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The Woman in White of the Kingsley Plantation

A young couple took a tour of the Kingsley Plantation. They decided to make a day of it. They had a nice lunch at their favorite restaurant on the way. They were thrilled when they arrived at the plantation and found that they had the place to themselves. They listened to the audio tour and snapped pictures of each other and everything else on the property. Later that evening when they returned…

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Ol' Red Eyes at Kingsley Plantation

Ol’ Red Eyes at Kingsley Plantation

One night not long ago, a young woman gave her friend a ride home. He lived down a long winding dirt road on Fort George Island. She dropped him off at his house, then headed back to the blacktop road that would take her back to Jacksonville. Before the blacktop came into sight, she got a cold shiver and a feeling of dread. Her hair stood up on the back of her neck. She noticed that the fog was…

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The Woman in Black of Jacksonville, Florida (The Rochester House)

The Rochester house was built in the 1860’s as a resort hotel to accommodate travelers from all over. It is now known as the River House. Originally located at the corner of Leila Street and Riverside Avenue it was floated by barge to it’s present location on River Road, facing the Saint John’s River. This story is about two very different women who met at the Rochester House in it’s original…

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The Old Spanish Trail Building (Jacksonville, Florida)

I’ve lived in the Jacksonville area for most of my life. North Florida is full of rich history and beautiful places to see. There is one place in particular that has always fascinated me, The Old Spanish Trail building. Located at 13525 W. Beaver Street, it’s a sight to see, with it’s Spanish abode and a splash of New Orlean’s flavor. I remember telling my boyfriend (now my husband) that if ever…

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The Churchwell Building’s Woman in Copper

The Churchwell building is located at the corner of Market Street and E Bay Street. Though it has been remodeled, much of the original structure built in 1905 still exists. Many people have reported seeing the apparition of a young woman holding a candle looking out of the top floor windows. She is wearing an old-fashioned copper-colored dress. When people investigate, they find no trace of…

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The Lady in Red of The Drake Hotel (Chicago, Illinois)

The Drake Hotel had it’s grand opening on New Year’s Eve of 1920. Only the most elite of Chicago were invited to the event. Throughout the 1920’s and 1930’s the hotel became a hotspot for celebrities visiting the city. Big names like Bing Crosby and Walt Disney had been seen in the bar during their stay. So many big names have come through this hotel. But there is one guest that never leaves,…

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The King House of Mayport, Florida

The King House is one of the most interesting places in the small village of Mayport, Florida. The house was built on top of an old Spanish burial ground which locals will tell you was first an Indian burial mound. The original house was used as a boarding house for sailors. The earliest record I could find about the building was about a fire that destroyed it on April 25, 1881. It was rebuilt by…

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The Florida Theater

The Florida Theater is located at 128 E Forsyth Street in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It opened in 1927 and has entertained people from everywhere. It has employed people of all walks of life from projectionists, actors, musicians, and all of the service staff that make your visit as magical as possible. There is one employee that loved his job at the theater so much, he decided to stay on…

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The Ghost of the El Modelo Block (Jacksonville, Florida)

Around lunchtime on May 3, 1901, a single cinder from a wood burning stove floated up through the chimney and into the air. When it landed, it became the culprit of one of the worst disasters in Jacksonville, Florida’s history. It’s landing spot was at Beaver and Davis Streets, the location of the American Fiber Company. The Spanish moss that had been laid out to dry by the factory workers…

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The Lady in White of Taco Lu (Jacksonville Beach, Florida) For many years, strange things have been reported at the location that is now known as Taco Lu in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. As early as the 1960’s, there have been numerous reports of a ghostly woman wearing a white dress that hovers in front of the fireplace. She has been seen on the stairs or wandering around the property. There…

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The Lady in Red of Nevada

The Lady in Red of Tonopah, Nevada A well-dressed gentleman boarded the empty elevator and pressed the button that would take him to his room on the 5th floor of the hotel. He patiently waited with his suitcase in hand. About halfway up, he felt a soft breath against his ear and heard the seductive whispers of a woman. She told him how handsome he was… and all the things she was going to do to…

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The Lady in Red of the Blake Street Vault

The Red Lady of the Blake Street Vault The Blake Street Vault is a pub located in Denver, Colorado in the lower downtown district. During the 1890’s coal was delivered through tunnels under the city to keep the streets clean. During Prohibition, the tunnels were used for secretly transporting alcohol. Characters like Al Capone were able travel in secret, using the tunnels to deliver and store…

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The Woman in Black of Boston Bay

Boston Fort Warren was built in the 1840’s on George’s Island in the Boston Bay. The soldiers who patrol the fort have many times reported seeing a woman wandering aimlessly around the grounds and beach like she’s searching for something. She is seen wearing long black robes that sway as she walks. Those who get close to her can feel the sadness coming off of her in waves. Sometimes she is seen…

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The Woman in Black of Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia has a long, rich, and mixed-up history. Native Americans fished the waters long before the settlers from the new world arrived. The arrival of the settlers caused chaos between the people. It’s land has seen a lot of conflict. With all the different walks of life that have come through, It’s the perfect place for ghosts to wander. One of the most popular of these is the Woman in…

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The Lady in White of Mayport, Florida

This story takes place in Mayport, Florida many years ago. A young woman was on her way to meet her fiancé to be married. The happy bride-to-be carefully loaded herself into the car, mindful of the beautiful wedding dress she was wearing. She drove down Ocean Street, daydreaming of her upcoming honeymoon, intent on getting to the church on time. Today was the happiest day of her life! In an…

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