Lincoln Square Theatre

Decatur, IL · Theaters

This historic 1916 theater building was built atop the fire-ravaged Priest Hotel that once stood here. It is said that the ghosts of the fire victims still linger in the theater. Red, a former theater worker, is a friendly ghost here. Witnesses have heard his whispers, seen his shadowy form, and caught glimpses of him walking about the stage area. A female ghost has been reported here as well. The place has been featured on the TV show Most Terrifying Places in America.

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Geographic Information

Address
141 N. Main St.
Decatur, IL 62523
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GPS
39.84203286, -88.95622438
County
Macon County, Illinois
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Is Lincoln Square Theatre really haunted?
Visitors rate Lincoln Square Theatre at 87 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.
Where is Lincoln Square Theatre located?
The address is 141 N. Main St., Decatur, IL 62523. GPS coordinates: 39.84203286, -88.95622438.
What kind of haunted place is Lincoln Square Theatre?
Lincoln Square Theatre is listed under Theaters in our Illinois section.
What is the nearest town to Lincoln Square Theatre?
Decatur, IL is the closest town, about 0.1 miles away, with Long Creek (6.1 mi.) and Forsyth (6.3 mi.) also nearby.

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