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0Lennox College
Hopkinton, Iowa
15.5 miles from New Vienna, IA
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0Pettlon Family House
Manchester, Iowa
17.6 miles from New Vienna, IA
This home was built by the Pettlon family back in 1913, and has been in the family all that time. It is now for sale as of 2014. A member of the Pettlon family has shared with us her paranormal experiences there: "Visiting my Grandmother in the family home ...
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Mossy Glen Hollow
Strawberry Point, Iowa
20.1 miles from New Vienna, IA
Pearl Shine, a woman who in 1936 conspired with her hired hand to kill her husband, is said to haunt this peaceful area. Pearl was caught, tried, and convicted, and she died in prison. Other ghosts here include a man who committed suicide by walking into the muddy bog, and ...
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0Mary Frances Hall - Clarke College
Dubuque, Iowa
21.7 miles from New Vienna, IA
Called Mary Fran by students, this hall was built in 1924 and is said to be haunted by school founder Mary Frances Clarke. Students have experienced unexplained footsteps in the hall and an uneasy feeling of being watched, and they have seen a shrouded apparition near the chapel. In other ...
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Stagecoach Inn Museum
Manchester, Iowa
21.7 miles from New Vienna, IA
The Stagecoach House, formerly an inn and a museum, is now a private residence, so please respect the owners' privacy. The building is said to be haunted by the Baker family, who used to own and run the museum and are buried in a nearby graveyard.
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Fischer Building
Dubuque, Iowa
22.9 miles from New Vienna, IA
There are two ghosts that appear from time to time in the mid-19th-century Fischer Building, according to those in the know. One is a tall man who walks in the basement, and the other is a woman wearing a 1920s- or '30s-style dress and furs who walks around on the ...
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Redstone Inn and Suites
Dubuque, Iowa
23 miles from New Vienna, IA
The nineteenth century inn was built in 1894 by a man who was forced to jump ship in the town and ended up prospering and owning a wagon empire. Staff and guests nowadays have reported seeing the apparition of an distinguished gentleman, while the owner claims to have heard ...
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0Grand Opera House
Dubuque, Iowa
23 miles from New Vienna, IA
The haunts at this opera house, built between 1889 and 1890, like to pull pranks. The lights operate by themselves, and cameras and tape recorders behave strangely. Witnesses have also heard ghostly singing from a seemingly empty stage, and apparitions have been seen as well. The ghosts here are loved ...
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Hotel Julien
Dubuque, Iowa
23.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
According to staff and guests at this historic boutique hotel, sightings of the apparition of a man in period clothing on the upper floors of the hotel aren't uncommon; and neither are the legends surrounding his appearance. Some believe this spectre is Al Capone, who frequently stayed in the ...
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Franklin Hotel
Strawberry Point, Iowa
23.3 miles from New Vienna, IA
This 1900’s hotel is believed to be haunted by two ghosts, including that of a woman named Lily and of a former merchant. Singing voice, and the apparition of a woman in a ballroom outfit (most likely Lily) have been seen on various floors of the hotel. Objects move around ...
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0Matthias Ham House
Dubuque, Iowa
23.6 miles from New Vienna, IA
No one knows exactly who is haunting the Matthias Ham museum, but ghostly tales abound. People have felt icy drafts in rooms that are closed, objects move and lights turn on independently of any explainable source. People also claim to hear strange noises and occasional whispering. One of ...
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Captain Merry Historic Inn
East Dubuque, Illinois
24.4 miles from New Vienna, IA
This historic inn is believed to have closed, and may now be a private residence. The building the inn was housed in has a colourful past, and is rumoured to be one of the most haunted houses in town. Reports range from sightings of a woman in a black ...
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Lover's Leap
Elkader, Iowa
26.3 miles from New Vienna, IA
Local legend says that in the early 1830s, a young man named Lou Millville became friendly with the Native Americans who lived nearby, especially the chief's daughter White Cloud. One day, Lou followed two braves into the woods to learn the whereabouts of some nearby lead mines. He was discovered, ...
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0Edinburgh Manor
Monticello, Iowa
28.6 miles from New Vienna, IA
Built in 1908, this building is rumored to be hopping with haunts. It has been a mental institution among other things, and at least 80 people are said to have died here. For ghost enthusiasts, the place is available for private lockdowns.
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Holy Cross Cemetary
Anamosa, Iowa
31.3 miles from New Vienna, IA
An old hanging tree is said to lie behind the first group of trees in back of this cemetery. Orbs and shadowy figures are reported to appear here; the area is said to be an old Native American burial ground.
