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0Keddie Resort
Quincy, California
24.6 miles from Chester, CA
Keddie Resort was reportedly the site of an unsolved murder of a family that occurred in Cabin 28. Ghost writing was said to show up on its walls, chairs moved by themselves, etc. The resort stood empty for a while, but since then, Cabin 28 is said to have been ...
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Susanville Elk's Club
Susanville, California
30.9 miles from Chester, CA
This historic building sits on a hill overlooking the township. Locals claim that on stormy nights, people driving past have seen a figure in white looking out at the view. Upon investigation, the building is empty. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Mount Lassen Hotel
Susanville, California
31 miles from Chester, CA
The historic 1926 hotel building and restaurant was the scene of a tragic murder at the turn of the recent century, and a beloved manager passed away. However, it appears that he hasn't left, as his ghost has been seen on several occasions throughout the establishment. Guests have heard ...
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Saint Francis Bar and Grill
Susanville, California
31.1 miles from Chester, CA
Housed in a historic landmark building, this bar and grill restaurant is rumoured to have a haunting. Staff closing up for the night have reportedly heard the sound of ghostly laughter and clinking glasses coming from the main dining room, but upon investigation, no one is there. (Submitted by Callum ...
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Depot Cafe and Restaurant
Magalia, California
38.7 miles from Chester, CA
Magalia Depot, aka Depot Cafe and Restaurant, was a train depot before it became an eatery in 1977. Witnesses here have seen apparitions and heard voices and banging noises, and seen objects fall off shelves. Some employees have had their hair pulled or shoulder grabbed by something invisible, and a ...
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Cherokee Cemetery
Oroville, California
48.5 miles from Chester, CA
Legend has it that in the 1800s, the town sweetheart was murdered, and as punishment, her murderer was burned alive in his house across from the cemetery. Witnesses visiting the cemetery have heard his loud heavy footsteps. Another legend says that those who place flowers at a certain child's grave, ...
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Black Ranch Road
Burney, California
49.2 miles from Chester, CA
The apparition of a little girl dressed in white is said to appear in the road in front of drivers who have been drinking.
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Goodman House Bed and Breakfast
Chico, California
50.9 miles from Chester, CA
The former owner, George Vogelsang, fell down the stairs and died in the late 1950's. He has been reported here ever since. A psychic once picked up that there was the spirit of a kind man and a light presence of a woman; both are harmless. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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California State University - Laxson Auditorium
Chico, California
51.3 miles from Chester, CA
Laxson Auditorium at California State University is believed to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly theatergoer. Performers have noticed her apparition sitting in a balcony seat.
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Walbridge St
Red Bluff, California
54.4 miles from Chester, CA
Many people have seen a little boy in white walking down the road. Many of the homes on the street are old houses used for the Japanese American Internment Camps during world war 2. (Submitted by John W)
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Charles A. Stansfield Jr.
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Downieville River Inn and Resort
Downieville, California
55.8 miles from Chester, CA
Allegedly haunted, possibly by its former owner dating back from the goldrush days. Reports are that a ghost likes to climb into bed with you at night.
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True Brew
Corning, California
56.6 miles from Chester, CA
I used to live there... it used to be a brothel and its the sister hotel to french gulch the building burned down 3 different times one of the times causing the great fire of corning which burned down the entire city.I was in the kitchen at 2:30 am when ...
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Anderson City Hall
Anderson, California
57.1 miles from Chester, CA
Once an 1800s dance hall, the building that houses Anderson City Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Native American woman and her child, who were murdered on the site long ago. Witnesses have heard residual dancing music and the cries of a child.
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Cascade Theater
Redding, California
63.8 miles from Chester, CA
The historic theater is rumoured to be haunted by a man in an old-fashioned suit smoking a cigar. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Nevada County Hospital
Nevada City, California
72.7 miles from Chester, CA
This building has stood for 150 years, but in 2001, its foundation was rocked by a shooting spree which killed two. The building itself is full of asbestos, so if you would like to investigate, protect yourself. Those who were brought to the building's morgue are thought to still be ...
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0National Exchange Hotel
Nevada City, California
73 miles from Chester, CA
This is considered to be the oldest operating hotel in California, and possibly all of the West. Established in 1856, it has been in continuous operation except for a brief period where it was closed down due to fire damage and repaired. People have reported seeing full body apparitions of ...
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0Stonehouse Brewery
Nevada City, California
73.1 miles from Chester, CA
The brewery tunnels underneath the Stonehouse Brewery are said to be haunted by Chinese immigrants who were killed there. The site and its spooky tunnels have been featured on the TV show Ghost Adventures.
