Is First Presbyterian Church really haunted?

Visitors rate First Presbyterian Church at 81.8 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 5 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is First Presbyterian Church located?

The address is 40 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801. GPS coordinates: 35.5935544, -82.5528439.

What kind of haunted place is First Presbyterian Church?

First Presbyterian Church is listed under Miscellaneous in our North Carolina section.

What is the nearest town to First Presbyterian Church?

Asheville, NC is the closest town, about 0.5 miles away, with Woodfin (3.2 mi.) and Biltmore Forest (4.4 mi.) also nearby.

First Presbyterian Church - Asheville, NC

First Presbyterian Church was built in 1841 but was burned in 1865, during the Civil War. The churce was rebuilt in its present Gothic style in 1884. Although author Thomas Wolfe's funeral was held here, it is not his spirit who walks the halls. She is called Black Abbey, an apparition of a woman in a black dress.

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Geographic Information

Address

40 Church St
Asheville, NC 28801
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GPS

35.5935544, -82.5528439

County

Buncombe County County, North Carolina

Nearest Towns

Asheville, NC (0.5 mi.)
Woodfin, NC (3.2 mi.)
Biltmore Forest, NC (4.4 mi.)
Bent Creek, NC (6.6 mi.)
Weaverville, NC (7.2 mi.)
Royal Pines, NC (8.4 mi.)
Swannanoa, NC (8.6 mi.)
Avery Creek, NC (9.1 mi.)
Fairview, NC (10.4 mi.)
Fletcher, NC (11.6 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is First Presbyterian Church really haunted?: Visitors rate First Presbyterian Church at 81.8 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 5 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?: The address is 40 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801. GPS coordinates: 35.5935544, -82.5528439.
What kind of haunted place is First Presbyterian Church?: First Presbyterian Church is listed under Miscellaneous in our North Carolina section.
What is the nearest town to First Presbyterian Church?: Asheville, NC is the closest town, about 0.5 miles away, with Woodfin (3.2 mi.) and Biltmore Forest (4.4 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (5)

Michael | February 1, 2016

Church Street, where First Presbyterian Church is located, was paved over unmarked graves.
Rob | June 1, 2016

Yes, I have had a super natural experience here. Myself and a colleague were in the sanctuary and I snapped a photo to capture the beautiful architecture of the facility when I looked at the photo there was a woman sitting in the pews in a black dress.
Bob | August 1, 2016

Hello I am interested in purchasing this property. What is your asking price? Please.
Heather | August 21, 2016

Please let me know who to contact so I can do an investigation here.
Brindia Gaines | October 9, 2017

Rob,
This property is on CHURCH STREET in downtown Asheville. There is no way anyone could buy one of the great architecturally wonderful buildings built in the city. It would be the same if you tried to buy the Basilica of St. Laurance Catholic Church in downtown Asheville. NO WAY. These buildings were built by Asheville's forefathers for the citizens of the future Asheville. There are plenty buildings to buy in Asheville but not our wonderful Art Deco structures. AND I DON'T THINK I AM WRONG.

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