Haunted Places in Asbury, Iowa
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Mary Frances Hall - Clarke College
Dubuque, IA
3.1 miles from Asbury, IA
Called Mary Fran by students, this hall was built in 1924 and is said to be haunted by school founder Mary Frances Clarke. Students have experienced unexplained footsteps in the hall and an uneasy feeling of being watched, and they have seen a shrouded apparition near the chapel. In other …
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Fischer Building
Dubuque, IA
4.3 miles from Asbury, IA
There are two ghosts that appear from time to time in the mid-19th-century Fischer Building, according to those in the know. One is a tall man who walks in the basement, and the other is a woman wearing a 1920s- or '30s-style dress and furs who walks around on the …
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Redstone Inn and Suites
Dubuque, IA
4.4 miles from Asbury, IA
The nineteenth century inn was built in 1894 by a man who was forced to jump ship in the town and ended up prospering and owning a wagon empire. Staff and guests nowadays have reported seeing the apparition of an distinguished gentleman, while the owner claims to have heard disembodied …
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Grand Opera House
Dubuque, IA
4.4 miles from Asbury, IA
The haunts at this opera house, built between 1889 and 1890, like to pull pranks. The lights operate by themselves, and cameras and tape recorders behave strangely. Witnesses have also heard ghostly singing from a seemingly empty stage, and apparitions have been seen as well. The ghosts here are loved …
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Hotel Julien
Dubuque, IA
4.6 miles from Asbury, IA
According to staff and guests at this historic boutique hotel, sightings of the apparition of a man in period clothing on the upper floors of the hotel aren't uncommon; and neither are the legends surrounding his appearance. Some believe this spectre is Al Capone, who frequently stayed in the hotel …
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Mathias Ham House
Dubuque, IA
5.3 miles from Asbury, IA
No one knows exactly who is haunting the Matthias Ham museum, but ghostly tales abound. People have felt icy drafts in rooms that are closed, objects move and lights turn on independently of any explainable source. People also claim to hear strange noises and occasional whispering. One of the most …
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Captain Merry Historic Inn
East Dubuque, IL
5.8 miles from Asbury, IA
This historic inn is believed to have closed, and may now be a private residence. The building the inn was housed in has a colourful past, and is rumoured to be one of the most haunted houses in town. Reports range from sightings of a woman in a black dress …
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Desoto House Hotel
Galena, IL
17.8 miles from Asbury, IA
The 1855 DeSoto House Hotel boasts such esteemed former guests as Abraham Lincoln and William Jennings Bryan. It was also the presidential campaign headquarters for Ulysses S. Grant, among others. Although the identity of the ghosts here is unknown, many folks have reported phantom cigar smoke, voices in the halls, …
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Otto's Place
Galena, IL
17.9 miles from Asbury, IA
This quaint restaurant is haunted by Otto Sallman, the namesake of the establishment. A former tenant and café owner, his apparition has been seen walking the railroad tracks adjacent to the building. The current owners believe he is a welcoming spirit, who simply intends to greet customers to his old …
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The Ably House
Scales Mound, IL
20.3 miles from Asbury, IA
There were allegedly some murders that took place in this old home, and it is said that the spirits of the dead still remain within its walls.
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Lennox College
Hopkinton, IA
27.6 miles from Asbury, IA
I was scrolling through the haunted places in Iowa and wanted to suggest adding the Lennox College campus in Hopkinton. A family friend is the mayor of the little town and said when people stop by for a tour, they've seen a woman in one of the dorm hall windows …
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1875 Decker Hotel
Maquoketa, IA
31.0 miles from Asbury, IA
This hotel was built in (you guessed it) 1875, and is rumoured to be haunted by a prankster ghost who plays with the lights. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Edinburgh Manor
Monticello, IA
32.8 miles from Asbury, IA
Built in 1908, this building is rumored to be hopping with haunts. It has been a mental institution among other things, and at least 80 people are said to have died here. For ghost enthusiasts, the place is available for private lockdowns.
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Pettlon Family House
Manchester, IA
35.6 miles from Asbury, IA
This home was built by the Pettlon family back in 1913, and has been in the family all that time. It is now for sale as of 2014. A member of the Pettlon family has shared with us her paranormal experiences there: "Visiting my Grandmother in the family home I …
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Mossy Glen Hollow
Strawberry Point, IA
37.4 miles from Asbury, IA
Pearl Shine, a woman who in 1936 conspired with her hired hand to kill her husband, is said to haunt this peaceful area. Pearl was caught, tried, and convicted, and she died in prison. Other ghosts here include a man who committed suicide by walking into the muddy bog, and …
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The Walker House
Mineral Point, WI
37.7 miles from Asbury, IA
The magnificent stone hotel and restaurant dates back to the 1800s. It is said that the hauntings here may stem from a man during that century who was hanged from a tree outside by an angry mob after he stole a horse from his neighbor. Witnesses to the hauntings have …
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Holy Cross Cemetary
Anamosa, IA
39.1 miles from Asbury, IA
An old hanging tree is said to lie behind the first group of trees in back of this cemetery. Orbs and shadowy figures are reported to appear here; the area is said to be an old Native American burial ground.
