Haunted Places in Iowa
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Iowa’s haunted places may be quieter than some, but that only adds to the unease. Old farm communities, Victorian buildings, historic schools, lonely roads, and river towns have all produced ghost stories that linger well beyond Halloween. If you are interested in eerie local lore, unexplained activity, and haunted locations with deep Midwestern roots, this guide to haunted places in Iowa is a strong place to begin.
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Iowa’s First Mansard Roof: The E. H. Harrison House Ghost
Stories about the E. H. Harrison House ghost are unusually mild for a building of its age and stature. The word attached to it,…
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The Phantom Train Whistle at Tara Bridge in Fort Dodge
Ask for directions to Banwell Bridge in Webster County and you may get a blank look. Ask for Tara Bridge in Fort Dodge and,…
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Five Floods and Four Ghosts: Keosauqua’s Mason House Inn
The Mason House Inn stands in Keosauqua, a small bend-in-the-river town in southeast Iowa, and it has been taking in travellers since 1846. It…
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Independence State Mental Hospital: Inside Iowa’s Second Asylum
The Independence State Mental Hospital was the second asylum built in the state of Iowa, opened in 1873 in the small eastern Iowa city…
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The Haunted History of the Clarinda Treatment Complex in Iowa
Address: 1800 N. 16th Street, Clarinda, Iowa The Clarinda Treatment Complex, once known as the Clarinda State Hospital, is one of the most historically significant—and allegedly…
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Squirrel Cage Jail
Exploring the Enigmatic Squirrel Cage Jail of Iowa Nestled in the heart of Iowa, the Pottawattamie County Jail, better known as the Squirrel Cage…
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Banwell Terror Bridge
The Mysterious Legacy of Iowa’s Banwell Terror Bridge Steeped in legend and wrapped in the mists of the supernatural, Iowa’s Banwell Terror Bridge stands…
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Franklin Hotel
Exploring the Franklin Hotel: A Blend of History and Mystery Nestled in the charming town of Strawberry Point, Iowa, the Franklin Hotel stands as…
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Roseman Covered Bridge
Exploring the Enigmatic Roseman Covered Bridge of Iowa Nestled in the heart of Winterset, Iowa, the Roseman Covered Bridge, also known as the Oak…
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Iowa State University
Unraveling the Mysteries of Iowa State University’s Haunted History Nestled in the serene landscapes of Iowa, Iowa State University stands as a beacon of…
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Stoney Hollow Road
Exploring the Ghostly Mysteries of Burlington’s Stoney Hollow Road In the heart of Iowa’s scenic landscapes, there lies a mysterious road that captures both…
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The Villisca Axe Murder House
Exploring the Eerie Legacy of the Villisca Axe Murder House In the quaint town of Villisca, Iowa, nestled within the serene landscapes of Montgomery…