Is Phelps Grove Park really haunted?

Visitors rate Phelps Grove Park at 45.8 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 Phelps Grove Park located?

The address is S Clay and E Catalpa, Springfield, MO. GPS coordinates: 37.1903779, -93.2832856.

What kind of haunted place is Phelps Grove Park?

Phelps Grove Park is listed under Miscellaneous in our Missouri section.

What is the nearest town to Phelps Grove Park?

Springfield, MO is the closest town, about 1.9 miles away, with Battlefield (7.0 mi.) and Brookline (7.8 mi.) also nearby.

Phelps Grove Park - Springfield, MO

Phelps Grove Park has a ghost known as the Bride under the Bridge. According to local legend, a just-married couple lost control of their car here, killing them both. The ghost is seen evenings under the park's third bridge, holding the hem of her gown. She has only darkness in place of her face.

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Geographic Information

Address

S Clay and E Catalpa
Springfield, MO
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GPS

37.1903779, -93.2832856

County

Greene County County, Missouri

Nearest Towns

Springfield, MO (1.9 mi.)
Battlefield, MO (7.0 mi.)
Brookline, MO (7.8 mi.)
Fremont Hills, MO (8.9 mi.)
Nixa, MO (10.2 mi.)
Strafford, MO (10.6 mi.)
Willard, MO (11.3 mi.)
Republic, MO (11.9 mi.)
Lon, MO (12.3 mi.)
Ozark, MO (12.5 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Phelps Grove Park really haunted?: Visitors rate Phelps Grove Park at 45.8 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 Phelps Grove Park located?: The address is S Clay and E Catalpa, Springfield, MO. GPS coordinates: 37.1903779, -93.2832856.
What kind of haunted place is Phelps Grove Park?: Phelps Grove Park is listed under Miscellaneous in our Missouri section.
What is the nearest town to Phelps Grove Park?: Springfield, MO is the closest town, about 1.9 miles away, with Battlefield (7.0 mi.) and Brookline (7.8 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (3)

Lana | October 30, 2015

My man and I decided to go for a walk around 11:30 one night in August. We had both heard of the Ghost Bride, and wanted to see if it was simply a hoax. WE sat on the bridge, and just talked for a while. All of a sudden my boyfriend jumped up and pulled me back saying that something had grabbed his foot. We looked down, and there she was. You couldn't see her face or anything, but her white dress was lovely. It is kind of sad really.
Alexis | November 11, 2015

From what I understand, the ghost bride is an optical illusion painting done under the bridge. It's hard to recognize it as anything during the day, but when you're driving by at night, your head lights with reflect off the paint and the painting appears to be a 3d ghost! Definitely a cool trick to play on friends or anyone visiting from out of town.
Henry | November 24, 2016

I have been a long time resident of this area. During high school we all knew of the bride and frequently visited the park after dark.
My last visit to the bridge about a year ago brought great disappointment seeing that someone spray-painted graffiti under the bridge. Heartbreaking as it was I still could vaguely see her outline. I hope the 'magic' of the bride under the bridge was not ruined permanently

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