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Stagecoach Inn Museum
Manchester, IA
40.0 miles from Asbury, IA
The Stagecoach House, formerly an inn and a museum, is now a private residence, so please respect the owners' privacy. The building is said to be haunted by the Baker family, who used to own and run the museum and are buried in a nearby graveyard.
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Lover's Leap
Elkader, IA
41.1 miles from Asbury, IA
Local legend says that in the early 1830s, a young man named Lou Millville became friendly with the Native Americans who lived nearby, especially the chief's daughter White Cloud. One day, Lou followed two braves into the woods to learn the whereabouts of some nearby lead mines. He was discovered, …
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Hickory Hill Cemetery
Charlotte, IA
41.2 miles from Asbury, IA
Legend has it that the ghost of a little girl doesn't want visitors here at all, and she may point at the gates as if telling you to leave. The sound of crying babies also has been heard here.
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Franklin Hotel
Strawberry Point, IA
41.5 miles from Asbury, IA
This 1900’s hotel is believed to be haunted by two ghosts, including that of a woman named Lily and of a former merchant. Singing voice, and the apparition of a woman in a ballroom outfit (most likely Lily) have been seen on various floors of the hotel. Objects move around …
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Matsell Bridge - Matt's Bridge
Central City, IA
41.7 miles from Asbury, IA
Legend around town says that if you drive out the the middle of the bridge and shut off the car, an unseen force will push your car across the bridge. What's more, you will hear strange sounds outside around your car, and when you leave the place, you will see …
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Boscobel Hotel
Boscobel, WI
42.9 miles from Asbury, IA
This hotel's claim to fame is that it was the spot where the Gideon's Bible originated. The ghost of Adam Bobel, the hotel's original builder, has been seen here by employees and guests alike.
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Effigy Mounds
Harpers Ferry, IA
45.3 miles from Asbury, IA
The historic Indian Mounds are said to be haunted by the spirits of the Native Americans. Residents who live nearby have reported ghostly moans on the wind at night.
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Springville Cemetery
Springville, IA
47.2 miles from Asbury, IA
According to reports, a gravedigger died in 1920 while digging a grave. He fell in and broke his neck, which killed him instantly. It is said you can still see him working at night, with a glowing green shovel.
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Willow Creek Farm
Shannon, IL
52.9 miles from Asbury, IA
Willow Creek Farm was once the property of William Boardman and his wife Mary, who arrived in New York from England in 1835. Homes for his daughters and their families also were built on the property. It is said to be haunted by former residents and Native Americans; witnesses have …
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Cotton House
Clinton, IA
53.3 miles from Asbury, IA
This historic gothic mansion belonged to a family of barristers, who moved out after seeing the apparition of a woman in white roaming the hallways and ground after dark. Visitors to the house will not go down to the basement alone, which is believed to be haunted by an eerie …
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Granger House Museum
Marion, IA
54.4 miles from Asbury, IA
Folks around these parts will tell of a ghost at the Granger House Museum. Her white figure is said to be seen at midnight, sitting in front of a window.
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The Trunkless Tree - Campbell Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, IA
54.7 miles from Asbury, IA
Is it an optical illusion or a spirited trick? Locals say that if you visit this cemetery at night and turn off your headlights, you will see a tree that looks as if it has no trunk. It appears to float in the air. Reports say there used to be …
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Carlos O'Kelly's
Marion, IA
55.4 miles from Asbury, IA
The bar is said to be haunted by prank-playing spirits. Workers say the lights flicker, the blenders start up by themselves even when unplugged, and plates fall off their racks.
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Taliesin
Spring Green, WI
55.5 miles from Asbury, IA
The house (an estate once owned by Frank Lloyd Wright) is haunted by the apparition of a lady in a white gown. Windows open and close by themselves, and late at night, the lights in the building will flash on and off when no one is around.
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Wildwood Apartments
Cedar Rapids, IA
56.9 miles from Asbury, IA
It is said that a convicted child molestor once lived here and was beaten to death by one of the victims' parents. Some say you can hear the cries of his victims echoing through the apartment halls late at night.
