion, which is considered one of the ten most haunted locations in America.

You can simply type into Google, “haunted houses open near me” or “haunted locations in Missouri” or even better, scroll through our list of Missouri’s most haunted places.

Ghosts Missouri …. a History

Jason Offutt, author of Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to the Show-Me State’s Most Spirited Spots , said he doesn’t call himself a ghost hunter but loves ghost stories and the paranormal as long as they’re happening to somebody else during a lecture he gave.

Jason is also a journalism instructor at Northwest Missouri State University and syndicated humor and paranormal columnist, who has done extensive research on ghosts and hauntings in Missouri and written the definitive travel guide to haunted Missouri .

Missouri is home to over 6 million people, as well as the many ghosts that linger in its haunted places. The state has a glorious history that has left some hauntings in its wake. In fact, there has been quite a lot of battles and bloodshed in Missouri.

Often called the ‘Gateway to the West,’ Missouri was home to Jesse James and his gang of outlaws and train robbers and the bushwhackers Bloody Bil’ Anderson and Sam Hilderbrand.

During the Civil War , thousands of battles were fought here because the state was bitterly divided between supporters of the Union vs. Confederate. All that death has no doubt attracted some spirits of the hereafter and more.

Of course, it also doesn’t hurt that Missouri’s cemeteries are the stuff of legend, and they are renowned worldwide for their famous graves and poignant locations.

So if you want an offbeat adventure, let’s go ghost hunting in Missouri.

24 Famous Haunted Places In Missouri

Ready to feel the chills up your spine and the hair at the back of your neck stand up? What about feeling an unfamiliar brush against your arm as you explore strange places in the dead of the night? Or hear a whisper, but nothing’s really there?

Get ready to experience all that and more when visiting these Missouri haunted places:

Lemp Mansion in St. Louis

The Lemp Mansion is said to be one of the ten most haunted locations in America. The Travel Channel has included the Lemp Mansion on its list of the most terrifying places in America .

Initially owned by Johann Adam Lemp, the mansion symbolized wealth and power when he built St. Louis’ first beer dynasty.

Lemp started with a small brewery in 1840, close to where the Gateway Arch stands today. By 1879, it was one of the most successful businesses in the area and ruled the St. Louis beer market.

Eventually, the business was passed down to William Lemp, who lost his son and a close friend to a fatal illness. As William’s physical and mental health decayed, he shot and killed himself on the morning of Feb. 13, 1904, in his second-floor bedroom. Thus began a series of events that brought tragedy after tragedy to the family name.

William’s son Charles also died by suicide. Charles had an illegitimate son who was rumored to have Down Syndrome and was kept hidden in the mansion. The boy also ended up shooting himself – marking the 3rd suicide in the family.

The ghosts of the troubled family are thought to inhabit the place, haunting it night and day.

The house is said to be haunted by several members of the Lemp family, there are three areas of the old mansion that have the most activity — the stairway, the attic, and what the staff refers to as, the “Gates of Hell” in the basement.

The attic is said to be haunted by William, Jr’s illegitimate son, referred to only as the “Monkey Face Boy.” This poor soul, born with Down’s Syndrome, spent his entire life locked in the attic of the Lemp Mansion.

The restaurant has been reported apparitions appear and then quickly vanish, unexplained voices and strange noises come from nowhere, and glasses will often lift off the bar flying through the air by themselves.

Address : 3322 Demenil Pl in St. Louis

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Ghost Tour

Embark on a mysterious journey through the hauntingly intriguing Lemp neighborhood, where the paranormal investigator regales you with tales of the cursed Lemp family. Along the way, you’ll make eerie stops at the Lemp Mansion and venture into the eerie basements of three Lemp Brewery locations. The nighttime tour ensures that you experience all the spine-tingling spookiness for an added layer of thrill to your adventure.

The Exorcist House in Bel-Nor

The Exorcist House is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. History.com lists it as one of the six horror movies based on true stories .

