Post by (aka) Mysti on Jan 23, 2008 13:42:10 GMT -5
Although these are listed, just the general list of the reported hauntings are noted due to not knowing exact accuracy of some of the reports. Also please note that if there is a (?) beside any listing then the actual name or location may not be known.
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APPANOOSE CO.
(CENTERVILLE) "R.R. TRACKS" - Reports are that if you park your car on these tracks, something or someone pushes your car off of them. UPDATE, This has been found to be an Urban Legend
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BENTON CO.
(SHELLSBURG) "SHELLSBURG CEMETERY" - Reports of an Angel statue that marks the grave of 2 young children cries at night and that actual tears run down her face.
(VINTON) "EVERGREEN CEMETERY" - Reports that the area reserved for the unknown soldier's has a statue that at night has eyes will follow you through the area. Also others have reported seeing a woman in a white dress riding a horse up and down the R.R. tracks and hearing a woman's voice.
(VIOLA) "MATT'S BRIDGE" - Reports that if you go to the bridge at night and park your car in the middle and shut it off you will be pushed off the bridge and then if you go by a light and look you'll see lots of handprints on your car, it's also said you'll hear voices there.
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BLACK HAWK CO.
(CEDAR FALLS) "UNI" - Reports that "Bartlett & Lawther Hall's" both experience strange noises, cold spots, flickering lights and objects moving and doors opening and closing on their own.
(CEDAR FALLS) "UNI" - Also reports that the "Strayer-Wood Theatre" has been said to be haunted by a spirit called "Zelda" and students say that equipment has worked by itself, along with hearing strange noises and mysterious piano music playing when nobody was in the building at the time.
(WATERLOO) "CROSSROADS WALMART" - Reports being haunted by a spirit named "Jeremiah" who loves to play small pranks on the employees and store patrons including tapping you on your shoulders, pulling on clothing and moving merchandise throughout the store along with other mischief.
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BOONE CO.
(BOONE) "THE REPUBLICAN" - Reports that while working alone in the building at night you hear footsteps running up and down the steps, people walking across the upper floor and hearing your name called.
(BOONE) "STATE NURSING HOME" - Closed due to structural failure and slated to be demolished. TRESPASSERS there will definately be PROSECUTED!!!!!!
(OGDEN) "BLUFF CREEK CEMETERY" - Reports of this cemetery is that several people have winessed strange occurances in and around it. Strange lights, apparitions, and screams of terror are heard coming from inside it's gates and most people agree to feeling a strong sense of dread while being in there. It also seems to be agreed by most people that the strongest areas of activity stem from the furthest back area.
(MOINGOLA) "KATE SHELLY BRIDGE" - Reports tales of specteral steam engines and ghostly night watchmen being seen. Also right near there in the hamlets of Moingola which is the actual location of the bridge (that was demolished in the 1930's) where Kate Shelly saved a train and it's passengers from going off the tracks. Reports are that she can still be seen running and carrying her latern as she relives the incident from long ago.
(MADRID) "MT. HOPE CEMETERY" - Reports that in the back of the cemetery are the graves of 5 children, 1 of which is Sara. It's said that she likes to follow visitors around and you can hear her asking for Ree, and fill her tugging on your clothes.
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BUCHANAN CO.
(INDEPENDENCE) "COUNTY COURT HOUSE" - Reports being haunted by the spirit of a man sentenced to death by hanging in the late 1800's or early 1900's. It's said that some people have seen him hanging while others say he has been heard walking through the building at night.
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BUTLER CO.
(SHELL ROCK) "SATAN'S HOLLOW BRIDGE" - Reports that if your beneath the bridge you'll hear unexplained sounds and feel as though your being watched. Also reports of white figures being seen.
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BEUNA VISTA CO.
(STORM LAKE) "BVU" - Reports that "McAllister Cottage" is haunted by the spirit of a woman who students claim to see while on the back porch. Also lights turn on and off and strange smells along with drafts are noticed.
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CALHOUN CO.
(ROCKWELL CITY) "NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of several female inmates who passed away while serving terms in the facility. Screams are heard, and doors open and close on their own. Sightings of females apparitions have also been reported, both in the facility and in the graveyard of the facility.
