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0Satan's Hollow Bridge
Shell Rock, Iowa
13.1 miles from Butler County, IAAccording to reports, those who go underneath the bridge may see tall white figures and hear strange sounds. The figures and a feeling of general unease are said to follow you the further you go.
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Camp Ingawanis
Waverly, Iowa
19.2 miles from Butler County, IAIt is said that a 12-year-old boy died here when he jumped from a swing and hit his head on a rock. Folks in the area have noted a moving swing when there is no breeze, and some have heard the boy's giggle.
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0Lawther Hall - University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
22.4 miles from Butler County, IAAccording to some reports, a soldier named Augie is said to haunt the building. It is said that he passed away there when the hall was used as the infirmary. Students have reported cold spots, strange sounds, and moving objects. Other reports say that the place was never an infirmary ...
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0Strayer-Wood Theatre
Cedar Falls, Iowa
22.4 miles from Butler County, IAZelda is the nickname students have for a ghost who plays the piano, makes strange noises, or causes some of the equipment to work by itself.
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0Bartlett Hall - University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
22.4 miles from Butler County, IAStudents tell of a Halloween haunted house that was to be set up in the hall, but the resident spirits must have liked the idea and were willing to lend a ghostly hand. During the setup, so many eerie things happened, flickering lights, slamming doors, temperature changes, that the students ...
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Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Iowa
23.2 miles from Butler County, IAThe gazebo in this old cemetery seems to be the central spot for the spiritual activity. In it, visitors have reported seeing an elderly woman's ghost sitting in a rocking chair, holding a baby. It is said that those who see her feel sadness, rather than fear. Reports say that ...
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Riverside Cemetery
Charles City, Iowa
24.4 miles from Butler County, IAVisitors here have reported dark figures and a feeling of being watched. The ghost of a Native American is said to have been seen -- perhaps it is he who keeps an eye on the place.
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Children of Iron Hill
Charles City, Iowa
24.6 miles from Butler County, IAAccording to local lore, in the 1920s there was a fiery train crash that killed many passengers. One car was full of orphan children who perished in the fires. It is said that the ghost children can still be heard crying, and sometimes the smell of burning is detected. Some ...
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Thompson Hall Dormitory
Iowa Falls, Iowa
28.1 miles from Butler County, IAThe dorm at Ellsworth Community College and Union Cemetery across the street are both said to be haunted. The spirit of town benefactor Mr. Ellsworth himself has been seen, and footsteps and voices have been heard in the dorm's basement.
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Walmart - Flammang Drive
Waterloo, Iowa
30 miles from Butler County, IAEven 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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J L Reece Memorial Park
New Providence, Iowa
38.7 miles from Butler County, IAAccording to reports, a young woman committed suicide in the cornfield at this site. Witnesses have seen her appear in the field and have heard her screaming.
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0Buddy Holly Memorial
Clear Lake, Iowa
45.1 miles from Butler County, IABuddy Holly may be alive beyond the grave. According to reports, some have seen a phantom plane crashing that matches the one involved in the 1959 tragedy. Also, 3 orbs have been caught on tape in the spot where Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens died.
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Riverside Cemetery
Marshalltown, Iowa
47 miles from Butler County, IAIt is said that in the older part of the cemetery there was a chair that looked as if it had been made of wood, although it was concrete. Urban legend said that those who sat in the chair would die within a year. There are contradicting reports as to ...
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0Buchanan County Court House
Independence, Iowa
49.2 miles from Butler County, IAIt 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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Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel
Tama, Iowa
51.2 miles from Butler County, IAScreams and arguing voices have been heard when no one is around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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West Union Hardee's
West Union, Iowa
52 miles from Butler County, IAReports 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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Evergreen Cemetery
Vinton, Iowa
55.9 miles from Butler County, IAThis 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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Conover Road Ghost Family
Ridgeway, Iowa
56.2 miles from Butler County, IAAcoording 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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Shellsburg Cemetery
Shellsburg, Iowa
63.5 miles from Butler County, IAIn 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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0Larsen Hall - Luther College
Decorah, Iowa
63.8 miles from Butler County, IAThe 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
63.9 miles from Butler County, IAStudents 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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0Porter House Museum
Decorah, Iowa
64.1 miles from Butler County, IAActual 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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Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Palo, Iowa
64.8 miles from Butler County, IALocals 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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Parkers Grove Cemetery
Shellsburg, Iowa
65 miles from Butler County, IAAccording to reports, one gravestone boasts a carving of a face. The stone face is said to cry tears at night.
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Farm House Museum
Ames, Iowa
65.3 miles from Butler County, IAThe spirits of two sisters are believed to reside at the museum; details of the hauntings are unknown.
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Fisher Theatre - Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
65.4 miles from Butler County, IANamed for contributor J.W. Fisher, the 1974 theater is rumored to be haunted by Frederica Shattuck, another university theater department contributor. So the story goes, the ghost took up residence in the Fisher Theatre after her Shattuck Theater was demolished.
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0Iowa State University - C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Ames, Iowa
65.5 miles from Butler County, IAA friendly ghost, C.Y. Stephens himself, in fact, is known to haunt this auditorium. He has been seen in the basement tunnels or sitting in the back right corner of the 3rd balcony. He also makes himself known by cold spots and the sound of footsteps. When performers see him, ...
