Haunted Missouri : a ghostly guide to the Show-Me State's most spirited spots / Jason Offutt.

Visiting public places such as Civil War battlefields, university halls, and infamous mansions, Jason Offutt draws from hundreds of interviews in his search for restless spirits. A serious but witty look at Missouri's place in the ghostly realm, this book brings together history, folklore, and just enough mystery to intrigue the skeptics and delight the believers.--[book cover].

Getting started: ghost hunting basics -- Guide to ghostly places -- Remnants of war. 1859 jail, Marshal's home, and museum, Independence -- Anderson House, Battle of Lexington State Historical Site, Lexington -- Bone Hill, Levasy -- Fort Osage, Sibley -- Lone Jack Battlefield, Lone Jack -- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Republic -- Kendrick House, Carthage -- This is my house. Rockcliffe Mansion, Hannibal -- Lemp Mansion, St. Louis -- Vaile Mansion, Independence -- Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale -- Grand Avenue Bed and Breakfast, Carthage -- 1069 Salon and Spa, St. Charles -- School spirits. Mt. Gilead School, Kearney -- Roberta Hall, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville -- Senior Hall, Stephens College, Columbia -- Yeater Hall, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg -- Central Methodist University, Fayette -- Ghostly graveyards. Workman Chapel, Maryville -- Hazel Ridge Cemetery, Brunswick -- Peace Church Cemetery, Joplin -- Glore Psychiatric Museum, St. Joseph -- Returning to their old haunts. Mark Twain Cave, Hannibal -- The Elms Resort and Spa, Excelsior Springs -- Jesse James Farm, Kearney -- Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City -- Someone's watching you. Old Tavern, Arrow Rock -- Spook LIght, Seneca -- Pythian Castle, Springfield -- Landers Theatre, Springfield -- Hotel Savoy, Kansas City -- Main Street Cafe, Marceline.

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