15 Spooky and Haunted Places in Missouri
Missouri is full of stories and there is no shortage of eerie places and ghostly encounters. Tales that send chills through the bones are plenty. The state’s landscape, Civil War battlefields, ancient native grounds, and historic homes make the perfect backdrop.
Each location has its own story to be discovered from shadowy figures in darkened hallways to cryptic voices carrying into the night. If you’re a ghost hunter, lover of lore, or mystery fanatic — here are 15 haunted places guaranteed to provide a chilling, captivating adventure.
Lemp Mansion, St. Louis
The Lemp Mansion was once home to the ill-fated who were victims of personal tragedies, and unexplained deaths. It was eventually turned into a restaurant and inn that offers haunted tours. Guests and staff frequently report ‘sighting’ the Lavender Lady and other ghostly figures as well as the sounds of horses and carriages at this opulent home.
The Screaming House of Union
In Union, there’s a nondescript house at the end of a road with a thick, pungent air laced and the echoes of the past. Nicknamed The Screaming House, it has been investigated by numerous paranormal investigators and people have reported hearing terrifying screams, seeing disturbing apparitions, and feeling dread.
Pythian Castle, Springfield
This historic castle was built by the Knights of Pythias and used by the military during World War II. Today it’s not just the architecture that draws visitors, but its reputation as a haunted place. It’s a favorite for ghost tours because of the sounds of unseen children laughing, shadowy figures in the windows, and unexplained cold spots.
Zombie Road, Wildwood
Zombie Road winds through thick woods and was haunted by the specters of shadowy forms, and by the ghost of a patient from a neighboring lunatic asylum. The road was first named the Lawler Ford Road, but due to the many strange occurrences along it, it was nicknamed Zombie Road and is a popular spot for thrill seekers at night, even though it is illegal to visit after dark.
Vaile Mansion, Independence
The stunning architecture of this Victorian mansion is so beautiful, but it conceals a sad past. Sophia Vaile, a resident, died shortly after the home was completed. Sightings of Sophia’s ghost, strange orbs, and even sudden gusts of cold air have been reported by visitors.
Jefferson City, The Missouri State Penitentiary
‘The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America‘, this former penitentiary is now decommissioned and offers haunted tours that educate on the grim past of infamous inmates and tragic events. Other ghostly sightings involve hearing a metallic clanging echoing through the corridors, which some believe is a former executioner with his noose at the ready, and disembodied human voices of prisoners tortured from empty cells.
Peace Church Cemetery, Joplin
Located in the northeast portion of Fayette County, Peace Church Cemetery is a place of strange activity. known as the resting place of the infamous outlaw Billy Cook, it features eerie floating lights between the tombstones and the sensation of being watched. Reports of ghostly figures have been made at this church.
Independence 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home & Museum
Frank James was no stranger to this historic site, which was once home to notorious outlaws, and reportedly saw frequent paranormal activity, including ghostly faces appearing in photographs, objects moving on their own, and eerie voices heard through the jail cells.
Kansas City’s Folly Theater
Employees and guests at Kansas City’s historic Folly Theater, where vaudeville acts and jazz legends once performed, say they’ve seen several spirits, including a ghostly woman in a flapper dress dancing alone on the balcony.
Hotel Bothwell, Sedalia
The Hotel Bothwell has been the subject of many ghost stories, including the vision of a ghostly bellman who helps with your bags and then disappears. The hotel now offers ghost tours around Halloween because the paranormal occurrences have attracted many visitors.
Morse Mill Hotel, Morse Mill
Reputed to be haunted by former guests, including Bertha Gifford, who is said to have poisoned several community members in the early 1900s, this pre-Civil War hotel has a high level of ghostly activity as reported by paranormal investigators, including unexplained noises, voices, and full apparitions.
St. Louis: The Bissell Mansion Restaurant
Guests of the Bissell Mansion aren’t just treated to a live participation murder mystery show, they might also encounter the mansion’s original owner, Captain Lewis Bissell, who supposedly walks the hallways overseeing activities.
Kemp Mansion, St. Louis
The Kemp Mansion has been converted into a bed and breakfast, and it is said that the ghost of its original owner, Mrs. Kemp, died in the house in the late 19th century. She is often seen by guests in the dining room and guests report feeling a presence moving through the rooms.
Brumley Historic Castle House
This beautiful home is reportedly haunted. Phantom Children have been seen playing down the hall and a woman can be heard crying over her lost love. Paranormal researchers have been curious about the Castle House’s haunted history for years now.
Carthage Grand Avenue Bed & Breakfast
Lots of guests at this charming bed and breakfast have reported seeing phantom spirits from many eras, including a phantom cat that pops up and disappears at will. It is a special place to have a supernatural encounter, because of the friendly and mysterious atmosphere.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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