With its rich and storied history, Missouri naturally boasts its fair share of paranormal tales. Some believe in the paranormal while others don’t. Even if you’re not quite sure that such tales are true, you just might change your tune after a visit to what might be the most haunted spots in Independence. They’re well worth the visit.
Are you brave enough to follow Paranormal Path in Independence, a trail that leads to three of the city’s most haunted spots? Visit Independence, in fact, dares all of us to visit these most spooky spots.
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Paranormal Path will lead you to the three most haunted destinations in the city, including the historic Vaile Mansion, a city landmark since 1881.
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The mansion was originally and briefly the home of Harvey and Sophia Vaile. However, two years after they moved in, in 1883, Sophia died of a drug overdose. Fittingly, the mansion then made the transition to a home for drug addicts and the mentally ill.
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Several patients died during lobotomies during their stay at the facility. Perhaps it is their spirits who remain today and whom guests have seen chained in the basement. If you don’t see one of them, you might catch sight of Sophia, whose spirit is said to remain in her bedroom to this day.
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Bingham-Waggoner Estate is the second stop on Paranormal Path. Dating back to 1827, the estate was once home to famed Missourian George Bingham before the Waggoner family purchased the property.
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Some visitors tell of seeing Mr. Bingham, complete with a top hat, wandering through his former home. Others have seen a bride lingering on the staircase. It’s said that many years ago she fell down those very stairs to her death on the day of her wedding.
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The final stop on Paranormal Path leads straight to 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home & Museum, where you’ll get a fascinating glimpse at the criminal justice system from centuries ago.
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Countless visitors tell of strange experiences at the jail and museum, including hearing a man struggling to breathe and footsteps approaching – but no one’s there. Don’t be surprised if you start to feel nauseated or really cold, both normal occurrences for some visitors.
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You might even catch sight of Henry Bugler, the jail warden who was murdered by prisoners in 1866. He’s said to still be wearing his blue suit.
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Stop by the official website of Visit Independence for more information and to book tours of each haunted destination. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you been to any of the most haunted spots in Independence? Did you experience anything out of the ordinary? Share your experience in the comments! Are you brave enough to spend the night in a haunted hotel? Check into the Walnut Street Inn in Springfield, and see if you experience the paranormal.
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Vaile Mansion, 1500 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050, USA
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Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Bingham-Waggoner Home, 313 W Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA
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1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home & Museum, 217 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050, USA
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