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Matsell Bridge - Matt's Bridge
Central City, Iowa
31.9 miles from New Vienna, IA
Legend around town says that if you drive out the the middle of the bridge and shut off the car, an unseen force will push your car across the bridge. What's more, you will hear strange sounds outside around your car, and when you leave the place, you will see ...
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Desoto House Hotel
Galena, Illinois
36.1 miles from New Vienna, IA
The 1855 DeSoto House Hotel boasts such esteemed former guests as Abraham Lincoln and William Jennings Bryan. It was also the presidential campaign headquarters for Ulysses S. Grant, among others. Although the identity of the ghosts here is unknown, many folks have reported phantom cigar smoke, voices in the halls, ...
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Otto's Place
Galena, Illinois
36.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
This quaint restaurant is haunted by Otto Sallman, the namesake of the establishment. A former tenant and café owner, his apparition has been seen walking the railroad tracks adjacent to the building. The current owners believe he is a welcoming spirit, who simply intends to greet customers to his ...
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Effigy Mounds
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
37.4 miles from New Vienna, IA
The historic Indian Mounds are said to be haunted by the spirits of the Native Americans. Residents who live nearby have reported ghostly moans on the wind at night.
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Springville Cemetery
Springville, Iowa
37.8 miles from New Vienna, IA
According to reports, a gravedigger died in 1920 while digging a grave. He fell in and broke his neck, which killed him instantly. It is said you can still see him working at night, with a glowing green shovel.
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0The Ably House
Scales Mound, Illinois
38.9 miles from New Vienna, IA
There were allegedly some murders that took place in this old home, and it is said that the spirits of the dead still remain within its walls.
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0Buchanan County Court House
Independence, Iowa
39.8 miles from New Vienna, IA
It is said that in the late 1800s or early 1900s a man was hung here, but something went awry with the process and he died a slow, painful death. His ghost is said to haunt the place at night; it has been seen hanging from a rope.
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1875 Decker Hotel
Maquoketa, Iowa
40.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
This hotel was built in (you guessed it) 1875, and is rumoured to be haunted by a prankster ghost who plays with the lights. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0Granger House Museum
Marion, Iowa
43.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
Folks around these parts will tell of a ghost at the Granger House Museum. Her white figure is said to be seen at midnight, sitting in front of a window.
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0Carlos O'Kelly's
Marion, Iowa
44.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
The bar is said to be haunted by prank-playing spirits. Workers say the lights flicker, the blenders start up by themselves even when unplugged, and plates fall off their racks.
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The Trunkless Tree - Campbell Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
45.1 miles from New Vienna, IA
Is it an optical illusion or a spirited trick? Locals say that if you visit this cemetery at night and turn off your headlights, you will see a tree that looks as if it has no trunk. It appears to float in the air. Reports say there used to be ...
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Wildwood Apartments
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
45.5 miles from New Vienna, IA
It is said that a convicted child molestor once lived here and was beaten to death by one of the victims' parents. Some say you can hear the cries of his victims echoing through the apartment halls late at night.
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0Boscobel Hotel
Boscobel, Wisconsin
45.5 miles from New Vienna, IA
This hotel's claim to fame is that it was the spot where the Gideon's Bible originated. The ghost of Adam Bobel, the hotel's original builder, has been seen here by employees and guests alike.
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West Union Hardee's
West Union, Iowa
45.5 miles from New Vienna, IA
Reports say that highways were built over the old cemetery, which lies about where the Hardee's stands. Employees have heard their names being called when they were alone, have felt cold spots, and have had things misplaced. Some accounts tell of a Ouija board incident in which a spirit inhabited ...
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Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Palo, Iowa
45.9 miles from New Vienna, IA
Locals will point out that there are 13 stairs that lead up a hill into this cemetery. Unexplained voices have been captured on tape here, and visitors have seen apparitions and felt the touch of something unseen.
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Stello Performance Hall - Mount Mercy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
46.6 miles from New Vienna, IA
Reports say that a nun once hanged herself from the choir loft balcony, and she now wanders the halls. Especially haunted is said to be Warde Hall.
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0Brucemore
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
46.8 miles from New Vienna, IA
The library is allegedly haunted by a poltergeist-type entity who moves objects, laughs and makes other noises. Some people claim to see a glowing "presence" in the library as well.
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0Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
47.7 miles from New Vienna, IA
The resident ghost here is Helen, a student who died of influenza in 1918. A grandfather clock located here is said to have been donated by her parents; it used to be in her dorm. Some say the clock is where her spirit lives, but she may come out at ...