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Ludlow Mansion - Idle Hour Farm
Monroe, WI
57.0 miles from Asbury, IA
Once part of the Underground Railroad, the historic house is believed to be haunted by former owner Lady Ludlow. Witnesses have seen her apparition in the back hallway and experienced mysteriously floating objects, cold spots and flickering lights.
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Brucemore
Cedar Rapids, IA
57.8 miles from Asbury, IA
The library is allegedly haunted by a poltergeist-type entity who moves objects, laughs and makes other noises. Some people claim to see a glowing "presence" in the library as well.
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Stello Performance Hall - Mount Mercy
Cedar Rapids, IA
57.9 miles from Asbury, IA
Reports say that a nun once hanged herself from the choir loft balcony, and she now wanders the halls. Especially haunted is said to be Warde Hall.
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Buchanan County Court House
Independence, IA
58.0 miles from Asbury, IA
It is said that in the late 1800s or early 1900s a man was hung here, but something went awry with the process and he died a slow, painful death. His ghost is said to haunt the place at night; it has been seen hanging from a rope.
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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA
58.8 miles from Asbury, IA
The resident ghost here is Helen, a student who died of influenza in 1918. A grandfather clock located here is said to have been donated by her parents; it used to be in her dorm. Some say the clock is where her spirit lives, but she may come out at …
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, IA
58.8 miles from Asbury, IA
The ghost of a little Czech girl named Tillie is said to linger in this cemetery, haunting through the night carrying a lit candle. It is said she may try to pull visitors into a mausoleum.
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids, IA
59.4 miles from Asbury, IA
The building was the town library until 1985. According to stories told by locals, one day in the 1960s a regular patron named Hazel visited the library. She was seen walking through the rooms by patrons and employees alike. However, it was soon realized that Hazel had passed away in …
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Swing Inn
Ferryville, WI
60.0 miles from Asbury, IA
On nights when business is slow, the apparition of a prostitute nicknamed Blue Moon may show up. She can be heard walking up and down the stairs.
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Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Palo, IA
60.3 miles from Asbury, IA
Locals will point out that there are 13 stairs that lead up a hill into this cemetery. Unexplained voices have been captured on tape here, and visitors have seen apparitions and felt the touch of something unseen.
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West Union Hardee's
West Union, IA
62.3 miles from Asbury, IA
Reports say that highways were built over the old cemetery, which lies about where the Hardee's stands. Employees have heard their names being called when they were alone, have felt cold spots, and have had things misplaced. Some accounts tell of a Ouija board incident in which a spirit inhabited …
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Shellsburg Cemetery
Shellsburg, IA
64.6 miles from Asbury, IA
In the cemetery stands a statue of an angel, which marks the grave of two children who died in the 1940s. Locals say the angel statue will cry real tears at night.
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Parkers Grove Cemetery
Shellsburg, IA
66.7 miles from Asbury, IA
According to reports, one gravestone boasts a carving of a face. The stone face is said to cry tears at night.
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Ambrose Hall
Davenport, IA
68.0 miles from Asbury, IA
At this hall in St. Ambrose University, witnesses have reported hearing strange noises and footsteps late at night. They have also seen flickering lights. Some attribute the occurrences to the spirit of an old priest who died many years ago.
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Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA
68.7 miles from Asbury, IA
There is a lecture hall, built in the 1800s, that is said to be haunted by ghosts who fly around the ceiling, making the hanging lamps sway. It is said that there are no air vents, fans, or windows of any sort placed in such a way that would cause …
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Alice French House
Davenport, IA
68.7 miles from Asbury, IA
This historic mansion was the residence of the notable writer, who spent her years throughout here during the warmer months. Her father, the town mayor, originally owned the house, and it may be his spirit that is often reported here by visitors. Witnesses claim to have seen a distinguished gentleman …
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Evergreen Cemetery
Vinton, IA
68.7 miles from Asbury, IA
This cemetery is home to a ghostly woman on horseback who wears a white dress and rides up and down the train tracks. There are also reports of strange phenomena surrounding a statue and apparitions of military men who wander in the portion of the cemetery for unknown soldiers.
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Phi Kappa Chi
Davenport, IA
68.8 miles from Asbury, IA
This fraternity house has a haunt of its own, the apparition of a large man who enters at the front door and walks up the stairs to the front bedroom. He wears an overcoat with the collar turned up. Student lore says that the apparition belongs to a homeless man …
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Masonic Temple
Davenport, IA
68.8 miles from Asbury, IA
A wide assortment of haunted activity is claimed to occur at this former masonic temple. These phenomena include disembodied voices carrying on a conversation, noises without a recognizable source such as footsteps when there is no one seen, names being called when there is no one present, etc. Objects move …
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