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0Holbrooke Hotel
Grass Valley, California
75.6 miles from Chester, CA
The Holbrooke Hotel has a lot of history and a lot of famous former guests. From Ulysses S. Grant to Mark Twain this place did not suffer from a lack of swanky clientele. There are a variety of ghostly rumors that surround this place that was also home ...
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0Del Oro Theatre
Grass Valley, California
75.8 miles from Chester, CA
This theater is said to be haunted by several resident ghosts.
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Century House Inn
McCloud, California
81.1 miles from Chester, CA
Built in 1907, the former county hospital is now a bed and breakfast inn. The current owners have reported the spirit of a man roaming the building, and a female guest felt an unseen, unwelcome guest climb into bed with her. The proprietors consulted a doctor who used to ...
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Marysville Cemetery
Marysville, California
81.3 miles from Chester, CA
The cemetery here has a few ghosts, multiple have been picked up on EVP. Glowing lights have been picked up on photograph and mysterious figures have been seen roaming about. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Mary Aaron Museum
Marysville, California
82.6 miles from Chester, CA
Frank Aaron, who died here, is said to be found in his old room. Voices and footsteps can be heard and full-bodied figures have been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Old Mortuary Inn
Dunsmuir, California
82.8 miles from Chester, CA
A series of books have been written about this location's reputation. The inn was once a mortuary; the mortician's wife claimed that the building was haunted and became a recluse until her death. Doors have slammed themselves and local lore still holds true that the ghosts that once terrorized the ...
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California Theatre
Dunsmuir, California
82.9 miles from Chester, CA
A man and a little girl have been seen here. Employees and theater-goers sometimes get an eerie feeling when they are here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Silver Dollar
Marysville, California
83.1 miles from Chester, CA
Juan Corona, who killed 25 migrant workers near this area, once was associated this building and there's a belief his victims might, also. The building was also once a brothel and some of the former ladies who worked here have been spotted (usually in 19th century attire). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Donner Memorial State Park
Truckee, California
86.2 miles from Chester, CA
The ghost of Tamsen Donner, one of the famed Donner Party who had to resort to cannibalism after becoming trapped here, is said to roam the grounds at night. Witnesses have seen her as a yellowish, glowing, female figure who hovers above the ground.
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The Richardson House
Truckee, California
87.4 miles from Chester, CA
In Christine's Room (named after the woman who once occupied it), Christine can be seen standing by the window. She is usually very solemn and believed to be mourning her children. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hotel Niles
Alturas, California
88.9 miles from Chester, CA
This historic hotel began it's long and illustrious history back in 1908, when it was built for the many residents of the growing town. Since then, the hotel has narrowly escaped demolishment and is now one of the county icons. The third floor of the hotel is believed to have ...
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Nye Hall - University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
91.8 miles from Chester, CA
Built on the site of an old graveyard, the whole building experiences some sort of paranormal activity, however it is concentrated on the first and sixth floors. On the first floor, voices are heard in the bathroom when no one is around. On the sixth floor, there is a ...
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Lake Mansion
Reno, Nevada
92.5 miles from Chester, CA
The Lake Mansion was built in 1877 by W.J. Marsh, then sold to Myron and Jane Lake in 1879. The mansion has been the setting for some strange phenomena over the years.
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Washoe County Courthouse
Reno, Nevada
92.6 miles from Chester, CA
The 1909 Washoe County Courthouse is believed to be haunted by unknown ghosts who have had unhappy dealings with the court system here. Apparitions have been seen moping around the grounds and witnesses have described cold spots and an overpowering feeling of sadness and despair.
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Manzanita Cemetery
Lincoln, California
94.2 miles from Chester, CA
Legend has it that a wildfire once skipped this 1800s cemetery, parting to burn completely around it. Dark shadows and strange noises have been reported inside.
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Latitudes Restaurant Site
Auburn, California
97.7 miles from Chester, CA
While it was open, people used to report walking past a table where a hooded figure was seated, only to vanish when people did a double-take. It could possibly be the ghost of a teenager who lost her daughter and then would sit in that same exact spot for the ...
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Weed Palace Theatre - Radio Star Studios
Weed, California
97.9 miles from Chester, CA
Built in 1933, the theatre stands on the site of the original building that burnt to the ground during the 1920's. Currently a recording studio owned by music producer Sylvia Massy, various singers and songwriters who have played and sung there have reported encountering paranormal activity. A pop singer ...
