Is Gillett Historical Society really haunted?

Visitors rate Gillett Historical Society at 42.9 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 Gillett Historical Society located?

The address is 110 W Main St, Gillet, WI. GPS coordinates: 44.888724, -88.309089.

What kind of haunted place is Gillett Historical Society?

Gillett Historical Society is listed under Historical Buildings in our Wisconsin section.

What is the nearest town to Gillett Historical Society?

Gillett, WI is the closest town, about 0.1 miles away, with Pulcifer (4.0 mi.) and Green Valley (6.7 mi.) also nearby.

Gillett Historical Society - Gillett, WI

Built in 1908 by Ruth and John Smith, the historic mansion and museum is rumoured to be haunted. Local folk say the ghost is that of Mary Gillett (wife of the town founder), who used to live in a previous residence located on the site of the current structure (the former burnt to the ground after a suspicious fire in early 1908). Ghostly conversation has also been heard emanating from empty rooms. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Geographic Information

Address

110 W Main St
Gillet, WI
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GPS

44.888724, -88.309089

County

Oconto County County, Wisconsin

Nearest Towns

Gillett, WI (0.1 mi.)
Pulcifer, WI (4.0 mi.)
Green Valley, WI (6.7 mi.)
Oconto Falls, WI (8.2 mi.)
Suring, WI (8.2 mi.)
Cecil, WI (8.9 mi.)
Krakow, WI (9.2 mi.)
Legend Lake, WI (11.5 mi.)
Bonduel, WI (12.2 mi.)
Lena, WI (13.5 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Gillett Historical Society really haunted?: Visitors rate Gillett Historical Society at 42.9 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 Gillett Historical Society located?: The address is 110 W Main St, Gillet, WI. GPS coordinates: 44.888724, -88.309089.
What kind of haunted place is Gillett Historical Society?: Gillett Historical Society is listed under Historical Buildings in our Wisconsin section.
What is the nearest town to Gillett Historical Society?: Gillett, WI is the closest town, about 0.1 miles away, with Pulcifer (4.0 mi.) and Green Valley (6.7 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (5)

Wyatt Nelson | April 1, 2018

The mannequins at the top of the stairs on the second floor can move. I have heard noises on the third floor I have not and never will go up there.
Ron Sturm | February 23, 2020

In the basement, there is a mannequin. I went and saw it. It was just normal. I looked again, and its fingers were cut off and there was blood. There was also a message on the stairs. What I could read said, “Hi im amelia. Beware. 1” and the attic is terrifying. I live really close to the museum, and a 3rd grade field trip at the school is there. I see the place on a daily basis.
Carol | June 23, 2020

The above information on the Museum is inaccurate. It was built in 1910 by Walter W Smith and his wife Ruth.
Temperance Schmidt and Joey | March 31, 2025

Me and my boyfriend are visiting this after hearings my moms stories. I dont want to upset any of the owners, I would rather ask and get answers about why they hate people staying there.
Eric Erickson | July 27, 2025

I am their grandson. I believe it was built on the remains of the burnt Rodney Gillet foundation

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