Haunted Places in Ilwaco, Washington



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    The Lamplighter

    Seaview, Washington

    A ghost believed to be a former owner named Louie is rumored to haunt the bar area, mess with the pool balls during games, and tinker with the electricity. His ashes are reported to be kept in a container on the bar's mantle.


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    Shelburne Inn

    Seaview, Washington

    This historic inn was built at the turn of the nineteenth century as a boarding house and hotel. During the early twentieth century, a team of horses pulled the inn across the street to where it now resides today. And shortly after the inn began operations again, it became ...


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    Thunderbird Motel

    Long Beach, Washington

    3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    It's been a while since this encounter(2005?), but as it was my first, I feel like I should share in hopes that someone out there may be able to validate this experience aside from me and my husband. My husband and I were traveling home from a family visit on the ...


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    Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort

    Long Beach, Washington

    5.8 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The older cabins on the ridge are said to be haunted, and contain journals in which guests log the spooky things they've experienced there. Examples found in the logs include furniture that has been found completely rearranged in the morning, TVs that turn on and off, rocking chairs that rock ...


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    Fort Stevens State Park

    Warrenton, Oregon

    9.7 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    At Stevens State Park, Battery Russell has a bike path said to be haunted by a man in his twenties who holds a flashlight and searches for enemy soldiers. Unexplained sounds also have been reported as well as cold spots and the apparition of a man in fatigues carrying a ...


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    Flavel Mansion

    Astoria, Oregon

    13 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    There have been many reports of hauntings in this house ever since it was converted to a museum in 1951. Phantom music and voices have been heard on the first level of the house, believed to be from the to Flavel sisters who were gifted musicians. A strand, unhappy presence ...


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    Liberty Theater

    Astoria, Oregon

    13.1 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The historic 1925 theater has played host to the likes of Jack Benny, Guy Lombardo, Duke Ellington and Al Capone. It's home to a ghost nicknamed Handsome Paul, who appears suited up for a night out. The apparition of an elderly woman has been seen as well. The ghosts are ...


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    Uppertown Firefighter's Museum

    Astoria, Oregon

    13.8 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This historic building was built in 1896 as an original brewery, before being converted to the town fire station. The building is now a museum preserving the past of the towns firefighting history; and perhaps a few ghosts as well. The building is allegedly haunted by the apparition of a ...


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    Rogue Ales Public House

    Astoria, Oregon

    14.1 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This brew pub is located on the pier of a former cannery that employed children as labourers. A little girl once fell off the pier and drowned in an accident, and staff and patrons to the pub believe she still haunts the general area where she passed away. Around ...


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    Rag & Bone Thrift Shop

    Seaside, Oregon

    22.3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This thrift shop is haunted by a playful spirit, who has been known to move objects around and tousle peoples hair. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Surfside Inn

    Seaside, Oregon

    22.4 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This inn's only claim to fame is that it was once visited by a former president during a visit to the coast. Staff and guests complain of a spook that throws objects at guests in various rooms throughout the establishment. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Shilo Inn Suites

    Seaside, Oregon

    22.4 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Apart from a stunning view of the sea, the hotel has much more to offer; including some ghost stories. Staff and guests have reported having their names called out when there is no one around, cold spots, running footsteps and an entity which has been known to push people around. (Submitted ...


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    Tokeland Hotel

    Tokeland, Washington

    27.7 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    A ghost called Charley haunts this hotel, said to be an illegal immigrant from China who died in the hotel in the 1930s. He has been seen in the hallways and has been known to cause dinner plates at the restaurant to fly up or spin around. A ghost cat ...


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    The Argonauta Inn Beach House

    Cannon Beach, Oregon

    28.6 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Ghengis Hansel disappeared from here after the great storm of 1952. Some say his ghost still lingers in the house, giving guests an eerie feeling especially around its many secret doors.


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    Hannan Playhouse

    Raymond, Washington

    30.2 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The historic playhouse is rumoured to be haunted by up to four spirits. On the day of the grand reopening of the theatre, a member of the theatre company found a set of footprints in a layer of dust several inches thick on the main stage, despite the fact ...


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    Old Wheeler Hotel

    Wheeler, Oregon

    43.5 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Here, folks have witnessed apparitions in reflections or from the corner of their eyes, and spirit orbs have appeared in photographs. Troubles during renovations were attributed to ghosts who weren't welcome to the change, but at last the spirits gave in and allowed the place to be restored.


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    Cooney Mansion Bed and Breakfast

    Cosmopolis, Washington

    46.2 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This historic mansion was built in 1908 and sits atop a hill with spectacular views of the valley below. According to psychics who visited the property, the old building is haunted by up to seven spirits. Witnesses claim to have seen apparitions, heard disembodied footsteps and been locked out ...