In March of 1949, a cadre of Jesuit priests from St. Louis University commenced the exorcism of a 14-year old boy. They prayed over him, did their best to cast out the demon they believed posses him, and saw things they could never explain.

This story became the inspiration for a 1971 novel and a 1973 film; both called The Exorcist .

The ‘real-life’ exorcism lasted two months – starting at the private home of the boy’s family. This is where they had witnessed tables flipping over and hangers flying out of closets when the entity was enraged.

The 3-bedroom colonial house in a charming neighborhood doesn’t look all that sinister when you first enter it. But there is no discounting for the fact that Satan himself slept here. The property is still tainted with tragedy because it can’t hold onto an owner for too long, and visitors also talk of feeling an unearthly presence that doesn’t want them around if they stay too long.

Many ghost hunters have visited the house and it’s currently open for tours with Haunted Journeys

Address : 8435 Roanoke Dr, Bel-Nor

Zombie Road in Wildwood

This is a rather innocent-looking 2.3-mile section of old railroad tracks on Rock Hollow Trail in Wildwood. But go down the road, and you might spot some of the shadow people who watch over it.

Legend has it that it is one of the largest American Indian mound sites and was used by the Union Army during the Civil War.

So it’s no wonder that folks say they’ve seen specters of confederate soldiers, Native Americans, and even lost schoolchildren around the trail. Many people have spotted the ghosts of quarry workers maimed by machinery, casually walking here.

One of the most eerie stories about Zombie Road:

The story goes that a man escaped from the nearby mental hospital and disappeared nearby. Later, they could only find his blood-soaked clothes to identify him.

Address : Al-Foster trail, near the intersection of Highway 109 and Old State Road.

Ravenswood Mansion in Bunceton

Ravenswood Mansion was built in 1880 for a wealthy couple, Nadine and Charles Leonard. They lived a comfortable life here until Nadine died at the age of 90.

However, legend says that Nadine’s spirit never left the premises. In fact, once, her family servant tried to enter the room to gather Nadine’s clothing but found the door locked from inside. So scared of what she might do to anyone who impeded on her solitude, they left the mansion to Nadine’s ghost, and the family retreated to a few rooms at the back of the house.  

The Ravenswood Mansion is still haunted with many unexplainable events including lights on the property that turn on and off on their own, and doors that swing open and slam shut by themselves. In addition, old orchestra music can sometimes be heard at the premises.

Make sure to be very respectful when visiting this haunted mansion; you don’t want to make Nadine mad!

Address : Ravenswood Farm, Main House, Rural Route 1, Bunceton, Cooper County, MO

Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City

The Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City was once the largest prison in the United States, housing 5,200 inmates at its peak. But it wasn’t a safe space for anyone during its time as a prison. In fact, they called it the bloodiest 47 acres in America because of its history of escape attempts, riots, suicides, and of course, death row.

The prison was closed in 2004 and today it’s considered one of the most haunted sites in Missouri. You can tour the dungeon cells, but the place is so spooky that anyone visiting must sign a waiver of liability. They also go so far as to caution anyone with asthma and heart conditions to consider their visit.

Better not split up with the tour group because visitors hear voices, see humanlike shapes and figures, and even witness full apparitions.

The Tennessee Wraith Chasers from the Travel Channel have declared the Missouri State Penitentiary as one of the oldest and most haunted prisons in the Midwest.

Address : 115 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City

Jesse James House & Farm in Kearney

The Jesse James Farm and Museum is located in Kearney, which is just under an hour from Kansas City.

This farm is where the infamous outlaw Jesse James and his brother Frank James grew up and it is said to be haunted. James’ parents moved to the farm in 1842. Jesse and Frank created the James Gang and are famous for robbing banks and trains in the West from 1860 to 1882.

After Jesse was murdered in 1882, he was brought to the farm and buried in the side yard. His remains were later moved to Mount Olivet Cemetery.

The farm is also the site of the raid on the family by the Pinkertons where one of the other James brothers was killed and the mother Zerelda lost her arm. Union Militia also strung up Zerelda’s husband and tried to burn their home on the farm.

