You Won’t Want To Drive Through The Most Haunted Town In Virginia At Night Or Alone
By day, the quaint town of Staunton is charming, historic, and the perfect spot for a memorable day trip. Yet the nighttime is a different story in this corner of the Shenandoah Valley. With deep-rooted history and buildings that have been around for centuries, this town is known for having plenty of haunted locations. Here’s a bit more about why you may want to avoid driving through the most haunted town in Virginia at night or alone:
The beautiful town of Staunton, with its beautiful brick buildings, friendly residents, and charming storefronts, hardly seems like a candidate to be one of the most haunted towns in Virginia. Yet with impressive history always comes the chance for paranormal activity.
In fact, there's a tour company known as the Ghosts of Staunton Walking Tour that offers a 90-minute walking tour of some of the most haunted locations around the town, some of which have been around since the 18th century.
Paintings are frequently moved around or turned inside out. Students also know that after 8:00 p.m., there are mysterious noises in the library that can be distracting while studying.
The train had an opera group on board and just as the train was approaching the station, it completely derailed and went right into the building. By some miraculous twist of fate, no one was killed. However, the lead singer of the group did eventually die after a stake was pulled from her leg.
The opera singer's apparition is known to haunt these tracks frequently, and especially during the nighttime. Some passengers have also reported their hair being yanked, only to find that no one is standing behind them.
While these mysterious hauntings shouldn't stop you from visiting one of Virginia's most noteworthy and historic towns, you might think twice before meandering here alone after dark!
Have you ever experienced paranormal activity in the town of Staunton, Virginia? We’d love to hear about it! You can also learn more about Staunton’s ghost tours by clicking here.
A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
