Is Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House really haunted?

Visitors rate Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House at 76.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House located?

The address is Octagon House Road, Marion, VA. GPS coordinates: 36.7743039, -81.569875.

What kind of haunted place is Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House?

Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House is listed under Historical Buildings in our Virginia section.

What is the nearest town to Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House?

Adwolf, VA is the closest town, about 1.2 miles away, with McMullin (2.8 mi.) and Seven Mile Ford (4.1 mi.) also nearby.

Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House - Marion, VA

The Abijah Thomas House, aka the Octagon House, is a historic octagon house and private residence originally built in 1856. Its outer walls are bricks made by slaves on the property. Witnesses say the house is haunted, especially in the "dark room" or storage room. Apparitions of shackled, abused slaves and blood dripping down walls have been reported.

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Geographic Information

Address

Octagon House Road
Marion, VA
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GPS

36.7743039, -81.569875

County

Smyth County County, Virginia

Nearest Towns

Adwolf, VA (1.2 mi.)
McMullin, VA (2.8 mi.)
Seven Mile Ford, VA (4.1 mi.)
Marion, VA (5.2 mi.)
Chilhowie, VA (6.4 mi.)
Sugar Grove, VA (8.7 mi.)
Trout Dale, VA (8.7 mi.)
Atkins, VA (10.3 mi.)
Glade Spring, VA (11.2 mi.)
Saltville, VA (13.0 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House really haunted?: Visitors rate Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House at 76.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House located?: The address is Octagon House Road, Marion, VA. GPS coordinates: 36.7743039, -81.569875.
What kind of haunted place is Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House?: Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House is listed under Historical Buildings in our Virginia section.
What is the nearest town to Abijah Thomas House - Octagon House?: Adwolf, VA is the closest town, about 1.2 miles away, with McMullin (2.8 mi.) and Seven Mile Ford (4.1 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (3)

mony | February 18, 2018

How can anyone have an experience if this is a private residence ? I am a case manager for a team in Virginia , Virginia Paranormal Investigations and we would love to investigate but how can we do that?
- Marion resident | April 15, 2020
  
  It's not a private residence. Contact
  Derek Orr, Marion VA on facebook , he's the owner
Holly Sword | January 12, 2021

This is not a private residence and Derek Orr does not own it, it is owned by the Octagon House Foundation. Derek Orr was our former President, Ken Hall is our present President.

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