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    Polson Museum

    Hoquiam, Washington

    46.9 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Some say the 1924 house museum is haunted by a ghostly lady in white and, in the nursery, the ghost of a young child. The curator denies the claims that any ghosts reside here.


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    Billy's Bar and Grill Restaurant

    Aberdeen, Washington

    47.3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    If you're looking for the most sinister place to eat in town, look no further then this macabre bar and grill. Formerly the union building for sailors arriving from the nearby port, this restaurant was the scene of many murders by a bartender, who befriended weary sailors before shooting ...


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    Kelso Theater Pub

    Kelso, Washington

    55.3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Reports differ as to when the theater was built, but it was sometime in the early 1900s. The identity of the haunts here is also a mystery, but some speculate it may be former employees, movie-loving former patrons, or even a man who was shot on the street outside many ...


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    Scaponia Park

    Scappoose, Oregon

    55.6 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The apparition of a man and his dog have been seen in the park. Legend tells us that he is the ghost of a horse thief from the late 1800s. So the story goes, an angry mob caught the man in his cabin, located on the current park grounds. They ...


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    The Olympic Club Hotel

    Centralia, Washington

    59 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Built in 1908, the historic hotel and saloon has had an eventful past history, and has been the scene of several murders. Staff have reported seeing and hearing apparitions throughout various parts of the establishment. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Montgomery House

    Kalama, Washington

    61.1 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This used to be a B&B and it was the subject of a documentary done by a psychic (who is apparently also an actress and "media personality"). Supposedly the land that this house was on was once Indian tribal land and in the documentary they claim they found loads of ...


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    The Museum Of North Beach

    Moclips, Washington

    63.8 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This delightful quaint museum details the local history, and is believed to be haunted. Staff reported numerous paranormal occurrences, and called in a team of paranormal investigators to assist. The team recorded ghostly voices, strange music and a possessed piƱata. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Kinder Cemetery

    Deer Island, Oregon

    64.4 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Kinder Cemetery is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of an old man name George, who has been known to push or slap visitors and cause the temperature to rise when he is especially angry.


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    Theatre In the Grove

    Forest Grove, Oregon

    70.6 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    According to reports, the three ghosts who haunt this theater are a little girl who runs up and down the aisles, a backstage ghost who is sometimes heard talking in the changing room, and an angry ghost who tinkers with the spotlights and slams the door to the light room.


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    McMenamins Grand Lodge

    Forest Grove, Oregon

    71.3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    A portrait of an apparition seen by many employees is on prominent display in the 1922 Grand Lodge. The ghost is a white-haired woman in a print dress and slippers. One report says she bears a strong resemblence to Anna, a woman who lived in the building for many years ...


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    Washington Governor's Mansion

    Olympia, Washington

    73.7 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The 1908 Governor's Mansion is home to the ghost of a little boy wearing blue clothing. Witnesses say he appears in your peripheral vision--out of the corner of your eye--often in the lobby or bedroom areas.


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    Bigelow House Museum

    Olympia, Washington

    74.9 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This historic mansion was built during the 1850's, and is the oldest house in the entire city. Employees closing down for the night have reported seeing the apparition of a distinguished gentleman examining the displays, who vanishes when approached. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Georgia Pacific

    Olympia, Washington

    75.8 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    People have seen an apparition of an old man walking in the offices above the production floor, sometimes walking through walls. I've seen shadow figures moving in the facility after we closed. I've also seen an amorphous blob shape float up to the ceiling once. I have also heard ...


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    Lake Quinault Lodge

    Quinault, Washington

    80.5 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    In the early 1900s a fire here is said to have claimed the life of a housekeeper, who was caught in the attic and could not escape the building. Her ghost lives in the attic still, most of which was saved and restored. Folks say her presence can be felt ...


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    Lake Quinault Lodge

    Quinault, Washington

    80.5 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    In the early 1900s a fire here is said to have claimed the life of a housekeeper, who was caught in the attic and could not escape the building. Her ghost lives in the attic still, most of which was saved and restored. Folks say her presence can be felt ...


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    Clark County Historical Museum

    Vancouver, Washington

    80.8 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The historical museum is haunted by the apparition of a young boy in old-fashioned clothing, who has been known to materialise in the basement. Voices are also heard when there is no one around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Slocum House

    Vancouver, Washington

    80.9 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Dating back to 1867, the historic mansion is haunted by the wife of the original owner. Known as 'Laura', the spirit often appears to children, and is regarded as a motherly presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

    Vancouver, Washington

    81.5 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The historic area, particularly some of the nearby houses in Officers' Row, is believed to be haunted. As one of them is a private home, trespassing is not permitted. The other 2 are businesses: one real estate office (850 Officers' Row) and the Grant House Art Center and Cafe (1101 ...


