Haunted Places in Alachua County, Florida

EHP Rating: 84.0

Wacahoota Cemetery

Micanopy, FL

Not much detail, except that more than a few people say there are strange phenomena here.

EHP Rating: 83.3

An apparition of a lady in an old-fashioned nightgown has been seen, bringing with her the scent of flowers, lilacs or orange blossoms. The Red Room is the spot where the ghost most often materializes. She also likes to move the chess pieces on a board set up in the …

EHP Rating: 83.3

Kosicki House

Archer, FL

The old-fashioned mansion dates back to 1893, and is believed to be haunted by the spirit of Cora Wood. Local lore states that her ghost, dressed in white, has returned to the house to search for her lost children. Submitted by Callum Swift

EHP Rating: 78.3

Hippodrome State Theater

Gainesville, FL

So the story goes, the historic theatre is haunted by the apparition of a woman in a beautiful white dress. The theatre building was originally the country courthouse, and during this time, a man went on trial for a murder he didn't commit. His wife, who had evidence to exonerate …

EHP Rating: 77.8

Norman Hall - University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Norman Hall (originally known as P. K. Yonge Laboratory School) is an historic academic building on the eastern campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. It was designed by architect Rudolph Weaver in the Collegiate Gothic style, and built in 1932. It originally housed the university's research and …

EHP Rating: 76.5

Herlong Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Micanopy, FL

Originally built in 1845, the Helong Mansion is now a stylish bed and breakfast. Some believe the ghost of Inez Herlong still haunts the place, but details are sketchy.

EHP Rating: 76.5

Newnansville Cemetery

Alachua, FL

Vague reports have been made about "ghostly figures" walking through the cemetery at night. Newnansville, once a county seat, no longer truly exists - it was long ago swallowed up by the town of Alachua.

EHP Rating: 75.0

Gainesville Cemetery / Pine Grove Cemetery

Gainesville, FL

Two cemeteries side-by-side, supposedly great spots to hang out at night with a digital camera to capture some ghostly apparitions.

EHP Rating: 75.0

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Gainesville, FL

The back part of this cemetery has been left to ruin, and supposedly its in that area that ghost hunters have the most success capturing orbs on their digital cameras.

EHP Rating: 70.0

Purple Porpoise / Gator City Grille

Gainesville, FL

The Purple Porpoise was a Gainesville institution for years, until it shut down in 2002. According to some, a female student was brutally murdered in the upstairs bathroom of this building in the 1960s, and her spirit (and possibly that of her killer) still remains in the tiny upstairs hallway. …

EHP Rating: 64.6

Steak and Shake

Gainesville, FL

There's a story that five people were murdered inside the walk-in freezer at this Steak and Shake, but so far no evidence for this has yet to be found. Still, modern employees often refuse to spend any time in or around the freezer, even in daylight.

EHP Rating: 63.6

Alachua Sports Pub and Grill

Alachua, FL

This local establishment has served the community for a long period of time, and was formerly a funeral parlour before its conversion to a bar and grill. Staff have reported that a mischievous spirit haunts the kitchen and main dining room, who has been known to throw pots and pans …

EHP Rating: 61.5

Beaty Towers

Gainesville, FL

Local legend has it that a girl committed suicide in the 1960s by jumping from the Beaty Towers, but no records of any such incident exists. Locals go even farther to say that Tom Petty (who was resident in Gainesville at around this time) wrote the song "American Girl" specifically …

EHP Rating: 61.4

Walmart on 13th Street

Gainesville, FL

Until January 2013 there was a Walmart on 13th Street, in Gainesville. It's now shut down (Walmart moved to a larger facility) but we don't know if anyone told the resident ghost that! A female spirit, possibly an ex-employee, is said to have haunted certain areas of the store in …

EHP Rating: 61.1

Goody's / Trader Joe's

Gainesville, FL

Once a "Goody's", as of late 2012 this store is now a Trader Joe's, in Butler Plaza. During its Goody's days, employees were constantly harassed by a ghost that would rearrange things to his or her own whims, and set off alarms in the middle of the night.

EHP Rating: 60.5

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Gainesville, FL

This state park features a natural sinkhole, 120 feet deep and 500 feet wide. It was originally called the "Devil's Millhopper" because bones and fossils were found at the bottom, and it resembled a "millhopper" funnel used in grist mills at the time. Locals thought the devil used this sinkhole …

EHP Rating: 60.0

Crispers Restaurant

Gainesville, FL

In earlier days this building was a record studio and a Goodwill - now it's a Crispers restaurant. Locals believe someone died in the Goodwill store long ago, and that person's spirit still haunts the place. Shadows and knocking sounds have been experienced after closing time, as well as a …

EHP Rating: 60.0

Thomas Hall - University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Thomas Hall, built in 1905, is a historic building located in Murphree Area on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, United States. The building is named for William Reuben Thomas, the Gainesville mayor and businessman responsible for bringing the University of Florida to Gainesville. Architect William …

EHP Rating: 58.6

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Gainesville, FL

The Sweetwater Branch Inn has several buildings, but the blue one in particular seems to have the most paranormal activity - particularly in the attic rooms. Guests sometimes complain of a "heavy feeling" on their chest while sleeping up there. Occasionally the bureau door will open and close on its …