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0Sacred Heart Mission Site and Cemetery
Konawa, Oklahoma
16.1 miles from Byars, OK
The Sacred Heart Mission was established in 1876 and later became a convent and a school for girls. The initial heritage site was destroyed by fire in 1901, but the mission site was rebuilt. Ruins of many past buildings are still visible today, and so are the spirits that haunted ...
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Violet Springs Cemetery
Konawa, Oklahoma
16.9 miles from Byars, OK
Witnesses have reported phantom growling noises near a grave with a headstone that says "murdered by human wolves." However, rumor has it that tombstone inscription actually refers, albeit cryptically, to the fact that the woman buried here was killed by a botched abortion attempt.
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Eskridge Hotel Museum
Wynnewood, Oklahoma
17.4 miles from Byars, OK
This hotel-turned-museum boasts more than historic exhibits -- it's said to have some haunts as well. Mannequins in the displays are said to move, and shadows can be seen moving through the place.
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Salem Presbyterian - Family Land Church
Sulphur, Oklahoma
18.5 miles from Byars, OK
According to one local legend about this church and its surrounding area, around the turn of the century a man killed his wife and daughter here and buried them nearby. He committed suicide later, and his apparition has been seen on the property. The screams of his family have been ...
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Kendall's Restaurant
Noble, Oklahoma
26.8 miles from Byars, OK
Formerly a grocery store, the building that houses the restaurant is over a hundred years old. During its long and eventful history, the place has amassed many stories, and according to some, four separate entities that now haunt the place. A visiting medium encountered a ghostly girl in an ...
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Veteran's Lake
Sulphur, Oklahoma
26.8 miles from Byars, OK
There are a few stories surrounding this public lake. Some say a boy swimming here once drowned, and his mother also drowned trying to rescue him; her apparition has been seen hovering on the lake's surface. Another story is that it was a teen girl who died in a boating ...
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Shawnee's Ritz Theater
Shawnee, Oklahoma
32.1 miles from Byars, OK
It was built in 1897 as a dry goods store, and then it was turned into a boarding house. The Ritz theater was born in 1926, and it may be haunted by a 1900s projectionist named Leo Montgomery who died of a heart attack during a movie showing. Flickering lights ...
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Historic Sooner Theater
Norman, Oklahoma
32.7 miles from Byars, OK
The 1929 Sooner Theater is haunted by the 'White Lady', the apparition of an elegant woman in a white dress seen descending the main staircase. Others claim to have heard the wails of a crying baby. The theater is a stop on the local ghost tour. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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S and J Marketplace
Norman, Oklahoma
32.7 miles from Byars, OK
The antiques store is rumoured to be haunted. Disembodied footsteps have been heard in empty aisles, and temperature drops have been reported with no apparent source. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Blanchard Cemetery
Blanchard, Oklahoma
39.3 miles from Byars, OK
Witnesses at Blanchard Cemetery have reported unexplained lights and the apparition of a tall man in black pants who may wave.
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Moore First United Methodist Church
Moore, Oklahoma
40.6 miles from Byars, OK
The church turned 125 this year and has some history. As a 125 year old church something probably haunts it. It has been set on fire, torn down, and a whole lot of other stuff. some people have said that a black shadow in the shape of a woman. ...
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0The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
48.7 miles from Byars, OK
Rumor has it that a former maid killed herself and her illegitimate daughter by jumping out the window here. It is these deaths that folks say spurred the hauntings. Female guests have reported hearing infants' cries during the night, and male guests have been propositioned by a female voice, or ...
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Langston's Western Wear
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
49.1 miles from Byars, OK
The 1919 building that houses Langston's Western Wear was originally a dance hall and bar. It is said to be haunted by two ghosts, Rose and Patty, who are trying to find each other. The 1920s-1930s women were sisters and taxi dancers at the dance hall when a jealous boyfriend ...
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Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
Spencer, Oklahoma
49.6 miles from Byars, OK
At Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, several graves date back to the 1800s and there is said to be a statue of Jesus missing several fingers and an eye. Witnesses say ghostly orbs turn up in some photos taken here.
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Henry Overholser Mansion
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
49.8 miles from Byars, OK
Built in 1903, the 20-room Victorian mansion is home to some eerie occurrences. During tours, some visitors have had their hair pulled or had something unseen jostle them. At least one young boy has seen the apparition of a woman believed to be Mrs. Overholser.
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The County Line - Gabriella's Italian Grill
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
52 miles from Byars, OK
Gabriella's Italian Grill, formerly The County Line barbecue restaurant, is housed in a building that has been a Prohibition-era dance hall, a gambling establishment and a bordello. Legend has it that the joint was a favorite hangout of famed gangster Pretty Boy Floyd. One ghost known to reside here is ...
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Museum of Pioneer History
Chandler, Oklahoma
58 miles from Byars, OK
The 1898 edifice that houses the historic museum was constructed immediately after a tornado flattened the original township. Known as the "Mascho Building', the place is rumoured to have a ghost or two. The owner got more than he bargained for after opening a haunted house attraction, with several ...
