The Ghostly Legends of Alaska’s Most Haunted Sites
On the list of states with haunted sites, Alaska is not far off. This final frontier state hordes some dark secrets and ghostly legends. Reported by both locals and tourists alike, these stories of hauntings will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Considering the many months of darkness that Alaska experiences, it is no surprise to hear the rumors of apparitions and creatures of the night reportedly seen by some locals and tourists. Here are some of the ghostly legends of Alaska’s haunted sites.
Alaskan Hotel and Bar – Juneau
The Alaskan Hotel and Bar in Juneau has a haunted history that is impossible to shake. The hotel, built in 1913, has records of reports of a woman in white, a spirit of a miner’s wife who died tragically. Cold spots, mysterious whispers, and even the sight of her ghostly figure gliding down the hallways leave guests astonished.
Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon
Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon was once a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush and now it’s known for more than just its lively bar. A former ‘working girl’ Lydia is said to wander the upper floors, opening and closing doors, leaving footsteps echoing down stark corridors, and leaving a faint whiff of perfume. She has made her presence known to visitors and staff alike and influenced the saloon’s eerie atmosphere.
Cantwell’s Igloo City Hotel
The Igloo City Hotel is a failed and abandoned hotel venture in Cantwell, in the middle of Alaska. Its dome-shaped structure is a strange site against the Alaskan wilderness. The hotel was never officially opened and is supposedly haunted by spirits of the past, as locals state. There have been stories of shadows and eerie noises in the rotting walls.
Gold Rush Cemetery – Skagway
Gold Rush Cemetery in Skagway is the site of the legendary haunt of con man Soapy Smith. His spirit is said to reside here. Strangely, the visitors and paranormal investigators have reported strange lights, disembodied voices, and a heavy sense of unease. This haunted graveyard will give Alaska’s Gold Rush history a chilling view of the past.
Seward Jesse Lee Home for Children
Seward buzzes with rumors of hauntings and one of Alaska’s most haunted locations is the abandoned orphanage called The Jesse Lee Home. It was built in the early 20th century and was destroyed by the 1964 earthquake, leaving behind ruins. People have reported hearing the ghostly laughter of children, eerie voices, and sudden chills. It’s said that the spirits of the children who lived here still linger.
Nightmute High School – Nightmute
Stories about the local high school in the small village of Nightmute have made it one of Alaska’s creepiest spots. Visitors say they’ve heard footsteps in empty hallways and seen doors slam shut on their own. There is supposedly a little girl’s spirit that haunts the school. Laughing and humming softly, her spirit echoes through the empty halls. These tales and reports scare off many of the locals.
Cooper Landing – Kenai Peninsula’s Russian River
Known for its salmon runs and haunting ghostly sightings, the Russian River is famous. A spectral figure of a woman from an early Russian settlement has been reported. She wanders the river banks as if she were looking for someone or something lost. The sight of her misty outline trailing along the river leaves fishermen, and campers in shock and fright.
Eklutna Spirit Houses – Eklutna Village
Unique in the blending of Russian Orthodox and Native Alaskan beliefs, Eklutna’s Spirit Houses are part of a unique burial tradition. The little houses, which are colorful and built over graves, are supposed to be homes for departed spirits, but some locals say the spirits sometimes leave their homes. Many report feeling watched, even hearing whispers in the cemetery.
The Abandoned TownPort – Chatham
One might say that Port Chatham was once a thriving fishing village … then it vanished, ghost town style. By the 1950’s the town’s abandonment was swiftly followed by stories of Sasquatch sightings, mysterious disappearances, and even violent deaths. Hunters and explorers who visit to this day say they feel dread, hear unexplained sounds, and see strange figures lurking in the shadows. Port Chatham is one of Alaska’s most unnerving places to explore because of its haunted reputation.
USS Juneau Memorial – Juneau
The USS Juneau Memorial is dedicated to the sailors lost in WWII, but not all of them, some visitors argue, are at rest. Around the memorial, locals say, ghostly figures appear, standing watch at night. The otherwise silent area has made this memorial site so haunting and reverent that many have felt cold spots and heard murmurs of conversation.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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