Witnesses have claimed to see unexplained lights in the farmhouse even though it has been locked for years.

Many people have reported other mysterious things here like hearing doors slamming, horse hooves stomping, whispering conversations and movements are seen in the building but never recorded on security cameras.

Address : 21216 Jesse James Farm Road, Kearney

Thespian Hall – Boonville

The history of Thespian Hall dates back to 1838 when sixty leading citizens of Boonville founded an all-male dramatic group called “The Thespian Society.” This unique group soon became the talk of the town, and everyone in the community supported it wholeheartedly.

In 1855,  they built the Thespian Hall as “a monument to the liberality and good taste of our citizen”. It took two years to complete the 4-story Greek revival building. With its libraries, 18 ft. tall ceilings, and an expansive basement, plenty of its dark corners were inevitably haunted.

Today, it’s the oldest theater still in use west of the Alleghenies, was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Often a gray-haired female spirit is seen wandering Thespian Hall – and she has been captured in photos. Other puzzling events on-site include sudden outbursts of ragtime music and moving wig stands.

Group tours of Thespian Hall are available by appointment and cost $5. Call 660-882-7977.

Address : 522 Main Street Boonville, MO 65233

Pythian Castle in Springfield

Website : https://pythiancastle.com/

Pythian Castle was built in 1911-1913 by a fraternal organization called the Knights of Pythias. It initially served as a space for widows and orphans but was later bought by the army. Then, the military made it an O’Reilly Service Club for enlisted men. At the same time, the guardhouse had prisoner cells.

Later on, the building became a part of Veteran’s administration 500 bed Tubercular hospital. Eventually, it was sold off. But its rich history continues to follow it.

The castle is home to spirits that are often seen wandering the ballroom and the basement.

Pythian Castle is open for history tours, haunted tours, and ghost investigations.

Address: 1451 E Pythian Street, Springfield.

Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle

Explore Springfield’s haunted Pythian Castle on a 1.5-hour evening ghost tour. Uncover the castle’s Gothic mysteries, visit reputedly haunted spots, and hear century-long history along with chilling spectral stories. In this small-group, family-friendly tour limited to 15, you might even encounter restless spirits, creating a truly eerie atmosphere.

Beattie Mansion in St Joseph

When the Beattie Mansion was built in 1854, it belonged to Armstrong and Eliza Beattie. But in 1895, it became a memorial home for the elderly. In later years, it also served as a group home and refuge to the city’s mentally ill and substance abuse addicts.

News Press Now reported that, local psychic Mary Ann Podrasky believes with the mansion’s history of housing distressed souls, some of the spirit and misery of those displaced and unwanted people is left inside the structure today, manifesting in strange occurrences and events.

So if you visit the site, don’t be surprised if you hear disembodied voices, a lady humming, and observe shadowy figures.

To schedule a visit to the Beattie Mansion or for general questions, e-mail [email protected] .

Address : Building1120, Main Street, St. Joseph, MO

Elms Hotel And Spa in Excelsior Springs

The Elms Hotel and Spa has burnt down twice. The first fire was in 1898 and the second in 1910. Both times the building was reconstructed, but in the process, it became home to some unwanted guests who don’t plan to leave anytime soon.

At one point, the Elms became known as a famous speakeasy. This is because many gangsters, including Al Capone, were attracted to it. They conducted drinking and gambling parties, which sometimes led to violent brawls.

Today, the victims of violence still haunt the building. For example, a spirit said to be a man killed by a mob gangster roams the halls.

This is one of the best ghost adventures in Missouri as the hotel offers paranormal tours throughout the year.

Address: 401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs, MO

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Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City

Located on Madison Street in Jefferson City, the Governor’s Mansion was built in 1871, and was once the official residence of Missouri’s governors.

The mansion’s history is connected to Missouri State Penitentiary because most of the building’s construction was done by inmates.

The paranormal activity in the area can be traced back to the Crittenden family. During Thomas Crittenden’s time as a governor from 1881 to 1885, there was a diphtheria outbreak.

