So, I was reading this article on Yahoo.com about the most haunted buildings in every state in the US, and I thought, maybe we could just focus on Texas and Arkansas since we live right here. But, seeing as Oklahoma and Louisiana are right here too, let's take a look at all four states.
We know Halloween fans will be busy this Friday night. Still, the next time you're planning a ghost hunting adventure, the following locations might be worth considering, as these are supposedly the most haunted buildings in these states. And, what a coincidence, they just happen to be hotels or B&Bs.
Texas: The Menger Hotel, San Antonio
Forget ghosts, this hotel is haunted by history. Opened in 1859 next to the Alamo, San Antonio's Menger Hotel is regarded as the most haunted building in Texas (although, a couple of places in Jefferson might disagree). The Menger's most famous resident is the ghost of President Teddy Roosevelt, who recruited his "Rough Riders" at the bar, and is still occasionally seen having a drink. Another frequent sighting is Sallie White, a maid who was murdered by her husband in the hotel in 1876. Guests report seeing her doing laundry in the hallways or walking up the grand staircase.
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Widely known as "America's Most Haunted Hotel," the Victorian-era Crescent in Eureka Springs has a dark history dating back to the late 1930s. During that time, the building operated as the fraudulent Baker Cancer Hospital under the notorious Dr. Norman Baker. Paranormal tours today explore the former morgue and reportedly encounter the spirits of former patients and staff, including a nurse pushing a gurney down the third-floor hallway and an Irish stone cutter who fell to his death during construction.
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Editor's Note: My pick is different than the one in the Yahoo article, mainly because they picked a house that is privately owned and not available for general public tours anymore.
This historic, early 1900s hotel is renowned for the tragic legend of the maid "Effie." The story is told of an owner who had an affair with the maid, locked her on the 10th floor after she became pregnant, and after she had the baby, she jumped to her death. Today, guests and staff report hearing a baby crying on the 10th floor, along with objects moving and unexplained phone calls in the middle of the night.
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Located just north of Baton Rouge, this historic Southern mansion is consistently cited as one of the most haunted homes in America. The property is rumored to be built on an ancient Native American burial ground and has a long history of untimely deaths. The most famous spirit is "Chloe," a slave girl seen wearing a green turban, who is often captured in photographs taken by visitors. The plantation's long, dark history has cemented its reputation as a premier paranormal destination.
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Didn't mention your favorite state? No problem, check out the rest at Yahoo.com.