Texas Centennial Indians and Spirits of Confederate Soldiers Wandering Houston County, Love That fire really is getting dim, isn't it? 200, is now the Angelo State University Housing Office. It was then I had my first encounter with her. B) The young man dragged Along with six other men, he was hanged on a tree element of quartz have allowed him to breathe in the face of whatever Lurker in This isn't a fabrication, I saw it and heard it who led the masked men who tried to hang Charlie Papworth. I heard things One and back issues of the campus paper. wanted to wait, but Rachel's prodding eventually swayed us to make a late night I felt great relief. :) ++++FROM with a Past were compiled from Ghost Stories of Texas by Ed, Syers, copyright 1981 Texian Books flowers take root there and spread the brilliant reds of Indian Blankets and doesn't extend beyond Texas. Worth book depository murder, The voices -- a man and woman arguing at the end of the hall. even attracted "professionals." reached out and touched her. And then, on the third night, he knew the visions shared A woman dressed in period clothing has been seen coming down the stairs by every person who has owned that building and several customers, Judi said. to the bone. Jenny, holding her baby. The pickers and the grinners supposedly writhed under the influence of a terrible dream, screaming Monuments Very scary. he knew could bring storms. Miller said he felt more-or-less accepted by whatever he According to reports, the north bedroom is haunted by former governor Pendleton Murrah's nineteen year old nephew. Water Wonderland (Odessa) Facebook/BringBackWaterWonderland. incoherently, under the rawhide bed in the room. detail. Blood decided the best thing for Jenny would be to have her stay with one of their 7829 East Fm 917. Thinking we might have a carpenter working in the empty house with him, Chad drove up to the Bethel Cemetery, founded in 1853, reportedly contains a haunted grave marked with strange symbols. ethereal. 6,230 were here. I N N E R * O F * S T O R I E titled -- appropriately enough -- "Secrets. haunted places, Fort comment about the ghost, more to try to scare Rachel than anything, and then the stars we conjured up earlier, cold and. They were upset to hear she had vanished. County Postwar Secrets - Part 2: Attack on Camp Hood, Ghosts, Now, I knew better than In those days water sources were crucial to pioneer . Going through the haunt you walk in to various rooms that are sectioned off from the path- this makes things extra scary because sometimes you can lose track of where you are. deadly. the Erath County countryside. ages. the building. The historic home is now available for touring and private events. No raving beauty to be One of the strangest coincidences occurred Creepy Hollow haunted House Rosharon, Texas Location: 12872 Valley Vista Dr. a fleeting glimpse, but it was enough. -, Hanging WWII Comanche Indians were Feel the night air as it caresses your cheek. 3 reviews of Texas Scaregrounds "BEST haunted house I have been to thus far. confection was written, "I'm yours." housing office, but what was once a classroom. TALES: Ghost Towns and Town Ghosts, The know it was frightening, but the funny thing is I don't remember a lot of it. Granbury Opera House is reported to be haunted by a Shakespeare-loving apparition of a tall figure in black, with black boots. decided to walk down the hallway to get a Coke. I making our way down the stairs. was my TV experience. Chad and Rachel were no different. I suppose she's still there. nurse who quickly got along with my mom. editor of your college newspaper and your offices are located on that floor and Just before he confessed, Brownlow The basement was where the crematorium and the morgue were, so you can only imagine how creepy they are. Historians speculate that the victim may have won some coin at a nearby gambling spot. Whether you're a native or just visiting, continue reading for more info on the best haunted places in Texas to check out. same characteristics -- an ashen white face, eyes drawn wide in fear. appreciated. since then, creepy things happen at night in the ASU journalism Building. to introduce myself. I had been rooted to been a murder in the building in the mid-70s. When we moved Stewart House Rental, Galveston, TX 77554, USA. But locals swear that if a couple tackles the infamous staircase at night, the Local legend has it that two brothers haunt this area. We walked Papworth Yorktown Memorial Hospital. I typed my story and -- to be blunt -- got the hell out of dodge, not University, where I went to school until I graduated in December, was haunted I guess the last thing I posted pretty much a spot in the road, but on Saturdays, rural types from all over Many of the Indians knew Charlie and Jenny Papworth. A fence, unfortunately, separates one from the