The spread of the disease took the life of his nine-year-old daughter, Carrie. And now, her ghost is said to occupy the house.

Address : 100 Madison Street, Jefferson City

Rivercene Mansion in New Franklin

Rivercene Mansion dates back to 1869 when it was built by riverboat captain, Joseph Kinney. But the death of his son, Noble Kinney, leaves the building with a scarring memory.

Noble Kinney died by falling over the second-floor balcony and landing on the 8 th and 9 th steps of the main staircase. Moreover, why he fell remains a mystery. What’s even more surprising is the occurrence of strange events every time people enter the boy’s room. These included the shower turning on and off and temperatures going from one extreme to another.

Today Rivercene Mansion is a 9-bedroom Bed and Breakfast.

Even today, the mansion remains a spooky sight where people witness cold spots and eerie sensations.

Address : 127 County Road 463 65274 New Franklin USA

Stephens College in Columbia

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second oldest female college in the United States, and is rumored to have many ghosts.

Locals say the Pillsbury dorm hall is haunted by three women named the Blue Ladies. Additionally, these ghosts are thought to sing to students at night.

Searcy Hall has also witnessed the cries of a newborn spirit – a baby left behind a the locker by a student. Furthermore, there is a ghost known as Sarah, who was the lover of a civil war soldier, who is said to lurk around the campus.

Address : 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO

Vaile Mansion – Independence

The ghostly tales of the Vaile Mansion start with its owner, Colonel Harvey Vaile.

He was charged with defrauding the government twice but was declared not guilty both times. Then, in 1883, his wife Sophia was found dead at home with a morphine overdose. Previously, she had been diagnosed with stomach cancer, but her suicide still left many shocked.

Now, people report spotting a ghost that resembles Sophia Vaile. It looks out of the windows and spends time on the floor she died.

The Vaile Manion tour is both a history tour as well as a glimpse into the living in Missouri in the 1880’s and also the why this victorian home is so important.

Address : 1500 N. Liberty St. Independence, MO 64050

1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home & Museum in Independence

Also located in Independence is the Jackson County Jail and Marshal’s House .

Famous outlaw William Clark Quantrill, as well as Frank James of the James Gang (Jesse James’ older brother), were housed at the 1859 Jail

The former Jackson County jail was built in 1859 and included 12 cells as well as the home for the marshall and his family. Military and civilian inmates were held at the jail.

An Independence paranormal investigation group have reported that some visitors claimed to feeling chilled or nauseated in certain areas of the jail. Others report hearing footsteps and voices.

Find out for yourself on a self guided tour!

Location : 217 N Main St., Independence, MO 64050

Belvoir Winery in Liberty

As a prior home to orphans, widows, and the elderly, Belvoir Winery is said to be the most haunted winery in Missouri.

The property that is now the winery has a dark and haunted past with many reports of paranormal incidents.

Several buildings on the current winery property that were once the Odd Fellows orphanage and nursing home are vacant. Several ghost hunters have visited and Fox4 KC has reported on the paranormal activity .

From child apparitions to shadowy figures, the winery is home to many ghosts. The odd feeling in the house is perpetuated by all old hospital equipment and school supplies remaining intact.

The winery is also a Bed & Breakfast and the owner has said that some guests have checked out in the middle of their stay because they are too scared to finish the night.

Address : 1325 Odd Fellows Rd, Liberty, MO

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Oliver Anderson House in Lexington

Built in 1853 on what is now Delaware Street, Oliver Anderson House ‘s paranormal activity stems from its role in the Civil War.

When the Civil War was brought to Lexington, it led to the battle of Lexington. During the battle itself, the house changed hands thrice.

Anderson – a strong advocate of slavery – was evicted by the Federal troops. The house was then used as a hospital.

Despite that, it was not free of violent skirmishes. The damage from cannon shots and rifles are apparent in various parts of the house. For example, a ceiling hole remains to this day, marking the cannonball shot at the house.

