Posted in Kansas
January 21, 2018
10 Horribly Creepy Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Kansas
There’s a lot of old abandoned buildings and towns in Kansas, so it’s understandable that there’s plenty of stories of hauntings. It’s been a while since we’ve checked out these haunted places, so it’s definitely time for another run through. Of course, murderers and other nefarious people are also creepy, so we decided to add those in as well. Have you tried any of these creepy things to do here in Kansas?
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LeHunt is an entire town that's been abandoned, but the most interesting feature here is the old cement plant. It's said the spirit of a man named Bohr still wanders the area, ever since his untimely demise when he fell into a vat of cement.
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Cherryvale has a lot of interesting history, but it's most notable events include those of the Bender family murders. Long story short, they killed anyone who stayed at their inn until they fled the area after being discovered. But, where did they go?
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This cemetery in Ft. Leavenworth is said to be haunted, but not usually by anyone who served. The spirits of a Nez Perce chief named Joseph and a woman named Catherine each have stories to tell.
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There's plenty of old abandoned schoolhouses, but an entire abandoned town is spooky enough on its own. The history of this place however, is what makes the area feel creepier than your average plot of land.
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The tale of the White Woman that wanders the cemetery area has been going on for years. There are multiple witnesses to her ghostly figure, but are you brave enough to look for her?
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This abandoned memorial hospital in Hardtner seems to have all sorts of hijinks going on behind the scenes. Once you've gotten permission from the owner, tour the building if you dare. Some have found quite a fright!
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This story has been told for years, but it's about a woman who left a journal under a tree detailing massacre by local Natives, and somehow causing the growth of plants around the tree to stop. It's a mystery!
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This one isn't a story as much as it's a surprise for those who happen to look down while they visit the Keeper of the Plains. Of course, this creepy troll is large but he won't be moving anytime soon.
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This bridge is all about those ghost stories of a woman's lost child. It's said if you stop here in the middle of the night, you can hear screaming and a mother calling for her lost baby Theorosa.
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Atchison has lots of tours to go on if you've never thought about how haunted their town is. Of course, most of them are in good fun, but it might get creepy if the mood is just right.
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Where’s your favorite “haunted” place in Kansas? Tell us about it in the comments below! Keeping in the theme of all the weird feelings you might have while touring these places, you should check out some of the weirdest attractions we have in Kansas.