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0Iowa State University - Memorial Union
Ames, Iowa
65.6 miles from Butler County, IAThe hall is a tribute to graduate soldiers who died at war. According to reports, a strange low moan can be heard constantly here. Some say is it the voice of the only woman who ever graduated from the school who died in World War I.
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Friley Hall - Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
65.7 miles from Butler County, IAOne dormitory room is nicknamed Satan’s Legion. Rumor has it that a student killed himself there, and everyone who is assigned to that room either dies or disappears. Reports say many students are afraid to go into the room, and some maintain that because of this, the university stopped assigning ...
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0Bucksbaum Center - Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
68.2 miles from Butler County, IAA haunted wheelchair is said to reside on the stage in the performing arts building. Sometimes it has been known to roll out onto the stage during rehearsals or performances. Legend has it that it is the spirit of a former theater director paying a friendly visit.
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Farrar Schoolhouse
Maxwell, Iowa
70.5 miles from Butler County, IAThis building, formerly a middle school, has been a private residence since 2008. Please respect the owners' privacy. Witnesses have seen the ghost of a small boy in the stairwell; one has also appeared in a photo sitting on the edge of the auditorium stage. Voices of children talking and ...
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The Boone News-Republican
Boone, Iowa
71.7 miles from Butler County, IAEmployees who work late have heard unexplained footsteps and, at times, have heard their names called. The phenomena seem to occur only when the place is nearly empty of people.
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Boone County Historical Society - Masonic Temple
Boone, Iowa
72.3 miles from Butler County, IADating back to 1907, the historic former masonic temple and museum may have a resident ghost. Known as 'Frank', the poltergeist frequently slams doors and turns on lights after the place has been closed up for the night. Disembodied footsteps have also been heard on the second floor, and ...
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0David Ryan House
Newton, Iowa
72.5 miles from Butler County, IAActual details of this alleged haunting seem to spring from a single source, a local paranormal group who claims the house is haunted. Alleged haunting is basically hearing footsteps and voices. Some EVPs are claimed by the paranormal group that offers occasional tours of the house for interested ...
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Capitol II Theatre
Newton, Iowa
72.5 miles from Butler County, IAThe theater, which first opened in 1927, is said to be haunted by an eerie presence. One employee was forcefully pulled backward by his hair. Paranormal researchers investigated in 2012, and the results turned up unexplained photos, strange sounds, and physical contact from the presence.
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Newton Daily News
Newton, Iowa
72.5 miles from Butler County, IAThe Daily News building was built in 1921 specifically for the town newspaper. Over the years, rumors and jokes have been heard from the newsroom to the press room about ghosts haunting the old building. Since inviting members of the Jasper County Paranormal Idealist to investigate the building on Oct. ...
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Newton Community Theatre
Newton, Iowa
72.9 miles from Butler County, IAT.G., or Theater Ghost, is said to haunt this building. One board member reported seeing an apparition of a man on the stage, and it is said that actors often have difficulty finding their props. Any such difficulty, of course, is attributed to T.G.
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Children's Forest
Newton, Iowa
73.2 miles from Butler County, IALocals will tell you that an antique glass jar was found in these woods and taken to a nearby resident's garage, and shortly thereafter, the spirit of a very sad-looking Native American appeared and walked right through a table. The next day, the jar was taken back to the forest ...
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Sugar Grove Cemetery - Metz Cemetery
Newton, Iowa
75.1 miles from Butler County, IAThis old cemetery is known for a glowing tombstone, purportedly owned by Charles M. Baker, who died April 17, 1881. According to urban legend, when vehicle headlights shine into the cemetery from a nearby interstate bridge, the tombstone emits an eerie glow. No one knows the reason behind this phenomenon.
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The Mud Man of Metz Bridge
Newton, Iowa
76.4 miles from Butler County, IAAs urban legend has it, a mud monster, or Mud Man, lives under the bridge. Some say the Mud Man is a spirit lingering from a fatal car accident that once occurred in the mud near the river; the body was never found. Others assert the tale was created by ...
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Mt Hope Cemetery
Madrid, Iowa
79.6 miles from Butler County, IAThe ghost of a child named Sara resides at this cemetery. She and four other children from her family are buried near the back. Sara is said to follow around visitors and ask for someone named Ree. She is also known to touch people and tug at clothing if her ...
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Mrs B's Bed and Breakfast Inn
Lanesboro, Minnesota
79.7 miles from Butler County, IAIt just wouldn't be a haunted inn without a famous ghost, and this delightful historic bed and breakfast is allegedly haunted by Buffalo Bill, where he stayed the night on several occasions. In Room #001 (River Song Room), a curious apparition has been reported. Guests have reported seeing a shadowy ...
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Machinist's Hall
Conroy, Iowa
80.4 miles from Butler County, IAThis meetinghouse was once a school, and it is said to be haunted by flickering lights in the night. Voices have been heard behind the building, as well. Note: Some Internet sites mistakenly call it "Mechanists Hall."
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Indian Dam - Indian Fish Trap State Preserve
Homestead, Iowa
80.5 miles from Butler County, IAThe restless spirits of the Sauk Nation people who build the dam are said to haunt this area during full moons. The sounds of chanting and drums have been heard.
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Mary Wright - Granny Sprague Cemetery
Homestead, Iowa
81 miles from Butler County, IAThe ghost of Mary Wright, a child of 6 who died in 1854, appears as a pale blue light over her grave, some say. She is said to appear during the final minute of each year.
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Greencastle Cemetery
North Liberty, Iowa
87 miles from Butler County, IASomething 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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