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
48 miles from New Vienna, IA
The ghost of a little Czech girl named Tillie is said to linger in this cemetery, haunting through the night carrying a lit candle. It is said she may try to pull visitors into a mausoleum.
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0Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
48.4 miles from New Vienna, IA
The building was the town library until 1985. According to stories told by locals, one day in the 1960s a regular patron named Hazel visited the library. She was seen walking through the rooms by patrons and employees alike. However, it was soon realized that Hazel had passed away in ...
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Shellsburg Cemetery
Shellsburg, Iowa
50.3 miles from New Vienna, IA
In the cemetery stands a statue of an angel, which marks the grave of two children who died in the 1940s. Locals say the angel statue will cry real tears at night.
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0The Walker House
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
52.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
The magnificent stone hotel and restaurant dates back to the 1800s. It is said that the hauntings here may stem from a man during that century who was hanged from a tree outside by an angry mob after he stole a horse from his neighbor. Witnesses to the hauntings have ...
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Parkers Grove Cemetery
Shellsburg, Iowa
52.8 miles from New Vienna, IA
According to reports, one gravestone boasts a carving of a face. The stone face is said to cry tears at night.
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Evergreen Cemetery
Vinton, Iowa
53.1 miles from New Vienna, IA
This cemetery is home to a ghostly woman on horseback who wears a white dress and rides up and down the train tracks. There are also reports of strange phenomena surrounding a statue and apparitions of military men who wander in the portion of the cemetery for unknown soldiers.
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Hickory Hill Cemetery
Charlotte, Iowa
53.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
Legend has it that the ghost of a little girl doesn't want visitors here at all, and she may point at the gates as if telling you to leave. The sound of crying babies also has been heard here.
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Swing Inn
Ferryville, Wisconsin
55.1 miles from New Vienna, IA
On nights when business is slow, the apparition of a prostitute nicknamed Blue Moon may show up. She can be heard walking up and down the stairs.
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Greencastle Cemetery
North Liberty, Iowa
61.3 miles from New Vienna, IA
Something eerie may be going on in this old cemetery. Even though no one has been buried here for a long time, reports say the earth looks freshly dug up. Tombstones are said to move about, and some have seen a teenage witch dressed in black with long, dark hair. ...
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Conover Road Ghost Family
Ridgeway, Iowa
61.4 miles from New Vienna, IA
Acoording to local lore, a family of four once died near a group of evergreen trees along the road. Their four shadowy apparitions have been seen near the place.
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Walmart - Flammang Drive
Waterloo, Iowa
62.3 miles from New Vienna, IA
Even Wal-Mart is not immune to spirits. Employees say Jeremiah, a 12-year-old boy, haunts the store by playing pranks, moving merchandise and tugging on the employees' smocks. He also taps them on the shoulder at times. Those who have seen him say he is pale, thin, and wears black pants ...
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0Porter House Museum
Decorah, Iowa
62.3 miles from New Vienna, IA
Actual details of this haunting are vague and hard to come by. Most accounts simply refer to "playful spirits" who inhabit this estate, without any specifics on the actual details. If you've encountered any ghostly activity while visiting the museum, drop us a line and share some details!
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0Larsen Hall - Luther College
Decorah, Iowa
63.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
The third floor is said to be haunted by Gertrude, a ghost who likes to pull fire alarms and hide students' belongings, or replace students' clothing with old-fashioned versions. She is reported to be the spirit of a prospective student of the college who was killed by a car while ...
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0Regents Center - Luther College
Decorah, Iowa
63.4 miles from New Vienna, IA
Students tell the story of an unfortunate janitor at this sports facility who committed suicide in the 1990s. Staff members have reported seeing his ghost.
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0Black Angel - Oakland Cemetery
Iowa City, Iowa
64.2 miles from New Vienna, IA
Strange phenomona occur here, seemingly revolving around two statues: the Black Angel and a young girl set on a pedestal. Folks have reported seeing strange lights and the Angel walking about as a glowing shape. It is said that the little girl statue will pick out one member of a ...
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0Currier Hall - University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
64.6 miles from New Vienna, IA
Students like to tell of a triple suicide that occurred on the 4th floor. The reason? Three roommates fell in love with the same man. It is said that if roommates get into arguments, their ghosts will step in to restore harmony. Rumor also has it that the ghost of ...
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Watt's Antiques and Collectables
Iowa City, Iowa
65 miles from New Vienna, IA
This address, at the corner of Muscatine Ave. and Dearborn Rd., is now an antique store that is rumored rumored to be haunted. People are said to have heard footsteps, voices, seen apparitions, and felt patches of paranormal feelings (ex. cold spots, uncomfortable feelings...) A great place to visit for ...
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