Haunted WV
West Virginia's mountains hold a former asylum, a Gothic prison and the town where John Brown's raid helped spark the Civil War.
Former asylum Weston, WV
Built between 1858 and 1881, the massive stone hospital operated until 1994. Visitors on ghost tours report voices, shadow figures and a little girl's presence.
Visiting: Offers history tours and paranormal tours; check the official site for schedules.Official site →
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Former prison Moundsville, WV
The Gothic-style prison opened in 1876 and closed in 1995. Visitors report shadow figures and voices, and the site hosts popular ghost hunts.
Visiting: Offers daytime tours and night ghost hunts; check the official site.Official site →
Historic town Harpers Ferry, WV
John Brown's 1859 raid on the armory here helped set the stage for the Civil War. Ghost tours share tales of Brown and soldiers seen on the town's steep streets.
Visiting: National Park Service site with ghost tours offered by local operators; check the park website for hours.Official site →
Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.
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