Haunted Places In West Virginia

The Mountain State harbors its share of ghostly entities, from Civil War soldiers to extraterrestrial beings to murder victims seeking justice. It boasts many paranormal anomalies, from horrific prisons and asylums to haunted hotels and amusement parks. Here are top 10 haunted places to visit while you are in West Virginia.

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston

Located in Weston, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, subsequently the Weston State Hospital, was a sanctuary for the mentally-ill up until 1994. Originally built to house 250 patients, but during its peak it held 2,400 patients in poor conditions.. Visitors have heard blood-curdling screams and seen mysterious shadowy figures.
[50 S River Ave, Weston, WV 26452, United States]

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

The small town of Harpers Ferry is said to house a number of restless spirits dating back hundreds of years. Playing an important role in the Civil War, Harpers Ferry has its fair share of hauntings and ghost sightings. Visitors have spotted the ghost of a wounded soldier and an old priest.
[Harpers Ferry, West Virginia]

The Wells Inn, Sistersville

The grandson of the founder of Sistersville, Ephraim Wells, built the hotel to cater to oil barons and upper class travellers in the late 1800’s. Locals say that Mr. Wells never left his beloved hotel. A ghost walks the halls turning on lights, slamming doors and moving objects.
[316 Charles St, Sistersville, WV 26175, United States]

Flatwoods Monster, Braxton County

On one fall night in 1952, a UFO fell from the sky and landed here in West Virginia. A group of local children and neighbours went to where the UFO fell and found a mysterious being, with shiny eyes and a round red face, cloaked in a green drape-like material. The later-dubbed Flatwoods Monster, nicknamed Twiggy or Flatty currently haunts the Flatwoods forest.
[Flatwoods, Braxton County, West Virginia, United States]

West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville

Opened in 1875, the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville is believed to be one of the most haunted prisons in the United States. Visitors have reported sightings of phantom inmates and a “shadow man” wandering the premises, as well as unexplained noises, voices and cold spots.
[818 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville, WV 26041, United States]

Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Princeton

Lake Shawnee has a dark and bloody history of conflict between Indians and white settlers. An amusement park was built on the cursed land when the owner was unaware of the history, but it was shut down after two children died. Visitors have reported seeing the ghosts of a man and a little girl in a pink dress.
[Princeton, West Virginia, United States]

Riverview Cemetery, Parkersburg

There's a legend that this weeping woman statue gets up and walks around the Riverview Cemetery during a full moon. You can visit this iconic cemetery at 1341 Juliana Street in Parkersburg.
[Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA]

Lowe Hotel, Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant is not only home to the legend of the Mothman but also haunted Lowe Hotel. The Lowe is said to be haunted by the ghost of a beautiful young lady dressed in a nightgown. She is most often spotted dancing to music that only she can hear. Staffs have reported an eerie feeling of an unseen presence in a hallway or some of the rooms.
[401 Main St #1116, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, United States]

Shepherdstown, Jefferson County

Shepherdstown is known as the most haunted town in the US. In a town of 1,700 residents, almost every single person has had an experience with the supernatural.
[Jefferson County, West Virginia,USA]

North Bend Rail Trail, Parkersburg

The North Bend Rail Trail in Parkersburg is a great place to hike, bike and horseback ride. However part of the trail around Tunnel No. 19 is known to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman.
[ Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States]

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