So, the ghostly presence in house number 1101 belongs to the Civil War participants – both the soldiers and the rebels.

Address : 1101 Delaware Street, Lexington, MO

Park University in Parkville

Park University is our 2nd haunted college to make the Ghosts Missouri list! When the college opened in 1875, the initial concept for this university was for students to receive free tuition in return for working half a day in the college’s farm or printing plant.

However, the agreement did not sustain long-term. In the meantime, the area witnessed two violent wars – the Civil War and World War II.

During the latter, two female students hung themselves in the Herr house on campus. And people believe their ghosts still linger because there have been reports of hushed voices being heard. Moreover, students report hearing phantom footsteps coming from empty rooms.

In addition, people on campus recalled seeing a hooded figure, spirits in the astronomy tower, and a gray-suited figure on campus.

Address : 8700 N.W. River Park Dr., Parkville, MO

Morse Mill Hotel in Hillsboro

The Morse Mill Hotel is a pre-civil war hotel and was a popular getaway during the 1920’s and 30’s for many famous and infamous guests including actress Clara Bow, actor Charlie Chaplin, pilot Charles Lindbergh, gangster Al Capone and outlaws Frank and Jesse James.

It is also said that Bertha Gifford, the first known female serial murderer also stayed at the Morse Mill Hotel.

The place bears marks of the Civil War; some people even believe that the hotel might have helped the rebels return to Hillsboro.

The hotel has been a brothel, murder site, and a native American burial site and a Confederate soldier burial ground. Still, most of the spirits seen are said to belong to tortured souls of slaves.

In fact, the slave dungeon under the hotel is where the widely known spirit of Edward resides. Want to learn more about the many ghosts including Edward that call the Morse Mill Hotel home? Book a night if you dare!

Address : 8850 Morse Mill Spur Road Dittmer, MO

Phelps Grove Park in Springfield

Phelps Grove Park is over 100 years old and contains remnants of the Civil War. However, it was only in 1914 that it became both a park and a neighborhood. Despite it being a lively area, an eerie trail haunts its past and many ghost stories are told about the area.

To this day, the park is haunted by the bride who died on her wedding day. While she and her husband drove the car through the park, a crash led to their demise.

Since then, people recall seeing the faint ghost of the bride in a white wedding gown and a lacy veil. Although no one has seen the groom’s spirit, but who knows, maybe it’s also lurking around the park.

Address : 950 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO

Springfield National Cemetery In Springfield

Since Springfield National Cemetery was an area near where several wars took place, it’s no surprise that this place is haunted.

Located at E. Seminole Street, the cemetery is a resting place for the bodies of many dead soldiers.

It was initially created to be a burial space for Union soldiers who died in a battle near Springfield. But now, the cemetery also carries the remains of other war veterans. For example, soldiers from the Revolutionary War, Spanish-American War, and World War II are buried here.

As a result, people who visit the cemetery see apparitions, foggy sites, and walking shadowy figures. In addition, orbs and glowing gravestones have been reported and photographed here.  

Address : 1702 E. Seminole St., Springfield, Missouri

Union Station in Kansas City

Website : https://www.visitkc.com/business-detail/union-station-kansas-city

Built-in 1914, Union Station in Kansas City was once a hub of activity for over 200 passengers who passed through daily. But as train travel reduced, so did the station’s popularity. Eventually, it was closed in the 1980s.

In 1996, however, the station was renovated and restored as a landmark and a working train station. Even though the renovation was completed in 1999, strange sightings were reported during it.

No one knows why, but while the renovations were ongoing, employees repeatedly saw a woman in a black dress. She always went down the steps and would suddenly disappear. On top of that, people saw phantom travelers carrying suitcases. They even heard train whistles when there were no trains in sight making it one of the more haunted buildings in KCMO.

So if you’re in Kansas City, be sure to visit this historic haunted station.

Address : 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City

John Wornall House in Kansas City

Built in 1858, the John Wornall House briefly served as a hospital for injured soldiers during the Civil War. One of the most significant battles of the region, The Battle of Westport, broke out just a short distance from the house.