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    Shilo Inn

    Portland, Oregon

    82.9 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The areas said to be haunted here are the upstairs sports den and the Canyon Room. Folks have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and a conversation between a man and women. In addition, things such as cups and furniture have been known to move around on their own.


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    Valley Theater

    Beaverton, Oregon

    83.4 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Poltergeist activity has been reported at this theater for many years. During 1994 renovations, something unseen played pranks and frightened the workmen, causing several of them to quit. Employees and visitors still notice odd occurrences here.


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    Falcon Apartments

    Portland, Oregon

    83.6 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    There are two, maybe three ghosts that haunt the apartment block on North Albina Avenue. Phenomenon includes knocking noises on doors when there's no on around late at night, rattling mailboxes and the sighting's of the apparition's of two old men in the corridor's of the apartment. Apartment 101 also ...


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    Fairmount Historic Apartments

    Portland, Oregon

    83.6 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This building was constructed in 1905 for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. It was originally a grand hotel, but now is an apartment complex. Those living in the apartments have reported sighting various apparition's, and feeling an intimidating presence on the lower floor. The feeling is less intimidating on ...


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    Pittock Mansion

    Portland, Oregon

    83.7 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This historic French Renaissance chateau, rumored to be haunted, was a private home until the City of Portland bought it in 1964. It is currently restored and open for visitation, welcoming 80,000 sightseers per year. The mansion has been used as a setting in films such as First Love, The ...


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    McMenamins White Eagle Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    84.5 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The 1905 White Eagle Saloon doubles as a concert venue; acts like ZZ Top, Robert Cray and The Isley Brothers are among those who have played here. History records say in its past days, it had a brothel upstairs and an opium den downstairs, connected to Portland's underground tunnels that ...


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    The Crystal Ballroom

    Portland, Oregon

    84.9 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    When the building is closed for the night, large groups of people can be heard talking, but when investigated, there is no one around. Footsteps that follow people around the building are heard, as well as elevator's going up and down by themselves. Apparition's walk in and out of the ...


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    Benson Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    85.2 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The twelve story hotel was built in 1913, and has experienced haunting ever since then. The original owner of the hotel, Simon Benson, is often seen on the staircase, in the common room area and in the business offices on the lower levels of the hotel. The kindly ghost of ...


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    Old Town Pizza and Brewing

    Portland, Oregon

    85.3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This restaurant sits on top of the Shanghai Tunnels in Portland OR where thousands disappeared. There was a lady that was a prostitute named Nina that was thrown down the elevator shaft and you can sit where the elevator used to be. There are places on the floor where ...


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    Shanghai Tunnels - Portland Underground

    Portland, Oregon

    85.3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    These tunnels, once used to smuggle alcohol during prohibition and even people in an illicit slave trade, are part of an underground city beneath Old Chinatown. Because of their rich history in illegal activity, these tunnels are said to be active with spirits of all kinds.


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    The Heathman Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    85.3 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    The 1927 Heathman has a ghost who likes rooms with numbers that end in 03. Room 703 is a favorite of his. Guests have reported finding their clean towels used, their furniture rearranged, and glasses of water taken away. In Room 803, one guest reported an apparition at the end ...


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    Hoodoo Antiques

    Portland, Oregon

    85.4 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    This historic antique shop is haunted by the apparition of a lady in period clothing and a lace bonnet, who has been seen floating near the rear of the store after closing hours. Staff and customers report occasionally objects will be pushed off shelves by an unseen force. (Submitted by Callum ...


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    Lotus Cafe and Cardroom

    Portland, Oregon

    85.5 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Rumor has it that at this nightclub, something spooky lurks in the basement. It is believed to play pranks on the bartenders and other employees, frightening some of them quite badly.


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    Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery

    Dayton, Oregon

    86 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Locals say a woman who was hanged after being accused of being a witch haunts Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery. Her apparition has been seen standing or walking through the graveyard. Some have heard her laughing, and one person claims to have caught her voice on tape saying "Run Home!" Others say ...


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    McMenamins Hotel Oregon

    McMinnville, Oregon

    86.2 miles from Ilwaco, WA

    Hotel Oregon is located in a building that opened in 1905 as Hotel Elberton. It was renovated in 1998 and hosts an annual UFO convention, and it is decorated with relics of the building's history and the town's famous 1950 UFO sighting. To top it all off, the hotel also ...


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