Posted in Buffalo
July 20, 2017
The Haunted History Of This Buffalo Church Will Give You Goosebumps
Think of the creepiest place you know in Buffalo, then multiply it by at least ten, and you still won’t be on the same level as the Iron Island Museum in Lovejoy. This once-church-turned-funeral-home is considered to be the most haunted place in Buffalo, and after we dug up some facts, it’s safe to say that claim is true. Prepare to get goosebumps:
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From the outside, the building looks like any ordinary structure. In fact, with its shiny sign and well-manicured lawn, you probably wouldn't think twice while passing by.
Once you step inside, it's a whole different story! The museum is home to several resident ghosts, and plenty of them make themselves known during tours.
AKA... there are a lot of spirits here! There are several rooms inside Iron Island, each of which is favored by different ghosts and spirits. Pictured here is the veterans' room, where many of the museum's fallen veterans frequent to this day.
The most notable and known spirit to inhabit Iron Island goes by the name of Edgar. Visitors can climb the ladder to look up into the rafters and hope for a chat with him.
According to their website, Iron Island started as a church in the late 1800s and operated for a while until it was abandoned and purchased by a funeral director in the 1950s. When it was purchased, they constructed a building within a building to accommodate the funeral homes' needs, and tours of Iron Island take you down to ground level to view the foundation and history of the church that started it all. Do you have goosebumps yet?
You can take a self-guided tour for $2 or reserve a spot and spend $5 for a guided ghost tour. Special events are also posted here..
Who wouldn't want to have a slumber party with a bunch of spirits? (*Raises hand*) If you're a brave soul and want to connect with souls from beyond the grave, book an overnight stay!
Think it's all a hoax? Think again. Paranormal investigators, psychics, and even ghost hunters have found paranormal activity within Iron Island's 4 (or, rather, 8) walls. If you need more convincing, head to their website and listen to the evidence! (Be warned: If you didn't have goosebumps yet, you definitely will after listening to these audio clips.)
Looks like we’re sleeping with the lights on tonight! Have you ever been to Iron Island Museum? Share your ghost stories with us in the comments below! Bonus points if you have photos to prove it.