Spirits of injured soldiers are said to roam the house. Others visitors report seeing the ghost of a Union soldier standing guard inside the house. Candlelit tours allow visitors to experience the haunts for themselves.

Address : 6115 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64113

Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph

The Glore Psychiatric Museum , once known as the St. Joseph’s State Lunatic Asylum No. 2, not only sheds light on the history of mental health treatment but also appears to be a hub for eerie paranormal activity. Ghost hunters and paranormal investigators have been granted access to this historic site turned museum, and their experiences are nothing short of spine-chilling.

Reports include sightings of shadowy figures, eerie whispers in the corridors, and the capture of unusual electronic voice phenomena (EVP). Some have even heard the cry of what sounded like a child saying, “Help me.” Visitors have encountered inexplicable cold spots that send shivers down their spines. Even the museum staff have their own eerie tales to tell, with rocking chairs from the hospital’s past mysteriously moving or changing positions.

This museum, once an asylum, is not just a repository of history but also a place where the past seems to come alive in haunting ways, making it one of the most intriguing and haunted places in Missouri.

Address:  3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, 64506

Wrapping it Up

Whether it’s the spirits of the Civil War soldiers or the ones of wealthy inhabitants, Missouri has designated haunted places and many unsolved mysteries.

Spread across the entire state, these places are often on travelers’ bucket lists. While some want to see the truth behind the legends, others want to experience the eerie sights for themselves.

If you’re looking for a thrill or embarking on a Halloween adventure, these 23 places will give you the goosebumps you crave.

This is just the tip of the Ghosts Missouri iceberg.

We have a long list of additional haunted places in Missouri we want to research, visit and add to this list including; Bone Hill Cemetery in Levasy, Fort Osage, Haunted Castle House in Brumley, Wyeth Tootle Mansion in St Joseph, the town of Lone Jack, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, The Kendrick House in Carthage, Grand Avenue Bed and Breakfast in Carthage, Rockcliffe Mansion in Hannibal, Big Cedar Lodge, 1069 Salon and Spa in St. Charles, Mount Gilead School in Kearney, Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Senior Hall in Columbia, Yeater Hall at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Central Methodist University in Fayette, Workman Chapel, northeast of Maryville, Hazel Ridge Cemetery in Brunswick, Peace Church Cemetery in Joplin, Mark Twain Cave, Old Tavern Restaurant in Arrow Rock, Spook Lights in Seneca, Landers Theatre in Springfield, Marceline Cafe in Marceline, Hotel Savoy in Kansas City, Alexander Majors House in Kansas City, Bingham-Waggoner Estate in Independence, Hotel Bothwell in Sedalia, Walnut Street Inn in Springfield, and Anderson House in Lexington, Missouri

As we explore each of the above, we will update this article with more haunted & spooky Missouri location details.

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maybe check out the Payne/Gentry house in Bridgeton, Mo. Several years ago we went on a tour of the house and the tour group was standing in the kitchen when the attic door creaked open by itself! The door leads to the slave quarters.

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The 11 Most Haunted Places in Missouri

The state of Missouri has many well-known hauntings to call its own. Including the famous tale of demonic possession. To which the famous motion picture ‘The Exorcist’ was based.

There are dozens of interesting tales of paranormal activity coming out of the ‘Show Me State,’ and many of the locations are open to the general public if you are brave enough to visit them.

Let’s dig a little bit deeper into the 11 most haunted places in Missouri.

1. Knob Noster, Johnson County

Knob Noster is a small Missouri town close to Whiteman Air Force Base. As you may or may not be aware, the word knob is an old term for a hill or smaller mountain. This is where the town gets its name.

This is also where the local spooky legends are centered. You see, it is said that at one time, there was a hermit who lived up on the hill avoiding the rest of the town as much as possible.

In fact, he had a slave who would run any errands he had in town. The slave was well-liked by the townspeople, so when he went missing, they became concerned, especially when the hermit came into town to do his own errands.