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Tucker Cemetery
Duncan, Oklahoma
58.6 miles from Byars, OK
Rumor has it that at this closed cemetery, graves will appear empty one moment and covered over with grass the next. It is also said that something unseen may grab your leg and that tombstones will inexplicably fall over and then right themselves.
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Arcadian Inn
Edmond, Oklahoma
58.9 miles from Byars, OK
Local folk say that the 1908 historic bed and breakfast is haunted by the ghost of Edith Ruhl, the wife of the doctor who built the original mansion. The inn is believed to have closed down. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Fort Washita
Durant, Oklahoma
60.7 miles from Byars, OK
Fort Washita, established in 1842, was overrun by Confederate forces in 1861. It now stands in ruins surrounded by ghostly legends. One is about a ghost who resides here called Aunt Jane, thought to be beheaded by thieves or soldiers. She appears headless and wearing a white gown, searching for ...
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, Oklahoma
71.1 miles from Byars, OK
At Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Morrison Building, the apparition of a little boy has been seen walking around the basement. Apparently there used to be a pool here, and the little boy drowned in it. It is also said that a janitor died here under mysterious circumstances. And at the ...
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Blue Belle Saloon
Guthrie, Oklahoma
72.5 miles from Byars, OK
Blue Belle Saloon is a turn-of-the-century structure that was once a bordello run by madame Miss Lizzie. Apparitions have been seen of men and bordello girls, thought to be Miss Lizzie and two of her girls, Claudia and Estelle. Claudia was allegedly beaten to death and buried inside the saloon. ...
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Old Santa Fe Depot of Guthrie
Guthrie, Oklahoma
72.5 miles from Byars, OK
As of January 2013, this 1900s train depot is no longer in operation, and stands empty and for sale. The old Harvey House restaurant was here, and the Harvey family lived upstairs for years. Legend has it that Mrs. Harvey's ghost still lingers here, and has been seen peeking out ...
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Mary Jane's 1896 Cafe and Pub
McAlester, Oklahoma
72.9 miles from Byars, OK
Mary Jane’s 1896 Bar & Grille is also known as "The 1896" -- and the place was, in fact, built in 1896. Legend has it that there were several deaths, including murders and suicides, in the apartment above it, and the resultant ghosts like to play pranks. One ghost likes ...
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Stone Lion Inn
Guthrie, Oklahoma
72.9 miles from Byars, OK
One ghost who haunts this inn is said to be a little girl named Augusta. She is around 8 years old and frequents the third floor. She moves objects and touches guests on the cheek while they are asleep. Another haunt who resides here is that of a man who ...
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Fort Reno
El Reno, Oklahoma
73 miles from Byars, OK
Fort Reno, named for General Jesse L. Reno, who died at the Battle of South Mountain, became a permanent post in July 1875. It is said to be haunted by shadow figures, apparitions of children, and phantom sounds made by ghostly soldiers.
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Cushing Country Club
Cushing, Oklahoma
78.1 miles from Byars, OK
Cushing Country Club is rumored to be haunted by a ghost known as Irene. Legend has it that she perished in a fire at the house that formerly stood on the property. Orbs and recordings of voices were found by paranormal investigators.
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First Christian Church
Cushing, Oklahoma
78.1 miles from Byars, OK
The apparition of a woman in white has been walking between the pews of the church, and in the hallways of the church. The lights go on and off late at night when no one is around. The church organ plays by itself, and continues to play when the source ...
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Barrett Drug Store
Denison, Texas
82.5 miles from Byars, OK
The old-fashioned drug store may have closed down, but the façade sign and spirits that haunt the place remain behind. Visitors have reportedly seen the apparition of a former owner, and have encountered an eerie entity in the confectionery section. Cold spots and disembodied footsteps have been felt and ...
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Hart Place Mall
Denison, Texas
82.6 miles from Byars, OK
Dating back to the early 1900's, this former mortuary and furniture store is now an antiques warehouse. The place is haunted by a female apparition known as 'Miss Shirley', whose appearance is often accompanied by an icy wind. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Hotel Denison
Denison, Texas
82.6 miles from Byars, OK
The 1884 hotel was damaged by fire, causing the death of several guests and employees. Current visitors to the building have seen their spirits going about their business as usual, despite the fact that they perished almost a century ago. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Old Plantation Restaurant
Medicine Park, Oklahoma
83 miles from Byars, OK
The 1910 restaurant and former hotel is rumoured to be haunted by a horde of spirits from the past. The ghosts include a little girl playing in an upstairs hallway, a brown-haired prostitute who manifests on the staircase and even the apparition of country swing musician Bob Wills. A ...
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0Student Union - Atherton Hotel
Stillwater, Oklahoma
86.1 miles from Byars, OK
Folks have reported seeing shadows or mysterious glows, and lights will turn on by themselves. Doors lock or unlock by themselves, and cold breezes may be felt.
