Haunted Places in Iron River, Michigan



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    Kitchie Cemetery

    Trout Creek, Michigan

    29.3 miles from Iron River, MI

    Among the strange, ghostly phenomena reported at Kitchie Cemetery are the sound of chainsaws and screaming and floating orbs around visitors' cars.


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    The Paulding Light

    Bruce Crossing, Michigan

    31.2 miles from Iron River, MI

    The Paulding Light, aka Dog Meadow Light, has shown up in a valley since the 1960s and was featured on TV's Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. Cold spots may accompany the light, which may be a red orb that turns white before it disappears. One legend says it is the ...


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    Summerwind - Lamont Mansion

    Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin

    38 miles from Iron River, MI

    The mansion was once a summer house for the family of Robert Lamont. It is said that a ghost appeared to Lamont, and, thinking it was an intruder, he fired a bullet at it, evidence of which stayed for years in a wooden basement door. After he passed away and ...


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    Paulding Lights

    Bruce Crossing, Michigan

    39.9 miles from Iron River, MI

    There have been reports of two lights, one bigger than other (20 feet or so). Eyewitnesses believe it is the spirit of a slain mailman and his dog. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    McClintock Park

    Athelstane, Wisconsin

    45.1 miles from Iron River, MI

    Rumor has it that ghosts haunt McClintock Park. Strange noises and orbs that show up in photos are said to be the remnants of murders that have taken place in the area years ago.


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    Headwaters Restaurant and Tavern

    Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

    47.8 miles from Iron River, MI

    The restaurant is haunted by the apparition of a lady in a red dress, who employees refuse to talk about. An evil presence is felt in the basement of the restaurant. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Mary's Place North

    Woodruff, Wisconsin

    51.9 miles from Iron River, MI

    According to company, a benevolent spirit is located in the basement. Not much is known about him or her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Port Townsend Resort - Hillcrest Lodge

    Townsend, Wisconsin

    52.9 miles from Iron River, MI

    The elderly Dr. Fred is the well-known ghostly resident at this 1940s lodge. He once lived on the third floor, but was hit by a car on the road in front of the lodge. He died from his injuries, but never left the place. He makes himself known by slamming ...


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    Tula's Cafe

    Woodruff, Wisconsin

    53.6 miles from Iron River, MI

    The ghost of a man who once died on the premises haunts Tula's Café. Witnesses have described a misty figure that appears in the back hallway near the restrooms, near where the man passed away. Cold spots and objects that have been moved also startle witnesses.


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    Little Bohemia Lodge

    Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

    58.3 miles from Iron River, MI

    The lodge is famous for its involvement in the 1934 shootout involving John Dillinger's gang. The lodge is believed to be haunted by a civilian who was accidentally shot by the FBI during the shootout. Guests at the lodge have reported hearing unexplained noises, seeing apparitions and have items and ...


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    Lake of Torches Casino

    Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

    60.5 miles from Iron River, MI

    An aggressive entity has reportedly attacked cleaners in the bingo hall. The apparition of a woman has also been sighted at the casino. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    The Pines on Crooked Lake

    Crivitz, Wisconsin

    60.6 miles from Iron River, MI

    From the Pines Bar a curious apparition has been seen from the dock. An old man yells for help from a ghostly old fishing boat out in the middle of Crooked Lake. Shortly thereafter, boat and man are surrounded by mist and vanish from sight.


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    Northern Michigan University

    Marquette, Michigan

    67.3 miles from Iron River, MI

    Northern Michigan University has quite a few buildings that are rumored to have things that go bump in the night. For instance, in Room 102, the control room of the John X. Jamrich Building, a young woman's face is said to appear in the window. She's believed to be the ...


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    Landmark Inn

    Marquette, Michigan

    67.3 miles from Iron River, MI

    This historic hotel, which opened in 1930, is said to be haunted by a famous ghost. Amelia Earhart stayed here in 1932, and her room 502, is now named after her. Her ghost is said to visit from time to time. Other famous folks who have staed here include Abbot ...


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    Big Bay Point Light

    Marquette, Michigan

    69.1 miles from Iron River, MI

    At this historic lighthouse with a bed-and-breakfast attached, the ghost of original lighthouse keeper Will Prior is known to pay a visit. If you chance to catch a glimpse of him, you'll know him by his red hair.