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CARROLL CO.
(CARROLLTON) "CARROLLTON CEMETERY" - Reports that unexplained fog appears while your in the cemetery and apparitions of children or other spirits have been seen.
(COON RAPIDS) "ELK GROVE CEMETERY" - Reports that there is a small headstone that mysteriously glows.
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CERRO GORDO CO.
(CLEAR LAKE) "PLANE CRASH GHOST" - Reports many people have witnessed a plane crash happening, and have called the local 911 reporting the crash. This has happened several times and has now became known as the reoccuring vision of the tragic plane crash that happened in 1959 taking the life's of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly & The Big Bopper. Other people have also described seeing strange floating balls of light, and what looks misty or shadowed figures standing where the crash happened.
(MASON CITY) "CO. ROAD B-20" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of 2 girls dressed in early frontier clothing that are most commonly seen right around dusk sitting on a fallen tree. They will wave at passers by and then if you get past then and look in your mirror they are right behind your car but if you stop no trace of them can be seen or found.
(MASON CITY) "UNGROUND JAIL CELL" - Reports that the along the Lime Creek Nature Trails is what remains of an old underground jail built into the hillside. It is said to be haunted by the men who died in it and that their restless spirits have been known to walk the path between the jail and the small campsite nearby. Many camper's and even trail visitors have reported being touched or feeling someone breathing on their necks and backs but when they looked behind them nobody was there. It's also said that some of the mens remain are still inside the old jail.
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CHEROKEE CO.
(CHEROKEE) "AMERICAN THEATRE" - Reports that the spirit of the former owner haunts the building and he will make himself known to staff and visitors by moving the seats in the theater.
(CHEROKEE) "CHEROKEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE" - Reports several haunting events that occure including feelings of being watched, cold spots and unexplained sounds and footsteps when nobody is there. However due to the fact that this is still an open and operating facility Investigations are not allowed.
(WASHTA) "MT. PLEASANT CEMETERY" - Reports of this cemetery are well known in Iowa. This is the site of the headstone that mysteriously ended up with the face of the murderer etched into it. Originally after the face appeared people thought it was just due to exposure to the weather or normal erosion. But after being inspected by several people with knowledge of the stones used for headstones, it was determined and agreed that the mysterious face that appeared couldn't be explained as occuring from normal exposure, and that it hadn't been created by another person etching it into the stone.
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CHICKASAW CO.
(CHICKASAW) "CHICKASAW CEMETERY" - Reports that this old cemetery located where the hanging tree once was is haunted by several spirits that died or are buried there. And events that occure there include seeing shadow figures, ghostly apparitions and being touched by unseen people.
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CLAY CO.
(SPENCER) "MOOSE POND"- Reports that while ice fishing a young boy fell through and drown and is said to be heard screaming and pounding on the ice every year on the anniversary of his death.
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CLAYTON CO.
(MARQUETTE) "INDIAN MOUNDS" - Reports that the Indian Mounds are haunted by the spirits of the Indians who have died in the area, and that you can hear their ghostly cries at night.
(MOSSY GLEN) "STONEY HOLLOW" - Reports that this area located just West of Strawberry Point is haunted by a few restless spirits who either were murdered or mysteriously dissapeared. Witnesses have also stated that Mrs. Shine (famous in the area for conspiring to kill her husband) also roams the area, bound by her guilt of what she did in life.
(MILLVILLE) "MEYER'S HOUSE" -Reports that this house encountered such horriffic hauntings that the owners packed up and never came back. Although the Millville Ghost story is famous in Iowa, it's also a well kept secret. Locals in the area choose to not discuss it believing it could stir up the spirits, and cause havic in their homes also, while other more daring souls are still willing to see for themselves.
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CLINTON CO.
(CLINTON) "R.R. TRACKS & MILL" -Reports that basically the whole area of town near the tracks are haunted by the spirits of the passengers who's train derailed. Witnesses state that several people have been crossing the tracks only to have their car stall and then see an approaching train. After existing their car a phantom train passes through the vehicle. Then upon returning to the car it starts right off. Also several people claim that the abandoned Mill nearby will light up and you can hear machines running and see ghostly figures walking through the building.
