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0Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Gainesville, Florida
22.8 miles from Starke, FL
The back part of this cemetery has been left to ruin, and supposedly its in that area that ghost hunters have the most success capturing orbs on their digital cameras.
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0Walmart on 13th Street
Gainesville, Florida
23 miles from Starke, FL
Until January 2013 there was a Walmart on 13th Street, in Gainesville. It's now shut down (Walmart moved to a larger facility) but we don't know if anyone told the resident ghost that! A female spirit, possibly an ex-employee, is said to have haunted certain areas of the ...
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0Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Gainesville, Florida
23.8 miles from Starke, FL
This state park features a natural sinkhole, 120 feet deep and 500 feet wide. It was originally called the "Devil's Millhopper" because bones and fossils were found at the bottom, and it resembled a "millhopper" funnel used in grist mills at the time. Locals thought the devil used ...
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0Sweetwater Branch Inn
Gainesville, Florida
23.8 miles from Starke, FL
The Sweetwater Branch Inn has several buildings, but the blue one in particular seems to have the most paranormal activity - particularly in the attic rooms. Guests sometimes complain of a "heavy feeling" on their chest while sleeping up there. Occasionally the bureau door will open and close ...
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0Newnansville Cemetery
Alachua, Florida
24 miles from Starke, FL
Vague reports have been made about "ghostly figures" walking through the cemetery at night. Newnansville, once a county seat, no longer truly exists - it was long ago swallowed up by the town of Alachua.
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Hippodrome State Theater
Gainesville, Florida
24.1 miles from Starke, FL
So the story goes, the historic theatre is haunted by the apparition of a woman in a beautiful white dress. The theatre building was originally the country courthouse, and during this time, a man went on trial for a murder he didn't commit. His wife, who had evidence to ...
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0Purple Porpoise / Gator City Grille
Gainesville, Florida
24.6 miles from Starke, FL
The Purple Porpoise was a Gainesville institution for years, until it shut down in 2002. According to some, a female student was brutally murdered in the upstairs bathroom of this building in the 1960s, and her spirit (and possibly that of her killer) still remains in the tiny upstairs ...
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0Norman Hall - University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
24.7 miles from Starke, FL
Norman Hall (originally known as P. K. Yonge Laboratory School) is an historic academic building on the eastern campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. It was designed by architect Rudolph Weaver in the Collegiate Gothic style, and built in 1932. It originally housed the university's research and ...
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0Thomas Hall - University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
24.7 miles from Starke, FL
Thomas Hall, built in 1905, is a historic building located in Murphree Area on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, United States. The building is named for William Reuben Thomas, the Gainesville mayor and businessman responsible for bringing the University of Florida to Gainesville. Architect William Augustus ...
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0Beaty Towers
Gainesville, Florida
24.9 miles from Starke, FL
Local legend has it that a girl committed suicide in the 1960s by jumping from the Beaty Towers, but no records of any such incident exists. Locals go even farther to say that Tom Petty (who was resident in Gainesville at around this time) wrote the song "American Girl" ...
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0Gainesville Cemetery / Pine Grove Cemetery
Gainesville, Florida
25 miles from Starke, FL
Two cemeteries side-by-side, supposedly great spots to hang out at night with a digital camera to capture some ghostly apparitions.
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0Olustee Battle Field
Starke, Florida
25.1 miles from Starke, FL
Civil War reenactors claim to occasionally capture strange orbs in photographs, almost like they are soldiers' spirits interacting with the reenactments.
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0St. John's Landing Apartments
Green Cove Springs, Florida
25.2 miles from Starke, FL
These apartments date back to the 1930s, when they served as military housing. For a long period they were run down, until in 1997 they were purchased and renovated. A small cemetery is on site, which may be partially to blame for the numerous ghosts and shadows seen ...
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Alachua Sports Pub and Grill
Alachua, Florida
25.4 miles from Starke, FL
This local establishment has served the community for a long period of time, and was formerly a funeral parlour before its conversion to a bar and grill. Staff have reported that a mischievous spirit haunts the kitchen and main dining room, who has been known to throw pots and ...
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0Steak and Shake
Gainesville, Florida
25.4 miles from Starke, FL
There's a story that five people were murdered inside the walk-in freezer at this Steak and Shake, but so far no evidence for this has yet to be found. Still, modern employees often refuse to spend any time in or around the freezer, even in daylight.
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Old Clay County Jail
Green Cove Springs, Florida
25.7 miles from Starke, FL
This is one of the oldest jails in Florida (though it hasn't been used as a jail since 1972). At least five hangings took place on the front steps of this jail, and it is believed that some of the unusual activity that takes place there now may be ...
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River Park Inn
Green Cove Springs, Florida
26 miles from Starke, FL
This nineteenth century bed and breakfast inn was built in 1880, and appears to be popular with the spirit set. At least three ghosts are known to haunt the inn according to staff and guests, and paranormal investigators have been called to the building on several occasions. The most ...
