Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA · Miscellaneous

Virginia Military Institute, which originally opened in 1839 and has boasted famous professors of the likes of Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, is said to be haunted by many ghosts, including an apparition of a hanged man. Jackson’s possessions and the skeleton of his horse are displayed in the chapel. Students have reported a blue light that drifts through the halls and enters Jackson's classroom. A ghost called the Yellow Peril with a bony yellow face shows up in the third floor of the barracks, sometimes accompanied by strange wails. The statue of Virginia Mourning Her Dead by Moses Ezekiel is said to emit moans and cries and even weeps real tears. And another ghost is said to knock on the dorm doors just in time to wake up cadets for sentry duty. Cadet-guided tours are offered every day, according to reports.

Geographic Information

Address
Institute Hill
Lexington, VA
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GPS
37.789819, -79.4352256
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Is Virginia Military Institute really haunted?
Visitors rate Virginia Military Institute at 84.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 1 person has shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Virginia Military Institute located?
The address is Institute Hill, Lexington, VA. GPS coordinates: 37.789819, -79.4352256.
What kind of haunted place is Virginia Military Institute?
Virginia Military Institute is listed under Miscellaneous in our Virginia section.
What is the nearest town to Virginia Military Institute?
Lexington, VA is the closest town, about 0.6 miles away, with East Lexington (0.6 mi.) and Buena Vista (5.9 mi.) also nearby.

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  • kenny |

    Can i come to so see its really haunted my name is kenny call me at 434-227-1511

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