Patients have reported seeing and talking to them, but when they ask the staff about the nuns, they find out that the nuns they just encountered where ghosts. He killed his wife and kids, then committed suicide. Arcola-The depot near the rail road tracks-Reports say that there is a ghost around walking holding a lantern and swinging it back and forth. Equality-The Old Slave House-Old Slave House Museum "Crenshaw Place"-Back in the 1800's this house was used to house slaves that were waiting for sale to southern plantation owners.The first and second stories of the home is where John Crenshaw and his family lived. During the time when slavery was legal, the basement was used to auction off the slaves. The Haunted Bridge of Avon is half mile south of U.S. Highway 36 on CR 625. Private property should be respected at all times, as should all posted signs concerning trespassing, hours of operation and other local regulations. Some monks from the Abbey across the street came over to help. Carbondale. Oquawka-Alexis Phelps House-During the period of slavery, this house was a safe haven from slaves. To make matters worse, a wind storm toppled most of the remaining walls. There has been the apparition of a small boy seen peaking around the corner. Red, white, and green orbs have been seen and photographed. The owner Jane McDougall, glasses, ashtrays, and other object have been known to move by themselves. The little boy screamed and ran to his mother. There has been cold spots felt throughout the building, footsteps, screamsand crying have been heard as well. But, as you will notice in the next photo, some of the homes were tagged with graffiti. Some say they can hear the witch calling out to her followers. After hearing the news, Bugs said, "Only Capone kills people like that!" Cold spots have been felt in several places, doors open and close, TV's go on and off in the middle of the night, and voices are heard when no one is around. Belleville-Lincoln Theatre-The theater is located on East Main street, just a couple of blocks from the square. WebCrockett, California Wreckage of the S.S. Garden City The remains of a deserted steamboat sit rusting beside an old ferry pier and an abandoned train platform. Numerous apparitions have been seen, including those of thenuns who once maintained this resort, former guests, andsome even reportencounters with gangsters. The school is located on 26th and Madison Street, Quincy,IL 60301. Many ghosts are said to haunt the historic Millikin University, including Rail Girl, who haunts the Albert Taylor Theater. Since then, the ghosts of the settlers have been seen and heard floating over the field. (Submitted by Callum Swift). Back in the 1920's and 30's the mob dumped their victims in the lagoon that is next to the cemetery. In these buildings people are overcome by a strong feeling of depression. St. Louis, MO. The hotel is now closed. If you get close to his grave you will will be at the mercy of his anger. Lemont-St. James Sag Cemetery-Also known as "Monk's Castle", this cemetery was founded in 1817. In 1941 Charles Schweppe was severely depressed and in poor health, hecommitted suicide by putting a pistol to his head. The location is now a parking lot. Belleville-Belleville West-In the auditorium of the old Belleville West campus, now the Lindenwood University campus, is reportedly haunted by a former teacher that died prior to the production of her play. The ghost girl who has been seen here is believed to At Saint Omer Cemetery, legend has it that there is a witch's grave. Sadly, one night as a group of traveling slaves was sleeping, an oil lamp overturned and ignited the straw nearby, killing them all. The cemetery had been left abandoned and unattended during the early 1900s. The bridge may no longer be in use, according to reports. Stories about Hamilton Road are of the urban legend type. So the story goes, a mother was walking with her baby on the tracks when they fell to their deaths. He loved working in the theater and often would sit on the catwalks and was in charge of the lights during performances. All but one of the windows around you will be boarded up. The home never sold and eventually fell into ruin. After all of this, the room was not to be used again. People have seen objects being moved by unseen hands. Elmhurst-Single track train track-Numerous people have reported seeing the apparition of a man carrying a lantern walking the tracksthen he disappears into thin air. McNabb-Putnam County-Putnam County Junior High School-The ghosts of Sarah and John Swaney are reportedly haunting this building. As with many other railroads between the Chicago area and southern Illinois and Indiana, this north/south line was motivated by accessing coal mines. The money generated from the surrounding office space was suppose to offset the cost of the opera house. The Manteno State Hospital was first opened in 1930 to serve as a psychiatric hospital. Before the site was a