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Tucker Cemetery
Duncan, Oklahoma
3.7 miles from Meridian, 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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Old Plantation Restaurant
Medicine Park, Oklahoma
36.3 miles from Meridian, 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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Witches Gate
Wichita Falls, Texas
44.9 miles from Meridian, 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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Goat Man of Wellington Lane
Wichita Falls, Texas
46.4 miles from Meridian, OK
Rumors abound of a half-goat, half-man creature who lives under a bridge here. Folks have reported seeing his eyes peeking out from on the the bridge late at night. A white ghost dog is said to appear here too.
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"Little Sister" Statue - Flora Kemp - Riverside Cemetery
Wichita Falls, Texas
46.8 miles from Meridian, 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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Dr. White's Sanitorium - Old Insane Asylum
Wichita Falls, Texas
46.8 miles from Meridian, 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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Murders at Hammon and Hatton
Wichita Falls, Texas
47 miles from Meridian, 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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Pinky's Cave
Wichita Falls, Texas
47.7 miles from Meridian, 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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Eskridge Hotel Museum
Wynnewood, Oklahoma
48.4 miles from Meridian, 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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North Texas State Hospital
Wichita Falls, Texas
50.9 miles from Meridian, OK
There are two buildings here that are said to be haunted. The 1920s-era Administration Building was once used to house mentally unstable patients. Lights go on and off by themselves, and witnesses have heard moans, wails, and the rattling of chains. Shadowy figures have been reported here as well. In ...
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Drunk Tom - Lake Wichita
Wichita Falls, Texas
51.5 miles from Meridian, OK
According to local legend, Drunk Tom was a young man who had left a night of hard drinking to walk along the reservoir. He fell in and drowned. Folks say if you go to the spot, you will hear a whiskey bottle break and see a vision in the corner ...
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Blanchard Cemetery
Blanchard, Oklahoma
53.9 miles from Meridian, 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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Screaming Sheila Bridge - Moeller Road
Electra, Texas
54.7 miles from Meridian, OK
Many stories are told about Screaming Sheila Bridge - Moeller Road. One is that in the mid-1800s, a woman was convicted of practicing witchcraft and burned alive on the bridge. There is now a hole completely through the bridge. She is heard screaming at night. Another story is that in ...
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Veteran's Lake
Sulphur, Oklahoma
56.8 miles from Meridian, 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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Salem Presbyterian - Family Land Church
Sulphur, Oklahoma
59 miles from Meridian, 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
59.3 miles from Meridian, 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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1895 Building
Bowie, Texas
60.4 miles from Meridian, 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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Historic Sooner Theater
Norman, Oklahoma
62.7 miles from Meridian, 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
62.8 miles from Meridian, 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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Spur Hotel
Archer City, Texas
68.4 miles from Meridian, OK
This 1928 hotel wasn't restored till the late 1990's, but the refurbishment may have stirred up the resident ghost. Room #007 is a hotspot for paranormal activity, but who or what haunts the place is currently unclear. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Lonesome Dove Inn
Archer City, Texas
68.4 miles from Meridian, OK
Formerly a hospital, the 1927 bed and breakfast inn is named after a prize-winning novel written by a famous local author. The place is rumoured to be haunted by a number of spirits, including a playful male presence and a ghostly nurse forever tending to her patients. In the ...
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Moore First United Methodist Church
Moore, Oklahoma
68.8 miles from Meridian, 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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Langston's Western Wear
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
74.8 miles from Meridian, 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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Shortgrass Playhouse - Hobart Fire Department
Hobart, Oklahoma
75.6 miles from Meridian, OK
The apparition of a burnt man, believed to a fire-fighter who died in action, has been reported in the building. Various other strange phenomena has been reported here as well. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
76.6 miles from Meridian, 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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Sacred Heart Mission Site and Cemetery
Konawa, Oklahoma
77.2 miles from Meridian, 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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Henry Overholser Mansion
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
77.6 miles from Meridian, 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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Violet Springs Cemetery
Konawa, Oklahoma
77.9 miles from Meridian, 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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Fort Reno
El Reno, Oklahoma
78.4 miles from Meridian, 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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The County Line - Gabriella's Italian Grill
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
81.5 miles from Meridian, 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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Fort Washita
Durant, Oklahoma
84.8 miles from Meridian, 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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Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
Spencer, Oklahoma
85.7 miles from Meridian, 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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Shawnee's Ritz Theater
Shawnee, Oklahoma
86.2 miles from Meridian, 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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Dead Women Crossing
Weatherford, Oklahoma
87.5 miles from Meridian, OK
This small community has a haunting name with a story behind it. Its origin is said to be a story involving Katie DeWitt James, a schoolteacher, and Fannie Norton, alleged to be a prostitute. When Katie filed for divorce in 1905, she took her baby on the train and went ...
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Old Bessie Gymnasium
Bessie, Oklahoma
87.6 miles from Meridian, OK
The old gymnasium used to be a morgue, and there have been reports of paranormal activity inside the old building. The apparition of a previous caretaker from the building has been in the gymnasium wearing a top hat and a black trench coat. He disappears when approached by visitors or ...
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Arcadian Inn
Edmond, Oklahoma
89.4 miles from Meridian, 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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Barrett Drug Store
Denison, Texas
94.3 miles from Meridian, 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
94.4 miles from Meridian, 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
94.5 miles from Meridian, 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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J & J's Pizza
Denton, Texas
96.7 miles from Meridian, OK
Formerly a jewellery store, the bar and club is haunted by the apparition of a former owner who was shot by burglars in the basement hallway. Musicians performing gigs have reported strange experiences in the vicinity of this area, and a female employee was once followed to the bathroom ...
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Campus Theater
Denton, Texas
96.8 miles from Meridian, OK
The 1949 theater is haunted by J.P. Harrison, a former stage manager and owner. Legend has it that without a sighting of his spirit prior to a production, bad luck and misfortune will ensue. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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1901 Wright Opera House
Denton, Texas
96.8 miles from Meridian, OK
Formerly an opera house and a saloon (the latter closed in 1913), the establishment now serves as a bookshop and a music store. The building is haunted by a female apparition, known as 'Emma', who roams the third floor where her former apartment was located. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Denton County Courthouse
Denton, Texas
96.8 miles from Meridian, OK
The 1896 courthouse is haunted by a man in cowboy attire brandishing an old-fashioned rifle. Perhaps the spirit is that of Captain Denton, buried beneath the lawn in front of the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Noble House Restaurant and Hotel
Watonga, Oklahoma
101 miles from Meridian, 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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Goatman's Bridge - Old Alton Bridge
Argyle, Texas
102.8 miles from Meridian, OK
The Old Alton Bridge, aka the Goatman's Bridge, is rumored to be a site where satanic practices have occurred, and as a result, a half-goat, half-man creature was conjured up. According to the legend, those who parked on the bridge and honked three times would call up the Goatman. Reports ...
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Elk City Ramada
Elk City, Oklahoma
104.2 miles from Meridian, OK
The haunted room at this hotel is Room 110. Here, guests have reported seeing the apparition of a man and witnessing poltergeist pranks.
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Old Santa Fe Depot of Guthrie
Guthrie, Oklahoma
104.9 miles from Meridian, 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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Blue Belle Saloon
Guthrie, Oklahoma
104.9 miles from Meridian, 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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Stone Lion Inn
Guthrie, Oklahoma
105 miles from Meridian, 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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Whistle Stop Cafe
Van Alstyne, Texas
106.2 miles from Meridian, 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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