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Sapulpa Historical Museum
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
93.9 miles from Byars, OK
Three floors of exhibits detail the town's past, but visitors may see more than museum artifacts here. Phantom voices and strange flitting forms have been noticed here, and ghost investigators have captured electronic voice phenomena.
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Pawnee Bill Museum Ranch
Pawnee, Oklahoma
101.6 miles from Byars, OK
Pawnee Bill himself and other ghosts have been detected by visitors here; his image is said to eerily appear in a painting on the second floor. A fierce chill has been noted in an upper bedroom, and May Lillie, Pawnee Bill's wife, is believed to haunt her favorite chair near ...
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1895 Building
Bowie, Texas
101.6 miles from Byars, OK
Supposedly haunted by the apparition of a telephone operator known as 'Sarah'. Poltergeist activity is been experienced in the store located in the building, as well as the adjacent diner. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Noble House Restaurant and Hotel
Watonga, Oklahoma
102 miles from Byars, OK
This quaint 1912 hotel and restaurant features rooms named after local residents, and is rumoured to have several ghost stories associated with the building. Guests staying on the second floor claim to have heard footsteps on the roof, strange whispering voices and have felt a cold presence in their ...
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Witches Gate
Wichita Falls, Texas
103 miles from Byars, OK
The burned mansion is the centerpiece of a local legend. Many different stories circulate here. Some say the wealthy family who lived here was met with tragedy when the father passed away. The mother went crazy and burned the house. Another tale says robbers broke into the house, and one ...
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Whistle Stop Cafe
Van Alstyne, Texas
103.9 miles from Byars, OK
Staff and diners at this café have reported ghostly voices, chairs moving around of their own accord and a clock that routinely falls off the wall for no apparent reason. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Philbrook Museum of Art
Tulsa, Oklahoma
105.6 miles from Byars, OK
At this art museum, some say the statues' eyes follow you, and if you look closely, you may notice their heads actually turn! Reports also mention lights that turn on by themselves up and down the hallways when no one is there.
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Tulsa Spotlight Theatre
Tulsa, Oklahoma
105.7 miles from Byars, OK
Some say those who visit the second floor alone or with only one other person may hear footsteps in the costume room. The basement is also said to be a bit eerie, with strange scratch marks on the walls and, as some witnesses have reported, a faint sound of phantom ...
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Murders at Hammon and Hatton
Wichita Falls, Texas
105.7 miles from Byars, OK
Local lore tells of a couple who parked here to make out. A man in black knocked on their window, and they opened it up. Immediately and unceremoniously, he killed the couple. The only clue found was a bloody hook said to be hanging on the nearby railing. The phantom ...
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Dr. White's Sanitorium - Old Insane Asylum
Wichita Falls, Texas
106.1 miles from Byars, OK
At the old art-deco building, formerly said to have been an insane asylum, folks have reported the sound of footsteps and of water dripping in the basement, although there has been no water turned on here for years. The building has since been turned into a private residence.
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"Little Sister" Statue - Flora Kemp - Riverside Cemetery
Wichita Falls, Texas
106.5 miles from Byars, OK
The statue of Flora, engraved with "Little Sister," is known among the locals as the Crying Bride. The statue is said to shed tears. So the story goes, on her wedding day, Flora tripped and fell down the Kell House stairs to her death. But some question this story: Other ...
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Brady Theater
Tulsa, Oklahoma
106.7 miles from Byars, OK
Brady Theater, a public assembly facility since 1914, is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of opera singer Enrico Caruso, who performed there in 1920. Local legend has it that it was here that he caught the cold that led to his 1921 death by pleurisy.
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Gilcrease Museum
Tulsa, Oklahoma
106.9 miles from Byars, OK
Nighttime security guards and other employees reportedly have witnessed a ghost that roams the halls in the museum.
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Cain's Ballroom
Tulsa, Oklahoma
106.9 miles from Byars, OK
Built in 1924, the historic Cain's Ballroom is a concert venue that has hosted such acts as the Sex Pistols, Van Halen and the Ramones. The building is believed to be haunted. Cold and hot spots, orbs that show up in photos, and lights that turn on and off have ...
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Pinky's Cave
Wichita Falls, Texas
107.1 miles from Byars, OK
A painted warning in the cave says “Stop now or Pinky’ll get you!” Pinky's Cave is a 3-mile concrete drainage ditch. Several decades ago, teenager Robert Pinkman claimed the tunnel for himself and his friends, calling it Pinky’s Cave. It became the stuff of neighborhood legends, a hangout for kids ...
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Tyrrell Hall - University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
107.9 miles from Byars, OK
Tyrrell Hall, located in the center of the University of Tulsa, is one of the three original buildings on the campus, which predates the city itself. Until recently, it housed the university's school of music since the university's establishment in 1894. The building is comprised of a ground ...
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