Posted in Austin
September 15, 2016
The Story Behind Austin’s Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares
The University of Texas expands over 430 acres and has seen its fair share of history. It’s no surprise, then, that creepy occurrences have been reported throughout the campus. Of all the ominous ghost stories told throughout the university, none of them come close to the spectral sightings at the Littlefield House. This Victorian-style home was built in 1893 and now serves as a meeting area for UT students. Spooky sightings, eerie noises, and bone-chilling images flutter through this historic landmark. This haunted house will give you nightmares.
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The house was built for Civil War veteran George Littlefield in 1983 and was inhabited by the family until 1935. George Littlefield and his wife Alice made enormous contributions to the university including The Littlefield Dormitory and the majestic horse fountain in front of the UT bell tower.
In 1970, The Littlefield House was added to the National Register of Public Places. A massive Himalayan Cedar tree sits in the front yard and creates beautiful shade with it's 35-foot trunk.
Some sources state that Alice Littlefield was locked in the attic later in life so that she would be protected from the Yankees. She developed mental health issues and lived in fear of being murdered or kidnapped.
Many students have claimed to hear Alice playing the piano from an upstairs bedroom. Other sources have claimed to see her face peering through a dusty window.
Though a bit unsettling, most students feel that her presence is a protective one. She's often referred to as Aunt Alice and is known to soothe and comfort the inhabitants in her building.
Have you felt any ghostly energy in Austin’s most haunted house? If you want to do some more ghost hunting, these 9 places in Austin are the best spots to find one.
