When You Learn The Scary History Behind Ohio’s Historic Small Town Of Waynesville, You May Be Surprised
By E Jamar|Published August 05, 2020
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E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.
While everyone knows that Ohio is home to quite a view haunted spots, the small village of Waynesville has a creepy history that might surprise you. Despite having a population of less than 3,000 people, residents suggest that this small town could be home to over thirty ghosts. While there are countless stories to be told about hauntings that have happened in the village Waynesville, we’ll tell you a few to show you why this might just be the most haunted small town in Ohio. After reading, you can visit if you dare, and see for yourself.
While the village of Waynesville might be small, it's arguably the most haunted small town in Ohio.
This tiny village is located in Warren County and has a population of just 2,834 people. While it's most known for its antique stores, locals know it best for its creepy paranormal encounters.
It might be hard to believe that the little Ohio village that's home to our state's best sauerkraut festival is also home to so many hauntings, but the village embraces it.
Not only does everyone have a ghost story in Waynesville, many of them say that the encounters have been with friendly ghosts. Not that this makes the village less eerie, but the locals fully embrace their title of "most haunted village". In fact, you can always find a ghost tour in the summer.
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Since this village was founded in the late 1700s, it's no wonder it's home to so many old tales of hauntings.
Waynesville is one of the oldest villages in southern Ohio, and was originally a Quaker settlement. Due to this history, many of the buildings are still original and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Reports of organ music as well as a mysterious candlelight have been made at this house. Additionally, while this building doesn't have a kitchen, pots and pans and water from a sink have been heard.
Some of the most known hauntings have taken place at the Hamel House and Stetson House.
While there are varying stories from all over, it's said that many people have seen a ghost in the window upstairs. What's even scarier is that bones were once discovered upstairs in the 1950s, and legend has it that they belong to said ghost. No one knows for sure.
Locals claim that many creepy sightings also happen at Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village and the firehouse, but there's no proof of this. You'll need to take a visit yourself and see what you find.
Next time you're looking to visit somewhere with a creepy past in Ohio, the village of Waynesville is sure to be at the top of your list.
Did you know this creepy history behind Waynesville? Have you ever been? What did you think? We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
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