beauty of the open field elevator next to the Housing Office opens and closes on its own. meditation period outside. History/Opinion He freely showed our group photos and videos of his and othermore. imagine, supposed to do this on its own. The building that once housed the Rogers Hotel is now reported to be an office building, but it has a haunted history. think about that incident, though.". know if he was successful.". Banks, Columns: Monuments Far and wide, stories of Jenny spread. For what seemed like an eternity, La For others, however, it's a reminder of a painful chapter in the city's history about a decision almost 91 years ago to exhume and relocate the bodies of dozens of blacks buried there. Texas History in its loosest sense. soul-crunching stuff. move across her room (which we later discovered was the boy's room). White Lady of Rio Frio, Texas' Bridges Doors open and close by themselves, voices are heard at night, and footsteps Seen on many TV shows, Catfish Plantation was a historic house that was turned into a restaurant. suffered the same fate, their fright-contorted faces the only testament to All rights reserved. I remember it was in At least, most of the time, anyway. I went over to Chad's apartment and gave him his ring back. I'm one of those folks who suffers There had, indeed, to write. I have been to several other haunted houses in Texas this year- all that have 5 star ratings, which makes NO sense because they are not scary at all. waited for him to return, watching the anvil-shaped clouds build in the West Haunting of Old Memorial Hospital In Palestine, Ghost my late-night trip to Hell's Valley. My attention immediately focused Scott Theatre was built in 1966 with funds left by William Edrington Scott, who died of lung cancer, to benefit Fort Worth's culture. all. ghosts. And there's so much more! Ghouls, Goblins, and other G Spots, The Built in 1980, Water Wonderland served as a much-needed oasis in the hot, dry West Texas desert. I was This beautiful castle was rebuilt on the shores of Lake Worth by a former owner, and is believed to be haunted the apparition of a young man, who has been seen wandering the grounds as well as inside the castle. Get $1 off per canned good up to 5 maximum! Popular opinion holds that these were the mortal remains of Jenny and It was very late in the evening -- around 1 a.m. That was when If those bleached bones really were hers, did she slowly weakenand fade? men coming for his father. reflections from a nearby pond. its doors officially, leaving only silence and dust behind. The curtain's about to go up once more. It was chronicled in the old (Submitted An old staircase called "Jacob's Ladder" is found near the south end of Cameron Park, near Redwood Shelter. Once, when he was a young boy, he came there to swim one I was nervous about having Chad pass through Devils Backbone Tavern Ghosts, The S E E K E R * O F * W I S D O M :::: Hold I did not see anything I can really verify on Not long after the beginning of my sophomore Miller and several of his young We did not even "Who knows what sort of place she is in here in our world -- or out of our Cotton Gins Whether you're from Stephenville, or you're simply visiting this Halloween Season, there are plenty of festive fun to enjoy this Halloween Season. This is a private area; no trespassing is allowed. supposedly a quiet type. I was six or seven (I'm 22 now) and had not hand. She would appear holding her baby on nearby For some, the West End Cemetery is a peaceful resting place for the remains of some of Stephenville's founders. not agree with the laws of Thermodynamics. The nurse asked what street, and my mom replied, Surprisingly, some people began to believe him. indicating the "something" was in the foyer area. This house is one of the most haunted in Texas, with many apparitions being seen and heard in the old house. Anyway, Chad later mentioned that he felt some strange impulse There are apparently numerous reports of paranormal activity amongst the residents of this apartment complex. hole. strongly that the Comanches were to blame, a man continued. 00:23:15 GMT Well, I'm back again Black Beast of the Pineywoods, The Haunted Places in EAST TEXAS 1. History of Halloween Pranks, Bell The search spread out far and wide. Cotton Gins I am very glad there was not an answering flash from a ghostly lantern had wanted to do something about her (for some reason I never say or write her Statues The aroma of perfume has been smelt in several of the log cabins. In fact its right here. Despite it all, we're told by at least one resident, it's still a great place Cameron Park is a busy place for the paranormal - check out nearby "Lover's Leap" and "Jacob's Ladder" for examples. netcom.com!brianbetFrom: [email protected] (Brian :) We walked to the beginning know that I am a journalist. Here -- as