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Black Butte Saloon
Weed, California
97.9 miles from Chester, CA
The Black Butte Saloon dates back to 1917, when it was founded by bordello madam Georgia Clark. The place is now rumoured to be haunted by a man who died after being pushed down the staircase, along with a prostitute who was beaten to death in a closet in ...
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0American River Inn
Georgetown, California
98.9 miles from Chester, CA
Host to a long history, this inn is rumored to be situated near the site of a mine shaft that claimed the lives of several miners back in the gold rush days. The inn itself however is believed to be haunted by the ghost of another miner, one who ...
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Georgetown Fire Department - Station 61
Georgetown, California
98.9 miles from Chester, CA
A ghost has been caught on camera at this fire station. Appearing to be someone who once lived during the town's mining days, he stood near the building, smiled, and pointed at the map while the firefighters were practicing drills.
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Georgetown Hotel
Georgetown, California
99 miles from Chester, CA
Reportedly haunted by the ghost of the former owner. He is often seen throughout the hotel and has a particular affinity for Room 13. Many people claim to have been woken up in the middle of the night when staying in that room.
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Cal Neva Lodge and Casino
Crystal Bay, Nevada
99.1 miles from Chester, CA
Cal Neva Lodge and Casino, reported to be temporarily closed for complete renovations, is said to be haunted by some famous spirits: Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. Frank Sinatra owned the place in the 1960s and Marilyn Monroe stayed in a cabin here as well. Both Sinatra's and Monroe's cabins ...
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Bowers Mansion
New Washoe City, Nevada
102.1 miles from Chester, CA
The Bowers Mansion is rumored to be full of spiritual activity, perhaps due to the fact that Sandy Bowers married Eilley Cowan, who liked to read fortunes with crystal balls and hold séances. After a string of bad luck, Sandy died and Eilley lost the mansion to foreclosure. She became ...
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Prospectors Road
Garden Valley, California
103.3 miles from Chester, CA
According to legend, miners who boasted about striking it rich would walk along this road only to be ambushed. Hikers have reported seeing a phantom miner who points his finger and stalks the living until they are off of the road. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Thunderbird Lodge Historical Site
New Washoe City, Nevada
104.3 miles from Chester, CA
Thunderbird Lodge, built in 1936, is haunted by the ghost of a workman who visits the pool room. The man was a painter, and he fell off of a ladder to his death. Other spooky spots are the cook and butler's house, the boathouse, and the lodge stairways, all reported ...
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0Sierra Nevada House
Coloma, California
105 miles from Chester, CA
A variety of haunted activity is reported at the Sierra Nevada House. People claim moving objects, electrical items being turned on and off, and ghostly voices and footsteps.
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0Nevada Governor's Mansion
Carson City, Nevada
110.4 miles from Chester, CA
The mansion, first occupied in 1909 by the family of Governor Denver S. Dickerson, is said to be haunted. The ghosts have been identified as the governor's wife, Mrs. Una Dickerson, and their child, June, who was their only child to be born in the house.
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Carson City Mint - Nevada State Museum
Carson City, Nevada
110.6 miles from Chester, CA
Carson City Mint - Nevada State Museum is a site believed to be haunted by spirits from its past. The mint opened in 1869, and in 1872, a worker named Osborne Parker was crushed to death in the basement when equipment fell on him. And Abraham Curry, a mint superintendent ...
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0Abraham Curry House
Carson City, Nevada
110.7 miles from Chester, CA
Allegedly haunted by the original owner, Abraham Curry. People say that his ghost is a full body apparition that is clear enough to be readily identified as the ghost and namesake of the house. This house is not open to the public and is a private office.
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Brewery Arts Center
Carson City, Nevada
110.7 miles from Chester, CA
This 1874 theater was originally built by the Carson Brewing Company, producer of Tahoe Beer. It is rumored to be haunted by maintenance worker James P. Maar, who appears as a polite and eloquent gentleman in a brown-checked suit and yellow tie. His voice has been heard offering assistance in ...
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The Log Cabin
Yreka, California
122.7 miles from Chester, CA
This tavern was the site of many fights during the gold rush era, and there are recorded stating that a man was stabbed to death during an argument. Staff and patrons have reported a malicious male presence haunting the building, and have heard shouting coming from empty rooms. (Submitted by ...
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Franco American Hotel
Yreka, California
122.8 miles from Chester, CA
The hotel building dates back to 1855, however the business is no longer in operation. Visitors to the edifice have reported the apparition of a black-caped man with a cane roaming the second floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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