Some of the locals asked him about the slave, but he scowled and stormed off, triggering a rumor that he had murdered the young man.

A few days later, there was a terrible storm, and witnesses saw a lantern moving up the hill just before lightning struck.

The following day, the Hermit’s body was discovered on the hill, his face frozen in terror!

To this day, people still see the light from a lantern bobbing up and down the hillside on stormy nights.

2. Jesse James Farm, Kearney

Almost everyone has heard of Jesse James, so it will be no surprise that the James Family’s farm has been the scene of a great deal of heartache and violence.

The farm is open for public tours, where visitors learn how Frank and Jesse James were raised there and how Jesse was beaten and almost hung by Union soldiers searching for his brother Frank.

His half brother was also killed on the farm by a bomb thrown by guards searching for Jesse and Frank.

Jesse was actually buried on the farm following his death, and his mother would charge visitors to come to visit his grave and take some pebbles from it. However, his Earthly remains were later relocated to Mt. Olive Cemetery.

That certainly hasn’t stopped the hauntings.

People have reported hearing horse hooves, gunshots, and even disembodied voices and whispers around the farm!

3. Jefferson Barracks & Cemetery, St. Louis

The Jefferson Barracks in St Louis has been an active military site since 1826. Given its age and the fact that it adjoins the national cemetery, it is no surprise that it is said to be haunted!

The cemetery apparently has a little child ghost who wanders among the headstones. Two ghosts appear at sundown and acknowledge each other before vanishing again!

One is said to be in the clothing of a confederate soldier, while the other is wearing a Buffalo Soldier uniform – more specifically, the black troop.

In the barracks themselves, it seems to be the post headquarters where the paranormal activity is centered. One local soldier spotted a light coming on in one of the rooms one night and went over to the window to check it out.

When he looked inside, he saw a military officer in 19th-century dress, sitting at a desk writing by candlelight. He then stood up and vanished!

4. Ravenswood, Bunceton

Ravenswood is a grand mansion that was built in 1880 by Nadine and Charles Leonard. The Leonards were a couple who loved nothing more than entertaining. They would often string lanterns through the trees, hire an orchestra, and invite all of their friends to dance the night away.

Nadine remained in her beloved home until she died, aged 90 years old, and it seems that perhaps her spirit has never left.

After her death, a family servant tried to enter Nadine’s bedroom to collect some clothing, only to find the door locked from inside!

It was agreed that the lock would have to be broken, but by the time the servant returned with the required tools, the door was open!

Christmas ornaments are often thrown down the stairs, a broken music box randomly plays music despite not having worked for years, and some visitors say they can hear music and laughter from the lawns, reminiscent of Nadine’s lavish parties!

5. The Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City

The Governor’s Mansion has been home to Missouri governors since 1872, with Thomas Crittenden and his family among the first to live there.

His beloved daughter Caroline was born there in 1873 but sadly died aged 10 after contracting diphtheria. Governor Crittenden never really was the same after her death.

If we fast forward around a century, that is when the first paranormal reports started to come in.

A restoration project was underway at the mansion, and one workman was up in the attic.

He came downstairs and asked the housekeeper who the little girl was playing up there while he worked.

The housekeeper said that nobody was in the house but him! Upon realizing that his companion was a ghost, he refused to return to the mansion!

6. Smallett's Cave, Ava

In the 1920s, two ladies were walking near Spring Creek when a man stepped out from the roadside. He was headless and had a pair of shoes strung around the stump of his neck and a bible on his shoulder!

The women ran off, but a short time later, the apparition appeared again, this time to two boys out riding.

Other reports state that a horse with a headless rider has galloped towards them on the same path.

It is said that this is a ghost who lives in Smallett’s Cave and that passers-by can hear him tapping away as he cobbles shoes.

This has earned the apparition of the nickname of the headless cobbler!

7. Thespian Hall, Boonville

Thespian Hall in Boonville holds the distinction of being the oldest operating theater west of the Appalachians. It was built in 1857 and has served as a theater, a dance hall, a library, a movie theater, a stable, a skating rink, a church, and even a Civil War hospital!