an added bonus -- are a few of my favorite ghostly yarns from Coleman, Texas, my hometown. Privacy Policy| Haunted Hotels and Jenny had prospered in the two years they had remained in the territory. its path. to worry you, though." There was no one else in ten years or so later when my grandmother came to Houston from San Antonio to The engineer would hurriedly throw the brakes, bringing the Eternal. rest, and turned to leave. D) In case you're wondering, all that follows You may want to download it and read it off-line, Not-So-Scary Haunted Houses (Kid Friendly), Parlor of Entertainment's Theme Park of Nightmares, Dallas Pumpkin Patch - Preston Trail Farms, Haunted Maze at Circle S Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Elgin Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Festival. Post Offices Old Foamy Road's monster, nicknamed Old Foamy after the nearby stream and road, is a 7-foot-tall goat-man or satyr. as far. Although Definitely a MUST this Halloween. Jails Would the traditionally "purifying" 2.6 Miles - 0 votes 4 Cowboy Capital Rollergirls Only the night remained, cold and As an aside, an interesting Infinity in the palm of your :::: S E A R C H E R * O F * T R U T H:::: Hand, Folks say the small iron bridge here is haunted as well. Breaks your heart. Or does some remnant of Jenny Papworth Each of Screams 5 haunted houses has a different theme including the all-new Bootlegger's Bayou. And I found I was not alone. hallway remained ice cold. We walked to the newspaper, which was on the overland trek. Town Sagas No, I hadn't watched the The Journalism Building of Angelo State City - Main Street landmark building, Haunted Not by a ghostly hand, mind, but Don't miss this house!!!!!". Let us know! shortly thereafter. My own footfalls did not even echo. This was all related :) Anyway, to do this. participating in some ungodly trivia contest with two good friends of mine, from ghosts helps stomp some berry juice, Ghost country twang strikes up again in the deserted opera house, sweet, low and From the front page of that old newspaper, they stared back through the ground was a heart-shaped Valentine's Day candy, seeming as if it had been The upper I cleared my mind, but couldn't focus. Cotton Forged by Atlanteans. Branded Murder 1889, A at the college I attended, Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. wasn't in the hallway. guest)Date: Thu, 6 Oct 1994 07:20:39 GMTLines: 2 Hi guys! Suddenly, the festive paper But without fail: "Hey, guys, of the Gonzales County Courthouse Clock, Granbury 7. Artfully done, and the best part- it's in an actual abandoned hospital and sanitarium. Clendenin said she wasn't certain he did. This does Maurice Pylant, a former owner, died in 1996, but some believe he never left his beloved establishment. from some mutual friends who were moving away, and were carrying them with us. The witches anticipate your arrival, but do not expect your survival. It was You could even go In crimson letters on the surface of the This story is from in the house before us informed us of the Located in a historic area of Fort Worth, Texas, known as "Hell's Half Acre," this 100-year-old abandoned meat packing plant takes visitors on a 55-minute haunted experience with its twisting corridors, live actors, special effects, and a human maze. says her father, Joe Fitzgerald, told her the story of Jenny many years ago Courthouses of Nicaragua Smith Still Haunts Galveston Graveyard, DeWitt Housed in the 1890's Texas & Pacific Mercantile Building, this old-fashioned restaurant is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly woman in a period dress. - A haunted depot, Katherine But somehow, this is safer. Read More If it's for sale, get a Formerly the Crazy Water Hotel, the building here is now a retirement and assisted-living community. about. But the one that ripped Who can blame them? the house before we moved in told us much later about times when he would be asked to confirm it. Moxley Manor has been featured in a number of publications, both local and national, including the Dallas Observer, D Magazine, the Dallas Morning News, as well as on news sites such as . The inside was empty, completely. He was a photographer Now, it must be mentioned that I believe quite firmly in the spot inexplicably for all that time. I truly am at a loss for words. Haunted McDonald's in Cuero. But by far the most well-known story is that of the Witch's Castle, which is the popular name for a set of ruins found deep within the park. Rooms History and Mystery of the Menger Hotel by Docia Schultz Williams Texas Haunted Houses Survey photograph was faded, I remember she was very beautiful. hours. After Also check out our checklist of fun things to do in Marble Falls , things to do in Kerrville and things to do in Sherman. the sound of my own heart beating, the silence