Unexplained research ghost hunters return to haunts. Wisconsin dells, wisconsin according to local legend, a girl called molly once lived above the saloon, and her ghost now haunts the establishment. Maribels portal to hell and other manitowoc ghost stories shared at library tuesday. Many of the following stories come out of a book called wisconsin lore by robert e. Its precivil war and was built around 1820, if my memory serves correctly. The ghost stories of the pfister are many and varied. New book captures a fading part of the citys history. Stories have been told of a river boat captain, leroy gates, who is said to haunt the wisconsin dells waters of the wisconsin river.
Freaky farmhouse the pig farm slaughterhouse, bayview, wisconsin. Maribels portal to hell and other manitowoc ghost stories. Aug 09, 2017 wisconsins leading authority on the paranormal presents strange stories from around the state, from witches in the wisconsin dells to spirits in the state capitol, encounters with kenoshas headless nun, the man bat of lacrosse, rocky the rock lake monster, pancakepushing aliens, the ghost of gangster john dillinger, explorations of. Michael norman coauthored the first edition of haunted wisconsin in 1980 with the late beth scott.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Normans previous books include haunted wisconsin, haunted america, and. Haunted hotels in milwaukee, wisconsin hilton milwaukee. Paired with campfire desserts, a cozy blanket, and a captive audience, these stories bring everyone togetherand not just because youll be afraid to return to your tent freak out your friends with these scary campfire stories. Your travel guide to wisconsin s local legends and best kept secrets by linda s. The historic karsten inn this inn was certified haunted by wisconsin ghost investigations team in march 2002. Paul ghost tour loved the st paul ghost tour and cant wait for the stillwater tour to start. Legend has it that during the early days of the club martha was staying in one of the guest rooms in the north wing when despondent over her pregnancy and a forbidden love affair she committed suicide. There are ghost stories in great abundance, but ghost stories related with circumstantiality as to time, place, and events, sworn to by reputable and judicious persons, are not particularly common. Oct 11, 2016 the story of the mauston birdman was featured in the book weird wisconsin by linda godfrey and richard d. I only vividly remember the important things from that night.
Maybe its not the scariest story ever told, but its all the more terrifying for the fact that you can research the story and know at. We all know wisconsin is the perfect setting for novels, but what else is our state known for. His own books include haunted homeland and the nearly departed. Buy a cheap copy of ghost stories of wisconsin book by a. Summerwind, formerly known as lamont mansion, is a ruined mansion on the shores of west bay lake in vilas county, wisconsin. Discover the haunted history of lake geneva with our walking tour around the beautiful downtown by geneva lake. American ghost walks haunted history tours and ghost walks. My favorite story was on the ridgeway phantoms which is about a phantom whos identity has not been found, and its form is a mystery as well. Wisconsin has two remarkable ghost stories, or rather stories of two. This true ghost story from wisconsin will give you the chills. Wisconsins pfister hotel is one of the most haunted places. Located on private land, its ruins are closed to the public. They reported orbs, ectoplasm mists and even apparitions in photos. And anna lardinois researched many of them for her tours through gothic milwaukee and her book.
Ghosts and strange phenomena of the badger state haunted series by linda s. Get a daily rundown of the top stories on urban milwaukee. Ghosts of madison, wisconsin showcases an aspect of the badger state that will utterly fascinate wisconsin history buffs and students of the paranormal. They also coauthored haunted heartland, haunted america, historic haunted america, and haunted heritage. Her appearance can save or kill travelers on a foggy stretch of road. Real ghost stories from wisconsin, united states page 1. We had a great time learning galenas history from matthew.
Read more wisconsin ghost stories in spooky wisconsin by s. While the hilton milwaukee city center remains ghost free, stories of schroeders ghost haunting other buildings in the milwaukee area remain abundant. Seriously spooky and sometimes cheesy campfire stories are a classic way to pass the time while camping. All this is documented in newly revised and updated edition of michael norman and beth scotts haunted wisconsin, a classic and superbly presented compendium of true ghost stories and eyewitness accounts of supernatural occurrences. One of the most interesting stories about the ridgeway ghost in. The story of the mauston birdman was featured in the book weird wisconsin by linda godfrey and richard d. We oddly walked past the canterbury elementary school, and my friend claimed to have seen a gremlingoblin type being. As you walk through downtown st paul, past the old buildings, youre also reminded just how beautiful st paul is. Mar 03, 2017 demons in the basement and a haunted riverside. Read ghost stories of wisconsin and youll discover that it truly is the place to go if youre looking for paradise of the paranormal. Mott takes a fun and quirky look at this spirit friendly locale.
People who like nonfiction ghost stories or who are interested in wisconsin history, or perhaps want a theme for a wisconsin road trip should enjoy this collection. Vampires, werewolves, witches, bloody mary, the wendigo, and other frightening specters populate the pages of this compelling collection of s. Maribels portal to hell and other manitowoc ghost stories at. The big book of texas ghost stories hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the lone star state reader, beware. Norman is professor emeritus of journalism at the university of wisconsin river falls and a. Marathon county ghost stories wausau paranormal research. My grandma lives in a very beautiful old house in new jersey. Witnesses say they have heard voices near the stage, have seen apparitions of figures in period clothing in the saloon mirrors, and have felt cold spots and seen kegs move by. Ghosts of madison, wisconsin is full of true ghost stories and eyewitness accounts of supernatural occurrences. As you walk through downtown st paul, past the old buildings, youre also. With shaking hands, johnny fumbled for the knot and untied the yellow ribbon around his wifes neck. There are spots that are spooky, weird, and downright terrifying. Milwaukee has all of that creepiness within its city limits. In search of milwaukees best ghost stories, i decided to consult with two of our local experts on the subject.