It is no wonder the building is said to be haunted!

The spirit connected with Thespian Hall has been affectionately dubbed Mrs. X. She has been captured in photographs in the theater and has been described as having grey hair, a white collared blouse, and a dark skirt.

She carries a pocketbook, and her face is usually blurred. The first known photograph was taken by an opera singer’s family, who had been performing that night.

They were able to identify the lady in the picture as their grandmother, who had recently passed and who loved the opera. Since then, she has been spotted frequently sitting in the audience during rehearsals.

Mrs. X is not alone in Thespian Hall. Other strange incidents include unexplained ragtime music playing and moving wig stands, which will turn themselves to face the mirrors when nobody is in the room!

8. Lemp Mansion, St. Louis

Lemp Mansion is now a restaurant and bed and breakfast, but originally it was the Lemp Family home.

Several members of the Lemp family died in the building under tragic circumstances. So it is no surprise that it is their ghosts who are said to haunt the property.

Phantom footsteps, knocking, and poltergeist activity are all commonly reported here.

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9. Zombie Road, St. Louis

Located just outside St Louis, Missouri, Zombie road was officially known as Lawler Ford Road, but it has been known as Zombie Road since the 1950s.

Many chilling tales are associated with the road, including one about the so-called ‘zombie killer.’ He is supposed to have been a creepy loner who lived in a shack in the woods and would attack young lovers who came to the spot for some alone time!

It is not known if there is any truth to this particular legend. Other chilling tales about Zombie Road include ghost sightings, vanishings, and strange noises.

One of the creepiest is the story of Della Hamilton McCullough, the wife of a local judge who died in 1876 when she was hit by a train.

She is now said to haunt zombie road. However, what Zombie Road is most famous for is the shadow people.

Several photographs were captured by credible witnesses, which show large numbers of shadow people standing in the woods by the side of Zombie Road.

These are believed to be the souls of Native American orphans who were tortured while at a nearby orphanage in 1913.

10. The Exorcist House, St. Louis

One of the most infamous hauntings in Missouri has to be ‘The Exorcist House.’ Everyone has heard of The Exorcist either from the book by William Peter Blatty or from William Friedkin’s movie adaptation.

Some people don’t realize that The Exorcist was based on a real-life case that happened in St Louis.

The true story is that a teenage boy who has been dubbed ‘Roland Doe,’ to protect his identity, lived in Maryland and played with a Ouija board, causing him to be possessed by a demon.

It is alleged that some of the bruising on his chest from the attacks spelled out Louis, leading his family to believe he should be taken to stay with relatives in St. Louis.

Some say that the house on Roanoke Drive where he stayed is still haunted, perhaps stained by the boy’s possession!

11. Beattie Mansion, St. Joseph - aka The House on the Hill

Quickly building up a reputation for being one of the most haunted locations in the state, a result of being featured in several hit paranormal TV shows, the Beattie Mansion isn’t just a gimmick. It’s the real deal!

Originally built by Armstong and Eliza Beattie in 1854, the couple lived there until they died in 1878 and 1880, respectively. Eliza and Armstrong didn’t have any children, so the mansion was transferred to the Ladies Union and Benevolence Association. For 100 years, it looked after the elderly, homeless, and the people society couldn’t/wouldn’t care for. It was then used as a group home for mentally ill and substance abusers.

When the current owners began renovations back in 2004, it stirred up all kinds of activity that have only intensified over the years. Contractors would flee in the middle of their work, refusing to return for their tools and to finish the work. Seasoned paranormal investigators have bolted on numerous occasions, refusing to ever set foot back in the home. Some of the most common paranormal occurrences here include full-bodied apparitions, shadow figures, poltergeist activity, and disembodied voices. A dark male entity is believed to stalk unsuspecting people in the basement!

Such is the activity at the Beattie Mansion, and Haunted Rooms regularly run ghost hunts here. Are you brave enough to spend a night investigating this infamously haunted home?

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