Haunted towns and buildings are spread far and wide, but the haunted places in Mississippi seem to be especially ghostly. One of the most haunted towns in Mississippi is Meridian, which is a great place to stop by to scratch your eerie itch.
Located on the central-east edge of Mississippi, the town of Meridian was established in 1860, but it was mostly burned down during the Battle of Meridian just four years later.
One of the many creepy places in Mississippi that can't be missed is the Merrehope Mansion in Meridian, which was built way back in 1858.
It served as headquarters for both Confederate General Polk and Union General Sherman. Sherman invaded Meridian and burned almost everything. Merrehope, however, was deemed "too beautiful to burn."
The Mansion is known for its paranormal activity.
It is said to be haunted by two spirits; There is a man who died by suicide in one of the bedrooms and a young woman who appears to be glowing or holding a candle.
Eugenia is the name of one of the alleged ghosts residing in Merrehope Mansion.
Eugenia never lived in the mansion in her earthly life, but a painting of her hangs on a wall in the Mansion. She is believed to have attached herself to the painting. She has been sighted numerous times within the room where her painting hangs. But not to worry, she is a benign ghost!
However, the other ghost that resides in the house is not so friendly.
Another example of haunting in Meridian is the Riley Center, the opera house located downtown.
It's alleged that it houses an opera ghost. Inside the building are inexplicably cold areas, and some people have felt hands on their shoulders when no one is nearby.
Take a look at this drone tour of Meridian to see all this city has to offer.
If you are in the mood for a little haunted adventure, haunted Meridian, Mississippi is a great place to visit. Do you have any spooky places that you have visited? Share your ghost stories with us.
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