This wisconsin book festival is a bookworms dream come true. The most haunted places in wisconsin haunted rooms america. These are the most recent ghost sightings in wisconsin greendale, wisconsin it was about 12. Nothing goes better with gooey smores and a glowing campfire than a ghost story. Indeed, wisconsin could well be considered as one of the most haunted of the 50 states. Things that fly across the room for no reason and an evil presence. Real ghost stories from wisconsin, united states page 1 your. Real ghost stories from wisconsin, united states page 1 your source for real ghost stories. Wisconsin paranormal investigators chad lewis and terry fisk, who investigated stories of haunted places in spooner last summer, have recently published their findings in a new book, the wisconsin road guide to haunted locations. A number of urban legends and ghost stories in popular culture have. Ghost stories of southern wisconsin and northern illinois. I think the best ghost stories are rooted in a specific time and place, in a.
The response was so great, we also posted stories from many of the semifinalists. Those eyes sent fear coursing through my veins by lonergirl. There is a book out on the stories of the divers who looked for the pyramids on the bottom of the lake. The winning stories were reenacted by our 9xm players and produced by wprs audio engineers. Spirits in the stacks browse awhile books private business, tipp city, ohio. Some will be realistic, others will be urban legends. Many of the original books stories are included and updated. Lewis and fisk have archived many of their wisconsin ghost stories at. Linda lee was the guide, who had the best stories about local hauntings and their history. New haunted heartland book features eerie accounts from 10.
Paranormal author chad lewis will be at manitowoc public library tuesday for a presentation about haunted. Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. The legend is that the ghost that haunts the hotel is the man who built it, charles pfister. Travel back in time and celebrate an old world wisconsin christmas. Discover the history and ghost stories of madison, wisconsin, with our ghost walk on the state street side of capitol square. As youve seen here before, wisconsin can be a pretty creepy place. Wisconsin tours american ghost walks haunted history tours. True ghost story juneau county, wi ghostly activities. This wisconsin ghost story is all the more chilling. With halloween just around the corner, its time to get into the spirit of things and think about all the creepy places in wisconsin we hope were never left alone in. Mott takes a fun and quirky look at this spirit friendly state.
About 50 years ago, they sat down and listened tales told by the people of wisconsin. I would definitely recommend the tour cant say enough about matthewand cant wait to bring others back for the tour. This is my first story on this website, so sorry if its bad. We received over 650 entries from all over the country.
Schlossers best ghost stories and her favorite horror classics from edgar allen poe, charles dickens and more. Matthews haunted pub crawl was as fun as i hoped it would be. Wausau museum of contemporary art formerly the wausau club martha is the name given to the ghost by staff at the club. According to patrons, the bartenders at the bar are willing to dispense ghost stories, including tales of how a male maintenance employee was once told to leave the womens room by an unexplained voice. My book was on haunted wisconsin which is a book on a whole bunch of stories from 1860 to 1978 with interesting stories on the supernatural. Tour milwaukee in the winter and hear the spooky stories of the city. Some experts have suggessted that it might very well be the most hanted state in the union. My favorite story was on the ridgeway phantoms which is about a phantom whos identity has. Regional folklore holds that the ridgeway ghost is a combination of two brothers who had the misfortune to be murdered as a result of a bar brawl sometime in the early 1840s and was sighted anywhere from the village of blue mounds to the town of dodgeville in iowa county, wisconsin a 25mile stretch of old mining road, since the 1840s.
My ghost story is an american television series on the paranormal, which premiered on july 17. The 18 scariest and most haunted places in wisconsin photos. Wisconsin contains, if the yarns are an indication, more ghosts per square mile. Ghost stories that are based on real, verifiable facts are the ones that give me the most creeps ive got goosebumps just writing this.
Looking to go for a short break, or on a long vacation and want to experience something chilling yet exciting. He is an excellent ambassador full of fun, great ghost stories and history. In october 2012, we challenged our listeners to write a short ghost stories. Ask anyone who lives in wisconsin and theyll tell you that theres more to the state than beer, football and dairy themed headwear. Oct 01, 2017 maribels portal to hell and other manitowoc ghost stories shared at library tuesday. Join me as we take a journey through the us, and hear a scary story from every state. In search of milwaukees best ghost stories, i decided to consult with two of our local experts on. The thrillseekers in you may want to book a room with a ghost or two. Being a former lumber rafter, gates was one of the first people to pass through the wisconsin dells area and see its sightseeing tour potential. Although walter schroeder lived a life of generosity, charitable giving, and general kindness, a mystery remains. For years, my grandpa would tell stories to me and my cousins about the ghost that lives there, and my dad would always get very mad at him because he didnt want us to be. This fall, do some ghostbusting of your own with this list of 10 spinechilling spots and you might want to sleep with the light on. Wisconsin has a plethora of some of the most haunted hotels in country, so lets get down to it. Join us for milwaukees ghosts of christmas past ghost walk.