Is Hardee Correctional Institution really haunted?

Visitors rate Hardee Correctional Institution at 52.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 2 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is Hardee Correctional Institution located?

The address is 6901 Florida 62, Bowling Green, FL 33834. GPS coordinates: 27.591173, -82.011672.

What kind of haunted place is Hardee Correctional Institution?

Hardee Correctional Institution is listed under Historical Buildings in our Florida section.

What is the nearest town to Hardee Correctional Institution?

Fort Green, FL is the closest town, about 4.4 miles away, with Fort Green Springs (4.4 mi.) and Brewster (11.3 mi.) also nearby.

Hardee Correctional Institution - Bowling Green, FL

There are vague reports of "voices" and a feeling like someone's walking just behind you at this correctional institution... though I'd venture to say its not uncommon to experience either in a high security prison!

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Geographic Information

Address

6901 Florida 62
Bowling Green, FL 33834
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GPS

27.591173, -82.011672

County

Hardee County, Florida

Nearest Towns

Fort Green, FL (4.4 mi.)
Fort Green Springs, FL (4.4 mi.)
Brewster, FL (11.3 mi.)
Bowling Green, FL (11.9 mi.)
Wauchula, FL (12.6 mi.)
Bradley Junction, FL (14.2 mi.)
Zolfo Springs, FL (14.8 mi.)
Fort Meade, FL (17.0 mi.)
Limestone, FL (17.0 mi.)
Balm, FL (19.2 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Hardee Correctional Institution really haunted?: Visitors rate Hardee Correctional Institution at 52.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 2 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Hardee Correctional Institution located?: The address is 6901 Florida 62, Bowling Green, FL 33834. GPS coordinates: 27.591173, -82.011672.
What kind of haunted place is Hardee Correctional Institution?: Hardee Correctional Institution is listed under Historical Buildings in our Florida section.
What is the nearest town to Hardee Correctional Institution?: Fort Green, FL is the closest town, about 4.4 miles away, with Fort Green Springs (4.4 mi.) and Brewster (11.3 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (2)

rusty Shackelford | May 23, 2014

The land the prison is built on is renowned for being an ancient and historical native American encampment and thriving village. Undoubtedly a paranormal hot spot.
Aaron Larsen | October 12, 2014

I was a guard here from 08-09. I would often do perimeter control well off into the evening as i was on 4pm-12am shift. There is a huge water tower out back. Often you could see what appeared to be a black figure at the top. Another officer tried to climb the tall tower while i kept him lit with a flashlight. He got right by the top and he said he wanted to come down cause he felt and enormous amount of pressure pushing straight down on him not wanting him to crest the walk way.

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