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    McMillion Hotel - Vivian Hotel

    Antigo, Wisconsin

    70.3 miles from Iron River, MI

    Originally the Vivian Hotel and often misspelled as McMillan Hotel, this establishment was closed in 2003 and demolished in 2007. The hotel, built in 1887, was said to be haunted by its original owner, who had committed suicide in Room 21. If his ghost remained here, he was probably not ...


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    Calumet Theatre

    Calumet Township, Michigan

    80.3 miles from Iron River, MI

    First opened in 1900 and attracting the likes of Frank Morgan, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Lon Chaney Sr., John Philip Sousa and Sarah Bernhardt, this theater is believed to be home to the ghost of renowned Shakespearean actress Madame Helena Modjeska. The ghost is said to have first appeared around 1958 ...


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    Peshtigo Fire Museum

    Peshtigo, Wisconsin

    83.5 miles from Iron River, MI

    The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871 remains largely overlooked in historical texts, despite the fact that it claimed several thousand lives and razed the township to the ground. However, phoenix-like, the town has risen from the ashes to become a thriving community. A former church which was moved across ...


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    Gillett Historical Society

    Gillett, Wisconsin

    84.7 miles from Iron River, MI

    Built in 1908 by Ruth and John Smith, the historic mansion and museum is rumoured to be haunted. Local folk say the ghost is that of Mary Gillett (wife of the town founder), who used to live in a previous residence located on the site of the current structure ...


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    Menominee Casino-Bingo-Hotel

    Keshena, Wisconsin

    85 miles from Iron River, MI

    A strange tale is told here of three children who were seen running around as if playing tag in a restricted area of the hotel. They were seen on a surveillance camera, but when security checked it out, the children were nowhere to be found, though still visible on the ...


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    Wasau Club

    Wausau, Wisconsin

    91.6 miles from Iron River, MI

    The building is haunted by the ghost of a lady named Martha, who hung herself in a guest bedroom in the west wing of the building. She is seen on the staircase and in doorways of the building. Cold spots have been reported, as well as lights going on and ...


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    Grand Theater

    Wausau, Wisconsin

    91.6 miles from Iron River, MI

    Grand Theater began in 1928, and is the site of many an unexplained noise or sight. The ghost in residence, according to eyewitnesses of apparitions, is a former theater manager who passed away more than a decade ago but apparently wasn't ready to quit his job.


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    Wasau Downtown Airport

    Wausau, Wisconsin

    93.5 miles from Iron River, MI

    Former airport manager Archie Towle haunts an airport hangar and his former residence at the airport, where numerous reports of ghostly activity have been reported. His shadowy apparition has been seen, as well as faucets going on and off by themselves, pounding on walls when no one is around and ...


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    Lake Breeze

    Iron River, Michigan

    97.1 miles from Iron River, MI

    At this 1850s lighthouse lodge, folks may tell you of a ghostly woman seen on the porch looking out onto Lake Superior. They say she is looking for her husband, who was lost in a freighter crash. The lighthouse lights flicker, apparitions have been seen and voices have been heard ...


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    Shipwrecked Brew Pub and Restaurant

    Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

    97.6 miles from Iron River, MI

    The restaurant reportedly houses several spirits dating back from its original construction in 1882. The first is that of former owner Verna Moore, who has been seen in the dining room and basement of the building. She converse's with members of staff, and moves around furniture in the upstairs hotel ...


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    Institute Saloon

    Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    105.7 miles from Iron River, MI

    In the women's bathroom, faucets turn on and off by themselves. Ghostly voices are heard in the bar, and diners have reported seeing menacing shadowy apparitions on the ground floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    The Sawyer House

    Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    106.5 miles from Iron River, MI

    My husband and I stayed at this B&B for 4 days/3 nights. 3 level Bed & Breakfast. We stayed in the "Lighthouse suite" on the third floor. We later learned that the house was built in 1902 by a doctor and the upper level was the servants quarters. Upon first entering ...


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    Buffalo Ridge Road

    Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    109.7 miles from Iron River, MI

    The north end of Buffalo Ridge Road becomes a dirt road. The story tells that a man hung himself here, and with so much grief, the wife murdered her three children. One boy, a girl, and a baby. If you drive slow on the dirt road at night, ...


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    Von Stiehl Winery

    Algoma, Wisconsin

    118.1 miles from Iron River, MI

    The winery is believed to be haunted by a former owner. Strange noises, disembodied footsteps and sightings of apparitions in the bottling room have been reported in the old winery. Bottles of wine are frequently moved around, as is furniture in the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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