Haunted Places in Potter, Nebraska
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Wheat Growers Hotel
Kimball, NE
18.0 miles from Potter, NE
This 1918 hotel has a sole ghost. The apparition of a woman has been spotted on several occasions standing behind an upper floor window, gazing down into the street. Her association with the building is not known, but local folk claim she was associated with a speakeasy housed in the …
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Fort Sidney Museum and Post Commander's Home
Sidney, NE
18.6 miles from Potter, NE
Fort Sidney Museum and Post Commander's Home is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a young officer's wife. She broke her neck falling down some stairs in 1885, while trying to carry a load of laundry. When her husband found her, he had the stairs boarded up. In …
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Ramada Sterling
Sterling, CO
41.8 miles from Potter, NE
Room 104 is said to be haunted by a ghostly woman who wears a nightgown stained with blood on the front, allegedly where she was shot. She has been seen walking around the room and straightening up the place.
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Scotts Bluff National Monument
Gering, NE
47.3 miles from Potter, NE
Reports say a female apparition in white walks along the bluff's base at around midnight during the end of July or beginning of August.
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Summit Springs Battlefield
Otis, CO
54.9 miles from Potter, NE
Summit Springs Battlefield is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of those who died here. The 1869 Battle of Summit Springs between Army colonel Eugene A. Carr and the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers took the life of Native-American Chief Tall Bull, among other casualties. Ghostly soldiers and Native Americans may …
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Alliance Theatre
Alliance, NE
65.1 miles from Potter, NE
The Alliance Theater formerly the 1903 Charter Hotel, is said to be haunted by shadowy figures. Folks also have reported footsteps that run down the aisles and uneasy feelings, although the haunts here are said to be friendly.
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Cattleman's Inn
Brush, CO
68.4 miles from Potter, NE
Formerly known as the Cattleman's Inn, this 1902 brick building no longer houses a hotel. However, visitors have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and seeing the apparition of a woman. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Desalms Fine Art and Art Gallery
Cheyenne, WY
78.0 miles from Potter, NE
This historic home has been the sites of two of the cities most infamous murders, and is believed to be haunted. Lights turn on and off by themselves, doors open and close of their own accord, and many people claim to have seen a shadowy figure running through the living …
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Shadows Bar and Grill
Cheyenne, WY
78.1 miles from Potter, NE
There are reports of staff members sighting the apparition of a bearded man in the bathrooms after closing hours. Unexplained banging noises are heard by diners, and chairs and tables often move around by themselves. On one occasion, a staff member closing down for the night found a shot glass …
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The Historic Plains Hotel
Cheyenne, WY
78.1 miles from Potter, NE
Allegedly haunted by the ghosts of three people who were killed in a double murder-suicide. The ghosts are alleged to be a feckless husband, his unhappy bride and the husband's paramour that he picked up in the bar. Supposedly the bride went looking for her husband, found him chatting with …
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Cheyenne Depot Museum
Cheyenne, WY
78.1 miles from Potter, NE
Staff working late hours in the historic depot museum and offices in the adjacent building have reportedly heard ghostly laughter, and loud crashes when there is no one around. Witnesses have reportedly sighted the apparition of a woman in a black dress and the apparition of a member of a …
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Don Rey's Mexican Restaurant
Cheyenne, WY
78.2 miles from Potter, NE
This Mexican restaurant was formerly occupied the Cheyenne Club, where country music singers would perform. Several diners at the restaurant have reportedly seen the apparition of a hanging man in the corner of the main dining room. Another spectre who haunts the premises is a tall man in a trench …
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Hynds Building
Cheyenne, WY
78.2 miles from Potter, NE
This historic building is now a bank, and workers here report strange occurrences such as cold spots, being pushed around by unseen forces and money that levitates or moves around by itself. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Atlas Theatre
Cheyenne, WY
78.2 miles from Potter, NE
Folks say this historic theater, built in 1887, is haunted by at least two ghosts. They play tricks and their voices show up on tape recordings; also orbs have been reported.
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Ramkota Hotel - Clarion Hotel
Greeley, CO
90.0 miles from Potter, NE
The former Ramkota Hotel, now Clarion Hotel, is said to be haunted by Rosy, the ghost of a woman who was killed in the building when it was the Chief Theatre. She was allegedly thrown off the balcony by her boyfriend. Her apparition has been seen, and it is said …
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University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
91.2 miles from Potter, NE
The University of Northern Colorado is said to be haunted by ghosts both real and imaginary. "Edith" was created when photographer Barry Gutierrez made a series of ghostly photographs starring dance student Jamie Mills, but real disembodied spirits are said to linger here as well, from a ghost who stacks …
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Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Fort Laramie, WY
93.4 miles from Potter, NE
Among the phenomena seen and heard at this 1800s fort are the ghost of a cavalry officer nicknamed Old Bedlam who likes to tell visitors "Be quiet!" and a spirit the museum employees call George, who likes to open doors and startle people with the sound of footsteps. Reports say …
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Ship of Death - Platte River
Fort Laramie, WY
101.0 miles from Potter, NE
This phantom ship has been seen and talked about since the mid-1800s. Those who have seen it say it first materializes as a mysterious fog over a small part of the river. Out of the fog sails an ethereal gray ship from long ago. The ship is said to be …
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Train Bridge Over Kiowa Creek
Bennett, CO
116.1 miles from Potter, NE
Locals tell of a huge train wreck that once occurred over the Kiowa Creek bridge, killing many passengers. On some nights, they say, a ghost train can be seen riding over the bridge.
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Denver International Airport
Denver, CO
117.6 miles from Potter, NE
Some folks say the technical problems experienced by the Denver International Airport--and the strange things that happen to its employees and travelers--occurred because the airport was built atop a Native American burial ground.
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