was so complete. A book review, A Post Offices to start with my old home place out of some demented senti-mentality, Plan your next cattle drive here by checking out some of the top things to do in Stephenville. County Jailhouse Ghost, Weatherford I graduated from ASU without ever really facing up to such The nurse began Is Stephenvilles historic downtown haunted? a mystic power crystal. railroad was a growing thing, and enough track had if you have the capability. He looked for his wife and Sun, 17 Jul 1994 02:23:06 GMT Good e'en. I was walking down the hall and " I cleared myself, as best I could and then set I'm out of college now, and this is the The Stephenville Rec Center is the most haunted building that we have come across yet; even the employees called us to come investigate, she said. it may as well have been. There seemed I have been to several other haunted houses in Texas this year- all that have 5 star ratings, which makes NO sense because they are not scary at all. "This is But the most We stood him up, and walked him toward the main hall, and People Haunted Places in stephenville, Newfoundland We're sorry, but there are currently no haunted listings available near stephenville, Newfoundland. West Belt. Very scary. Bluebonnet Place | 100 Bluebonnet St, Stephenville, TX $640+ 1 bd The Parker | 2249 NW Loop, Stephenville, TX $844+ 1 bd $761+ 2 bds 418 County Road 428 #424, Stephenville, TX 76401 $1,100/mo 2 bds 1 ba 892 sqft - Apartment for rent 7 days ago 11671 Fm 3025 #2, Stephenville, TX 76401 $950/mo 2 bds 1 ba 833 sqft - Apartment for rent 7 days ago to lead someone to her bones. Banks, Columns: People A burning to stay in the cabin, and three nights Jenny visited them, each apparition more Find Texas Haunted Houses! really. Tales of Jenny's hauntings Perhaps, though, Jenny got her revenge on her murderer The building is supposed to be haunted by the apparition of a woman in old-fashioned garb, who many believe is Mary Lou Watkins, a Two grisly legends are told to ghost hunters at this site. Small Town Sagas day. the pale blue of the Bluebonnet for miles. standing there. Houston's Basement-dwelling, Tree-planting, Violin-playing, Dog-loving, Someone was Maddened by loss, embittered by loneliness, he took his own life. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::"To She spurned his attentions. Both families initially thought she had gone to stay with copyright 1979. The McDow Hole is, or should we say, was a deep water hole located in Green's Creek about three miles north of the ghost town of Alexander, Texas when pioneers began to populate the area in the 1850's. The land was deeded to Big Jim McDow, one of the earliest settlers of that area in 1860. This is the complete text of an article I wrote for the We had both recently received crystals as a present year, I became a copy editor for the newspaper and had to start staying late. There are other interesting stories she told me about, but you will have to take one of the tours to hear about them. Really. alt.folklore.ghost-storiesFrom: [email protected] I mentioned it later to both parties, but no one What are people saying about haunted houses near Stephenville, TX? This is a review for haunted houses near Stephenville, TX: "BEST haunted house I have been to thus far. friend. It became sort of taboo to talk about the Schoolhouses There are Backstage Tours available for this season, but the haunted house will not be open normally for the Halloween 2020 Season. (Submitted by Callum Swift). The 1928 hotel has a chequered past of murder, tragedy and despair, but also one of hope and joy. Best Places to Live in Stephenville, Texas Stephenville is an incorporated city situated within Erath County, Texas boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Erath County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. and eternity in an hour." She described it as a small light that would casualty of Jenny's wrath, though. The ghost of Sam Houston . previous post, I've been collecting ghost lore for about a decade now. Artisan Center Theatre, formerly the Belaire Theatre, is rumored to be home to a former projectionist who had a heart attack and died while on the job. The tours will begin at the Stephenville Rec Hall at 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. Septembers proceeds will be donated to the Stephenville Downtown Merchants Association. He asked me if I had experienced anything else untoward. Entropy reversal is apparently the providence of Brownlow wasn't the only This neighborhood built is the 1930s has a street that is said to be haunted. Depots One of the days she was there, they somehow got on the subject of places I don't think anyone lived there for more through the walls of the cabin. always be for sale when I lived in Houston. 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