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APPANOOSE CO.
(CENTERVILLE) "R.R. TRACKS" - Reports are that if you park your car on these tracks, something or someone pushes your car off of them. UPDATE, This has been found to be an Urban Legend
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BENTON CO.
(SHELLSBURG) "SHELLSBURG CEMETERY" - Reports of an Angel statue that marks the grave of 2 young children cries at night and that actual tears run down her face.
(VINTON) "EVERGREEN CEMETERY" - Reports that the area reserved for the unknown soldier's has a statue that at night has eyes will follow you through the area. Also others have reported seeing a woman in a white dress riding a horse up and down the R.R. tracks and hearing a woman's voice.
(VIOLA) "MATT'S BRIDGE" - Reports that if you go to the bridge at night and park your car in the middle and shut it off you will be pushed off the bridge and then if you go by a light and look you'll see lots of handprints on your car, it's also said you'll hear voices there.
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BLACK HAWK CO.
(CEDAR FALLS) "UNI" - Reports that "Bartlett & Lawther Hall's" both experience strange noises, cold spots, flickering lights and objects moving and doors opening and closing on their own.
(CEDAR FALLS) "UNI" - Also reports that the "Strayer-Wood Theatre" has been said to be haunted by a spirit called "Zelda" and students say that equipment has worked by itself, along with hearing strange noises and mysterious piano music playing when nobody was in the building at the time.
(WATERLOO) "CROSSROADS WALMART" - Reports being haunted by a spirit named "Jeremiah" who loves to play small pranks on the employees and store patrons including tapping you on your shoulders, pulling on clothing and moving merchandise throughout the store along with other mischief.
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BOONE CO.
(BOONE) "THE REPUBLICAN" - Reports that while working alone in the building at night you hear footsteps running up and down the steps, people walking across the upper floor and hearing your name called.
(BOONE) "STATE NURSING HOME" - Closed due to structural failure and slated to be demolished. TRESPASSERS there will definately be PROSECUTED!!!!!!
(OGDEN) "BLUFF CREEK CEMETERY" - Reports of this cemetery is that several people have winessed strange occurances in and around it. Strange lights, apparitions, and screams of terror are heard coming from inside it's gates and most people agree to feeling a strong sense of dread while being in there. It also seems to be agreed by most people that the strongest areas of activity stem from the furthest back area.
(MOINGOLA) "KATE SHELLY BRIDGE" - Reports tales of specteral steam engines and ghostly night watchmen being seen. Also right near there in the hamlets of Moingola which is the actual location of the bridge (that was demolished in the 1930's) where Kate Shelly saved a train and it's passengers from going off the tracks. Reports are that she can still be seen running and carrying her latern as she relives the incident from long ago.
(MADRID) "MT. HOPE CEMETERY" - Reports that in the back of the cemetery are the graves of 5 children, 1 of which is Sara. It's said that she likes to follow visitors around and you can hear her asking for Ree, and fill her tugging on your clothes.
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BUCHANAN CO.
(INDEPENDENCE) "COUNTY COURT HOUSE" - Reports being haunted by the spirit of a man sentenced to death by hanging in the late 1800's or early 1900's. It's said that some people have seen him hanging while others say he has been heard walking through the building at night.
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BUTLER CO.
(SHELL ROCK) "SATAN'S HOLLOW BRIDGE" - Reports that if your beneath the bridge you'll hear unexplained sounds and feel as though your being watched. Also reports of white figures being seen.
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BEUNA VISTA CO.
(STORM LAKE) "BVU" - Reports that "McAllister Cottage" is haunted by the spirit of a woman who students claim to see while on the back porch. Also lights turn on and off and strange smells along with drafts are noticed.
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CALHOUN CO.
(ROCKWELL CITY) "NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of several female inmates who passed away while serving terms in the facility. Screams are heard, and doors open and close on their own. Sightings of females apparitions have also been reported, both in the facility and in the graveyard of the facility.
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CARROLL CO.
