The Story Behind West Virginia’s Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares
West Virginia has plenty of haunted places, but the Madie Carroll house in Huntington just might be the most haunted of all. The home was originally built in Ohio, but was floated down the river to its current location in 1810.
Thomas and Anne Carroll lived in the home and operated a tavern. When Anne died of pneumonia, Thomas married Mary Fee, who saved the home from burning to the ground during the Civil War.
Mary’s granddaughter, Madie, lived with Thomas and Mary after her mother died. Madie was an accomplished pianist who attended Julliard. Her fiance died in WWII, and she never married.
Mary’s granddaughter, Madie, lived with Thomas and Mary after her mother died. Madie was an accomplished pianist who attended Julliard. Her fiance died in WWII, and she never married.
Madie is often seen in a rocking chair on the back porch, and guests to the property hear piano music echoing throughout the house.
While the presence of spirits is felt by many, no visitors feel that the ghosts are violent or angry.
Tragically, Ellen Carroll died there while giving birth. Some female visitors report an overwhelming sense of sadness, and physical cramps while standing in this room.
Anne died of pneumonia before the Civil War; some visitors report seeing her in various areas of the home.
People hear the rustling of petticoats, laughter and quiet voices. A man in a black trenchcoat and hat has been seen there, and some have also witnessed a Confederate soldier walking around.
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