Ghostly Connections

Dead Man's Curve - This was a dangerous turning intersection where many people had lost their live. It was once part of the Ohio Turnpike built in 1831, until the state rebuilt the road into a straight four-lane road in 1969. In October of that year, five teens were killed when their 1968 Impala was hit by a 1969 Roadrunner going more than 100 miles per hour. Only one guy named Rick survived. Since that day, the intersection has been haunted by a faceless hitchhiker, who Rick has personally seen at least five times. The ghost is described as a shadowy figure in three dimensions. Psychics with no knowledge of the site have described it as very evil. A driverless Impala and a ghostly green Roadrunner have been seen in the area as well.

Dunham House - In the early 1800s, angry Indians raided the house and killed the Tracy family's little daughter.

Eastfork Cemetery - There have been reports of sudden smells of perfume followed by the smell of garlic in the cemetery. The smell's source can not be found.

Clermont County Infirmary - The infirmary served as a mental hospital, nursing home, poorhouse, and orphan nursery for many years. It was built in 1883 and was demolished in 2001. When it was still around, ghostly figures were often sighted in the windows and lights flickered, even when there was no electricity to the building. The hauntings seemed particularly active during the years the building was abandoned. Many of those who died at the infirmary were buried in a nearby field.

Clermont County Women's Jail - A wing of the jail was built atop the field where those who died in the county's infirmary were often laid to rest. The jail is said to be haunted by those whose graves were not relocated during the construction of the wing.

Hell's Church - Located near State Route 32 in Batavia is the remains of a church that burned to the ground nearly twenty years ago. It stood painted red with stained glass windows. Lightening struck the church during a blood ritual on All Hallows Eve one night. Strange things, such as floating orbs, ghastly screams, and phantom vehicles have all been reported here. It is said that grass will not grow on the old areas of the altar.

Tealtown Road - Two ghostly figures can be seen In the woods near this road arguing, followed by the sound of gun shots. It is believed that these ghosts belong to two friends who died there one afternoon in a murder suicide.

Marret Road - The road is home to a devil worshipping cult during the night. It has been said that they sacrifice goats there often and rumored that they have even held human sacrifices.

Smyrna Cemetery - This cemetery is haunted by an old Shawnee sorceress who was killed by her tribe after they found her to be betraying them.

Peaceful Valley - A cult is said to be the source of many of the problems in this area. When in the valley late at night, cult members will chase you away, driving a pick-up truck with the high beams on. While most of the time the truck only chases explorers away, there have been reports of the cult making physical contact to those who drive slowly or stop their vehicle.

Loveland Castle - The castle in Loveland is said to be haunted by a king and paige who are attached to a throne that was imported there. The builder of the castle, a man named Harry, also haunts the place after the leaves he was burning in the backyard set him on fire.

Love Castle - A girl went out in search of her lover on a rainy night. She is said to have taken a horse or carriage. It rained so much that the river that night began to flood over the streets. The horse slipped in the water and she was thrown from her horse into the river where she drowned. She is said to have been see walking the streets still in search of her lover. On a full moon, her ghost is said to be seen wearing a white vial and a white wedding dress. Also, the cemetery where she is buried on the hill above the street. If one walks in the cemetery and finds their tombstones, you can see their white faces peeking around the grave.

The Ghostly Trainman - The ghost of a trainman who was killed by Morgan's Raiders has been seen on the railroad tracks, in the road, and watching a farmer plow his field.

Promont - Employees report hearing ghostly footsteps coming down the stairs and walking across the upstairs floors. One employee even reported that someone had grabbed her ankle, but no one admitted to doing it. This mansion was also home to a former governor of Ohio, John M. Pattison. He died of pneumonia only five months after he took office. At least three people have died in Promont including Henry Hodges, who was a famous millionaire tobacco farmer.

Stonelick Covered Bridge - If you go inside this covered bridge (built in 1878) and turn off your car and flash your lights three times, you can see a man hanging from a tree through the window of the bridge, and your car won't start up again until he disappears. There is also said to be a church nearby and if caught being around it, a black pickup truck will chase you down the road. Remember, as with all places on private property, anyone found trespassing will be subject to arrest.

Village Hall - Originally built in 1859 as a church, Morgan's Raiders met some resistance there from an old man with a shotgun on July 14, 1863. Nellie is the name of the ghost in the hall and is said to clean the building, move furniture around, and turn up in photographs.

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace - The birthplace of the eighteenth President of the United States is haunted by an unseen ghost who causes the spinning wheel to turn when no one else is around.

Spiritualists Ghosts - The ghosts of a spiritualist group that was killed in the 1847 flood is said to haunt the banks of the Ohio River. During a dance party in December of that year, the building they were dancing in collapsed and sent many of the people there into the icy waters of the Ohio. Many drowned or succumbed to the cold. Residents of the tiny town have reported seeing ghostly figures walking out of the water. Strange lights have also been reported along the riverbank and in the river itself.