(CARROLLTON) "CARROLLTON CEMETERY" - Reports that unexplained fog appears while your in the cemetery and apparitions of children or other spirits have been seen.
(COON RAPIDS) "ELK GROVE CEMETERY" - Reports that there is a small headstone that mysteriously glows.
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CERRO GORDO CO.
(CLEAR LAKE) "PLANE CRASH GHOST" - Reports many people have witnessed a plane crash happening, and have called the local 911 reporting the crash. This has happened several times and has now became known as the reoccuring vision of the tragic plane crash that happened in 1959 taking the life's of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly & The Big Bopper. Other people have also described seeing strange floating balls of light, and what looks misty or shadowed figures standing where the crash happened.
(MASON CITY) "CO. ROAD B-20" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of 2 girls dressed in early frontier clothing that are most commonly seen right around dusk sitting on a fallen tree. They will wave at passers by and then if you get past then and look in your mirror they are right behind your car but if you stop no trace of them can be seen or found.
(MASON CITY) "UNGROUND JAIL CELL" - Reports that the along the Lime Creek Nature Trails is what remains of an old underground jail built into the hillside. It is said to be haunted by the men who died in it and that their restless spirits have been known to walk the path between the jail and the small campsite nearby. Many camper's and even trail visitors have reported being touched or feeling someone breathing on their necks and backs but when they looked behind them nobody was there. It's also said that some of the mens remain are still inside the old jail.
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CHEROKEE CO.
(CHEROKEE) "AMERICAN THEATRE" - Reports that the spirit of the former owner haunts the building and he will make himself known to staff and visitors by moving the seats in the theater.
(CHEROKEE) "CHEROKEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE" - Reports several haunting events that occure including feelings of being watched, cold spots and unexplained sounds and footsteps when nobody is there. However due to the fact that this is still an open and operating facility Investigations are not allowed.
(WASHTA) "MT. PLEASANT CEMETERY" - Reports of this cemetery are well known in Iowa. This is the site of the headstone that mysteriously ended up with the face of the murderer etched into it. Originally after the face appeared people thought it was just due to exposure to the weather or normal erosion. But after being inspected by several people with knowledge of the stones used for headstones, it was determined and agreed that the mysterious face that appeared couldn't be explained as occuring from normal exposure, and that it hadn't been created by another person etching it into the stone.
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CHICKASAW CO.
(CHICKASAW) "CHICKASAW CEMETERY" - Reports that this old cemetery located where the hanging tree once was is haunted by several spirits that died or are buried there. And events that occure there include seeing shadow figures, ghostly apparitions and being touched by unseen people.
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CLAY CO.
(SPENCER) "MOOSE POND"- Reports that while ice fishing a young boy fell through and drown and is said to be heard screaming and pounding on the ice every year on the anniversary of his death.
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CLAYTON CO.
(MARQUETTE) "INDIAN MOUNDS" - Reports that the Indian Mounds are haunted by the spirits of the Indians who have died in the area, and that you can hear their ghostly cries at night.
(MOSSY GLEN) "STONEY HOLLOW" - Reports that this area located just West of Strawberry Point is haunted by a few restless spirits who either were murdered or mysteriously dissapeared. Witnesses have also stated that Mrs. Shine (famous in the area for conspiring to kill her husband) also roams the area, bound by her guilt of what she did in life.
(MILLVILLE) "MEYER'S HOUSE" -Reports that this house encountered such horriffic hauntings that the owners packed up and never came back. Although the Millville Ghost story is famous in Iowa, it's also a well kept secret. Locals in the area choose to not discuss it believing it could stir up the spirits, and cause havic in their homes also, while other more daring souls are still willing to see for themselves.
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CLINTON CO.
(CLINTON) "R.R. TRACKS & MILL" -Reports that basically the whole area of town near the tracks are haunted by the spirits of the passengers who's train derailed. Witnesses state that several people have been crossing the tracks only to have their car stall and then see an approaching train. After existing their car a phantom train passes through the vehicle. Then upon returning to the car it starts right off. Also several people claim that the abandoned Mill nearby will light up and you can hear machines running and see ghostly figures walking through the building.