waterpark, it was home to Mt. He loved the stage and he remains there to this day. The reason for thedownstairs and the outer perimeter not having corners was so ghosts and spirits would have no place to hide. Thus a picture of abandoned track is appropriate. Peoria-Parkside Tavern-In the 1930's-1950's there were two groups of rival gangsters in downstate Illinois, they were the Shelton Brothers and the Burger Gang. 37.00525, -89.17543Photo Credit: Mike flickr.com. Top cities in IL. This 1879 former courthouse is now a bed and breakfast inn with a twist; it still retains many of its original features dating back to when it served as the town jailhouse. Voice your opinion here! It is surrounded by high walls with barbed wire and includes guard towers, a hospital, a gym, a cafeteria, a church, and more. Effingham-Ramsey Cemetery-There have been many strange things reportedly happening here. The museum opened at its present location in the fall of 2002. The Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Childrens School is a rare example of a cutting-edge orphanage that wasnt plagued by scandal and abuse. The woman usually appears as a white glowing ball of light near the pine trees at the far corner of the cemetery. Every so often they will see a white figure moving/floating at a very high speed through out the house. Banks, businesses, and steamboat trades routes were quickly established, drawing in new residents. Some say a helpful ghost is known to leave the cemetery to stop cars and tell folks to turn back Fischer Theater was a 19th century opera house located in Danville, IL that has served many purposes over the years including housing, stores, and of course, a theater. Despite its decay, the mansion is an intriguing place to explore as its not every day you come across an abandoned mansion.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'urbexunderground_com-leader-4','ezslot_14',614,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-urbexunderground_com-leader-4-0'); Recently the property was purchased. She passed away after living here only a year, in 1908. One odd ghost seen here is a two-headed man; no one seems to claim why this person appears here. Eight bishops witness this and declared it a miracle. For a more detailed reading about this place go to http://www.prairieghosts.com/threemile.html. Investigators from the Orland Hills Fire Department, Illinois Fire Marshals, Packard Engineering, Commonwealth Edison, and the insurance company investigated the home for the source of the fires, and deemed that there was nothing unusual about the home. Witnesses tell of an apparition of a man walking a dog and another ghost of a brunette woman who runs out a door and jumps into a phantom carriage. It was constructed deep in the forest between two large boulders that served as walls for the structure. East St. Louis-State Street building-The building is abandoned, but there has been numerous of reports of faint screams coming from the inside. Disembodied voices and strange noises have been heard, ghost lights and apparitions have been seen. When pictures are taken in this building there are often strange lights and even apparitions that show up in the pictures, but they were not seen at the time of the pictures were taken. The Chicago Tunnel Company began constructing over 60 miles of underground tunnels. Many people have reported seeing wearing the blue dress she wore on the night of her death. During the 20s the plant would supply steel for Americas demand for the automobile. Lacon-Old Salem Cemetery-The oldest cemeteryin the area, and is reportedly is haunted by several ghosts. The Robinson family was granted theland in1829 in gratitude for saving a white family during the Fort Dearborn massacre. The deaths have been documented by the local press. At least 22 of the buildings have been knocked down, while others have been remodeled and are being usedby businesses, but the vast majority are being used by the VA. Her room was on the second floor and people have reported hearing whispers and footsteps from the stairs to her room. Another ghost has been seen on the second floor near the endoscopes department. Des Plaines-Galaxy Club-There are many paranormal events that take place hear. While some buildings have been demolished, there is plenty of evidence of the Manteno State Hospital. Normal-Illinois State University-Williams Hall-This building was the original library, and the librarian was Angie Milner. Danville-Hungry Hallow Road-This road is haunted by the ghosts of several small children. When Bernie came out of the tavern he was gunned down execution style. Elkhart-Elkhart Cemetery-Former governorGovernor Ogelsby is buried here. Mary was bludgeoned to death by a crazed custodian back in the 1920's on the third floor of this building. WebDatabase of abandoned building, ghost towns, industrial, farm houses, mansions, creepy places, and more. 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