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0Crispers Restaurant
Gainesville, Florida
27.1 miles from Starke, FL
In earlier days this building was a record studio and a Goodwill - now it's a Crispers restaurant. Locals believe someone died in the Goodwill store long ago, and that person's spirit still haunts the place. Shadows and knocking sounds have been experienced after closing time, as well ...
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0Goody's / Trader Joe's
Gainesville, Florida
27.5 miles from Starke, FL
Once a "Goody's", as of late 2012 this store is now a Trader Joe's, in Butler Plaza. During its Goody's days, employees were constantly harassed by a ghost that would rearrange things to his or her own whims, and set off alarms in the middle of the night. ...
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Greenbriar Road Ghost Lights
Jacksonville, Florida
28.5 miles from Starke, FL
Drive slowly down this road late at night and you might run across the "Greenbriar Lights" - balls of light that come out of nowhere and follow motorists around. Supposedly the local police received so many calls about these strange lights that they hired a scientist to investigate the ...
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Grady House Bed and Breakfast
High Springs, Florida
30.5 miles from Starke, FL
An apparition of a lady in an old-fashioned nightgown has been seen, bringing with her the scent of flowers, lilacs or orange blossoms. The Red Room is the spot where the ghost most often materializes. She also likes to move the chess pieces on a board set up in the ...
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0Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Micanopy, Florida
31.9 miles from Starke, FL
Originally built in 1845, the Helong Mansion is now a stylish bed and breakfast. Some believe the ghost of Inez Herlong still haunts the place, but details are sketchy.
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Sanksville Cemetery
St. Augustine, Florida
35 miles from Starke, FL
The story of this haunted cemetery is told in "Ancient City Hauntings," by Dave Lapham - but we don't currently have any more details on the nature of the ghost(s) there. If you know anything please let us know via the comments below!
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0Wacahoota Cemetery
Micanopy, Florida
35.7 miles from Starke, FL
Not much detail, except that more than a few people say there are strange phenomena here.
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Hotel Blanche
Lake City, Florida
35.9 miles from Starke, FL
Gangster Al Capone was among the guests to stay at this one-time luxury hotel. These days, it is inhabited by businesses on the ground floor and office space on the second, but the third floor remains empty--except for the hotel's haunts. Witnesses here have described disembodied footsteps and voices, the ...
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Anne Lytle School - The Devil's School
Jacksonville, Florida
36.5 miles from Starke, FL
Many spooky legends have been told as to why this old school building now stands unused, including that of a cannibal principal who ate the students, a 1960s furnace explosion that killed many, or the killing spree of an unhappy janitor. This dilapidated building is dangerous, structurally, and is surrounded ...
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San Marco Theatre
Jacksonville, Florida
36.9 miles from Starke, FL
At this art deco movie theater, folks say the ghost of a former manager sometimes pays a visit. Rumor has it that the manager died in the office, and his apparition has been seen in the room late at night.
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Theatre Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
36.9 miles from Starke, FL
Also known as the Little Theatre, the 1938 art deco structure is said to be haunted. The lobby stairwell is home to a mysterious shadow that seems to be of a man wearing a bowler hat.
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Kosicki House
Archer, Florida
37.8 miles from Starke, FL
The old-fashioned mansion dates back to 1893, and is believed to be haunted by the spirit of Cora Wood. Local lore states that her ghost, dressed in white, has returned to the house to search for her lost children. Submitted by Callum Swift
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Florida Theatre
Jacksonville, Florida
37.9 miles from Starke, FL
Elvis Presley performed in this historic theater in 1956, and although it closed in 1980, it re-opened in 1983. Reports say a strange, unexplained humming noise has been noted in the building, and at least one apparition has been caught on camera, sitting in balcony seat E2, section 500, waving.
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0Wayside Antiques / Antique Emporium
Reddick, Florida
37.9 miles from Starke, FL
This place is usually referenced as "Wayside Antiques" but today it is called "Antique Emporium", off exit 368 on Interstate 75 in Reddick. Look for the large red barn-like building. Employees back in the day swore that they would hear their names being called from the back of ...
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0Old St. Luke's Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
38.2 miles from Starke, FL
Now an office for the Arthritis Foundation, this 1878 hospital building originally erected to treat those with tuberculosis has seen its share of tragedy. Rumor has it that it once even housed a coffin factory. Witnesses say that ghostly patients and nurses may be seen walking the halls here.
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Church of the Nazarene
Starke, Florida
39 miles from Starke, FL
There are accounts of an "old man" ghost haunting the church. He's been seen walking up and down the main aisle. Other accounts of a woman screaming in the nursery.
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Fort White Cemetery
Fort White, Florida
39.2 miles from Starke, FL
Not to be confused with New Grove Cemetery, the Fort White Cemetery is a really old cemetery where most of the gravestones are unreadable or have been buried by leaves or dirt. It is definitely spooky and creepy there, it is really overgrown and goes back into the woods ...
