Post by (aka) Mysti on Jan 23, 2008 13:39:41 GMT -5
DAVIS CO.
(NEAR OTTUMWA) "MARS HILL CEMETERY" -Reports that there has been several paranormal events that have occured both in the cemetery and also in the church just outside of it, in this area just outside of Ottumwa. The church has had reports of being used by occult groups for different rituals and its claimed that there's an overbearing feeling of doom withing it's walls. The cemetery also is said to have a feeling of doom and several people who have ventured there have claimed that they felt watched. There have also been reports that many have seen ghostly apparitions and have either been touched by unseen beings or some being attacked in this cemetery.
(NEAR OTTUMWA) "CRY BABY BRIDGE" -Reports that this bridge is haunted by the infant whose mother had it baptised at the Mars Hill Church earlier that day then for an unknown reason threw it over the bridge. It's said that you can still hear the infant crying as you go across the bridge and on certains nights you can hear the woman screaming.
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DECATUR CO.
(LAMONI) "TERRE HAUTE CEMETERY" - Reports that there is a cabin next to the cemetery where the spirit of a small boy plays. He will motion you to follow him and after he leads you to his grave site he dissapears.
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DELAWARE CO.
(MANCHESTER) "STAGE COACH HOUSE & STABLES" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of the Baker family who once ran the house. Their graves are in the family cemetery nearby.
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DES MOINES CO.
(BURLINGTON) "NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY" - Reports various events including hearing doors slam and opening on their own, sounds like horses in the building, and footsteps while the building is empty. Another report is that a man with a handlebar mustache reflection has been seen.
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DUBUQUE CO.
(DUBUQUE) "OPERA HOUSE" - Reports that there are mysterious voices, footsteps and even apparitions seen in the building.
(DUBUQUE) "SAUL HOUSE" - Reports being haunted by the spirit of a boy who killed himself in the home, and that there will be 2 knifes lying in an X on the floor marking where he died.
(DUBUQUE) "THE HAM HOUSE" - Reports say that this former single family residence is now listed as 1 of the most haunted places in Dubuque. Now a Museum caretakers and visitors to the house say that strange voices, babies crying, cold spots and items being moved are among some of the events that occure here.
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EMMET CO.
(ESTHERVILLE) "OAK HILL" - The road outside the cemetery is a favorite for local teens wanting to tell a good ghost story, and many have been told. However the stories aren't true but the illusion caused by the road structure makes them appear to be. To try for yourself, you need to stop your car on the surface where the road levels but the road infront of you appears to be going uphill. Once you've rounded the curve look back and you will notice that the road actually goes downhill.
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FAYETTE CO.
(WEST UNION) "HARDEES" - Reports being haunted by the restless spirits whose graves were moved after the highway came through. Cold spots, unknown sounds and hearing your name called are known events.
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FLOYD CO.
(CHARLES CITY) "IRON HILL" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of the Orphan Train that caught fire and burned while full of passengers. Apparitions of children as well as hearing their voices call your name and sing are some of the reports. UPDATED INFO - A member of our board who is from this area has been kind enough to share the truth and to inform us that this is an Urban Legend. And after a recent trip there myself I will agree the report is accurate.
(CHARLES CITY) "RIVERSIDE CEMETERY" - Reports that this cemetery that runs along side of the river is also haunted by several spirits. Dark shadow figures have been seen and EVP's captured. Also the feeling of being watched or followed is commonly reported. Physical attacks have also been listed to have occured in this area. UPDATED INFO -This cemetary does have alot of activity, and should not be entered except as a group hunt.
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FREMONT CO.
(HAMBURG) "CATHOLIC CEMETERY" - Reports that the there is a apparition of a woman seen kneeling at the feet of the 3 statues of the Virgin Mary. And when you see her there you'll hear her crying.
(NEAR OTTUMWA) "MARS HILL CEMETERY" -Reports that there has been several paranormal events that have occured both in the cemetery and also in the church just outside of it, in this area just outside of Ottumwa. The church has had reports of being used by occult groups for different rituals and its claimed that there's an overbearing feeling of doom withing it's walls. The cemetery also is said to have a feeling of doom and several people who have ventured there have claimed that they felt watched. There have also been reports that many have seen ghostly apparitions and have either been touched by unseen beings or some being attacked in this cemetery.
(NEAR OTTUMWA) "CRY BABY BRIDGE" -Reports that this bridge is haunted by the infant whose mother had it baptised at the Mars Hill Church earlier that day then for an unknown reason threw it over the bridge. It's said that you can still hear the infant crying as you go across the bridge and on certains nights you can hear the woman screaming.
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DECATUR CO.
(LAMONI) "TERRE HAUTE CEMETERY" - Reports that there is a cabin next to the cemetery where the spirit of a small boy plays. He will motion you to follow him and after he leads you to his grave site he dissapears.
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DELAWARE CO.
(MANCHESTER) "STAGE COACH HOUSE & STABLES" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of the Baker family who once ran the house. Their graves are in the family cemetery nearby.
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DES MOINES CO.
(BURLINGTON) "NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY" - Reports various events including hearing doors slam and opening on their own, sounds like horses in the building, and footsteps while the building is empty. Another report is that a man with a handlebar mustache reflection has been seen.
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DUBUQUE CO.
(DUBUQUE) "OPERA HOUSE" - Reports that there are mysterious voices, footsteps and even apparitions seen in the building.
(DUBUQUE) "SAUL HOUSE" - Reports being haunted by the spirit of a boy who killed himself in the home, and that there will be 2 knifes lying in an X on the floor marking where he died.
(DUBUQUE) "THE HAM HOUSE" - Reports say that this former single family residence is now listed as 1 of the most haunted places in Dubuque. Now a Museum caretakers and visitors to the house say that strange voices, babies crying, cold spots and items being moved are among some of the events that occure here.
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EMMET CO.
(ESTHERVILLE) "OAK HILL" - The road outside the cemetery is a favorite for local teens wanting to tell a good ghost story, and many have been told. However the stories aren't true but the illusion caused by the road structure makes them appear to be. To try for yourself, you need to stop your car on the surface where the road levels but the road infront of you appears to be going uphill. Once you've rounded the curve look back and you will notice that the road actually goes downhill.
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FAYETTE CO.
(WEST UNION) "HARDEES" - Reports being haunted by the restless spirits whose graves were moved after the highway came through. Cold spots, unknown sounds and hearing your name called are known events.
.................................................................................
FLOYD CO.
(CHARLES CITY) "IRON HILL" - Reports being haunted by the spirits of the Orphan Train that caught fire and burned while full of passengers. Apparitions of children as well as hearing their voices call your name and sing are some of the reports. UPDATED INFO - A member of our board who is from this area has been kind enough to share the truth and to inform us that this is an Urban Legend. And after a recent trip there myself I will agree the report is accurate.
(CHARLES CITY) "RIVERSIDE CEMETERY" - Reports that this cemetery that runs along side of the river is also haunted by several spirits. Dark shadow figures have been seen and EVP's captured. Also the feeling of being watched or followed is commonly reported. Physical attacks have also been listed to have occured in this area. UPDATED INFO -This cemetary does have alot of activity, and should not be entered except as a group hunt.
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FREMONT CO.
(HAMBURG) "CATHOLIC CEMETERY" - Reports that the there is a apparition of a woman seen kneeling at the feet of the 3 statues of the Virgin Mary. And when you see her there you'll hear her crying.