Haunted Places in Houghton, Michigan



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    Calumet Theatre

    Calumet Township, Michigan

    10.2 miles from Houghton, MI

    First opened in 1900 and attracting the likes of Frank Morgan, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Lon Chaney Sr., John Philip Sousa and Sarah Bernhardt, this theater is believed to be home to the ghost of renowned Shakespearean actress Madame Helena Modjeska. The ghost is said to have first appeared around 1958 ...


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    Lake Breeze

    Houghton, Michigan

    30.2 miles from Houghton, MI

    At this 1850s lighthouse lodge, folks may tell you of a ghostly woman seen on the porch looking out onto Lake Superior. They say she is looking for her husband, who was lost in a freighter crash. The lighthouse lights flicker, apparitions have been seen and voices have been heard ...


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    Kitchie Cemetery

    Trout Creek, Michigan

    44.7 miles from Houghton, MI

    Among the strange, ghostly phenomena reported at Kitchie Cemetery are the sound of chainsaws and screaming and floating orbs around visitors' cars.


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    Big Bay Point Light

    Marquette, Michigan

    46.2 miles from Houghton, MI

    At this historic lighthouse with a bed-and-breakfast attached, the ghost of original lighthouse keeper Will Prior is known to pay a visit. If you chance to catch a glimpse of him, you'll know him by his red hair.


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    Paulding Lights

    Bruce Crossing, Michigan

    49.7 miles from Houghton, MI

    There have been reports of two lights, one bigger than other (20 feet or so). Eyewitnesses believe it is the spirit of a slain mailman and his dog. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    The Paulding Light

    Bruce Crossing, Michigan

    60.7 miles from Houghton, MI

    The Paulding Light, aka Dog Meadow Light, has shown up in a valley since the 1960s and was featured on TV's Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. Cold spots may accompany the light, which may be a red orb that turns white before it disappears. One legend says it is the ...


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    Northern Michigan University

    Marquette, Michigan

    67.5 miles from Houghton, MI

    Northern Michigan University has quite a few buildings that are rumored to have things that go bump in the night. For instance, in Room 102, the control room of the John X. Jamrich Building, a young woman's face is said to appear in the window. She's believed to be the ...


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    Landmark Inn

    Marquette, Michigan

    68.4 miles from Houghton, MI

    This historic hotel, which opened in 1930, is said to be haunted by a famous ghost. Amelia Earhart stayed here in 1932, and her room 502, is now named after her. Her ghost is said to visit from time to time. Other famous folks who have staed here include Abbot ...


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    Summerwind - Lamont Mansion

    Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin

    75.5 miles from Houghton, MI

    The mansion was once a summer house for the family of Robert Lamont. It is said that a ghost appeared to Lamont, and, thinking it was an intruder, he fired a bullet at it, evidence of which stayed for years in a wooden basement door. After he passed away and ...


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    Headwaters Restaurant and Tavern

    Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

    85.8 miles from Houghton, MI

    The restaurant is haunted by the apparition of a lady in a red dress, who employees refuse to talk about. An evil presence is felt in the basement of the restaurant. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Little Bohemia Lodge

    Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

    92.4 miles from Houghton, MI

    The lodge is famous for its involvement in the 1934 shootout involving John Dillinger's gang. The lodge is believed to be haunted by a civilian who was accidentally shot by the FBI during the shootout. Guests at the lodge have reported hearing unexplained noises, seeing apparitions and have items and ...


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    Mary's Place North

    Woodruff, Wisconsin

    98.8 miles from Houghton, MI

    According to company, a benevolent spirit is located in the basement. Not much is known about him or her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Lake of Torches Casino

    Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

    101.2 miles from Houghton, MI

    An aggressive entity has reportedly attacked cleaners in the bingo hall. The apparition of a woman has also been sighted at the casino. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Tula's Cafe

    Woodruff, Wisconsin

    101.3 miles from Houghton, MI

    The ghost of a man who once died on the premises haunts Tula's Café. Witnesses have described a misty figure that appears in the back hallway near the restrooms, near where the man passed away. Cold spots and objects that have been moved also startle witnesses.


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