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Carriage House Apartments - Chelsea Courtyards
Jacksonville, Florida
41 miles from Starke, FL
Now called Chelsea Courtyards, the Carriage House Apartments are known to ghost enthusiasts for its Apartment 40. Some say that since no one has been able to cohabitate with the ghost, the apartment was used for storage for many years. Witnesses describe poltergeist activity such as things being thrown, as ...
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Dames Point Bridge
Jacksonville, Florida
44.9 miles from Starke, FL
Its actual name is the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge, and it seems to be a popular place for ghosts. The 1988 structure is said to be haunted by an African-American woman whose apparition is seen walking along the bridge. Reports say she died when she was thrown over the bridge ...
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Heritage Baptist Church
St. Augustine, Florida
45.9 miles from Starke, FL
Ghosts that have been reported at this church include the spirits of a former pastor and a deceased churchgoer, and a ghostly angel statue that appears and disappears in the cemetery.
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The House - 8 Arenta St
St. Augustine, Florida
47.1 miles from Starke, FL
June Moore Ferrell's book "The House" was written about this place. In the book she tells of a child, a product of incest between a former owner and her son, who died here and was buried in the back yard. Witnesses have seen the apparition of a woman on the ...
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Hurricane Patty's
St. Augustine, Florida
47.3 miles from Starke, FL
This restaurant was featured in Biography Channel's series, "My Ghost Story" - season 2, episode 3. The segment was entitled "Restless Restroom." Most of the activity here centers on the kitchen and bathrooms. The sounds of a crying woman are heard from the bathrooms, and the facilities ...
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Girvin Road Hitchhiker
Jacksonville, Florida
47.4 miles from Starke, FL
A ghostly girl wearing glasses has been known to appear along Girvin Road after midnight, motioning for passersby to stop their cars. She disappears as soon as the driver looks away.
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0Old Jail
St. Augustine, Florida
47.4 miles from Starke, FL
The Old Jail in St. Augustine is rumored to be haunted. Many prisoners died here, some victims of hanging and harsh conditions leading to sickness and death. Witnesses have reported a phantom sweet smell and the barking of dogs, thought to be phantoms of the sheriff's guard dogs. Footsteps and ...
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24 Cincinnati Avenue
St. Augustine, Florida
47.5 miles from Starke, FL
Legend has it that this 1914 home, called the Capo House, is haunted by a ghostly lady who is stuck on the first floor because she is unable to climb the stairs. Builder Fred Capo and his wife Lottie are said to have died in the house.
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Our House of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida
47.6 miles from Starke, FL
This home dates back to the 1880s and is now made available to tourists as vacation rentals. Staff and guests have reported numerous paranormal experiences, but all seem to be of the harmless sort. Shadow figures are seen and odd noises are heard from parts of the building ...
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Ancient City Inn
St. Augustine, Florida
47.7 miles from Starke, FL
This home was built by a man of Minorcan descent, Charles Segui, in 1910. Previous owners have said that a "playful" ghost inhabits the home - apparently he likes to shuffle jewelry around. If you want the most haunted room, ask for the "Martha Lee" room. (Martha ...
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Ms. Caroline's Guest House
St. Augustine, Florida
47.7 miles from Starke, FL
Although reports say the Guest House is no longer operating, ghost hunters have detected various electronic voice phenomena saying strange phrases like “Must need burping, trash, garbage” and “Garage, moving -- Who are you?” The EVP also have picked up a girl's voice saying “love you,” humming and giggling. Other ...
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0Tolomato Cemetery
St. Augustine, Florida
47.7 miles from Starke, FL
One of the oldest in the U.S., this cemetery has a spooky story. It is said that a young woman once was being prepared for burial here, and during her funeral procession her forehead was accidentally punctured while passing under an Apopinax tree. She bled profusely; it was discovered that ...
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0Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast
St. Augustine, Florida
47.7 miles from Starke, FL
The ghost in this charming bed and breakfast is named Randolph. He likes to move things around in a playful sort of manner - whenever something goes missing, the staff just asks Randolph to put it back and eventually it shows up again.
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0Old City Remedies - Old Drugstore
St. Augustine, Florida
47.7 miles from Starke, FL
This old building is a favorite stop for tourists. It was built in 1739 but was moved to its current spot in 1887. It has been a medicinal/drugstore for most of its history. It is now open to the public and has a very large gift shop ...
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0Old Powder House Inn
Saint Augustine, Florida
47.7 miles from Starke, FL
This historic bed and breakfast inn is rumoured to be haunted by a pair of ghostly girls playing with a set of antique dolls. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast
St. Augustine, Florida
47.7 miles from Starke, FL
We stayed the night at this B&B in 2012. It was 2:23 A.M. and started hearing a party going on in the common area. We could hear glasses clinking, people talking and laughing, old dance music from the 1800's playing. My friend Wednesday, that is her real name, went into ...
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