Don't Discount These 3 Local Ghost Stories Until You've Explored The Town Of Shepherdstown, West Virginia Yourself
By Jackie Ann|Published August 29, 2022
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
Founded in 1762, Shepherdstown, West Virginia is one of the oldest towns in the state. It’s known for its charming streets, unique shopping opportunities, and delicious restaurants…but it’s also known to be one of the most haunted towns in West Virginia. Whether you’re a believer or not, there are plenty of people that have had so many unexplained experiences in this tiny town, that it’s left many to believe that the town is haunted. Here are a few of the most popular paranormal hotspots in this hauntingly beautiful town:
1. Shepherdstown Museum
Historic Shepherdstown Commission & Museum, 129 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA
Located inside the Entler Hotel, it’s always a good idea to visit the local museum when you play tourist in another town, and this particular building has a very interesting history, and many believe there are at least two spirits that roam the halls. One is the spirit of a once-wealthy businessman who lost his fortune in a card game when the building was a gambling hub in the 1800s. After the hand was dealt and he realized his outcome, he went into the backyard and shot himself. Years later, a young man named Peyton Smith was brought to the hotel after being wounded in a duel and sadly passed away from his injuries. There have been reports of hearing faint gunshots, and the disembodied sounds of a man in pain crying out for his mother. Many believe that these screams are Peyton Smith, who was said to have been crying out for his mother after he was shot, but his mother didn’t make it to the hotel before he died.
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2. Shepherd University
Shepherd University, 301 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA
During the Civil War, McMurran Hall was used as a hospital, so that might explain the many reports of hearing disembodied voices, footsteps, and screams late into the night. There are also many people that think the clock tower has its own paranormal entity, and if you’re strolling the grounds late at night, you might just see a shadowy figure peering back at you from the clock tower. Perhaps the spirit of a soldier still on duty, watching for the enemy?
3. Shepherdstown Sweet Shop & Bakery
Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery, 100 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA
You might just get a little supernatural experience with your sweet treat at this charming pastry shop in Shepherdstown. Nicknamed "The Colonel," this particular spirit has a history of brushing up against patrons and employees and often disembodied chattering is heard, almost like a few different people are speaking. The building was used as a hospital during the Battle of Antietam, so the sounds might just be The Colonel checking on his men.
There are plenty of spooky places in West Virginia to check out. For more haunted fun, gas up the car and tackle this haunted road trip through West Virginia.
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