Haunted Places in Willamina, Oregon



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    McMenamins Hotel Oregon

    McMinnville, Oregon

    16.9 miles from Willamina, OR

    Hotel Oregon is located in a building that opened in 1905 as Hotel Elberton. It was renovated in 1998 and hosts an annual UFO convention, and it is decorated with relics of the building's history and the town's famous 1950 UFO sighting. To top it all off, the hotel also ...


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    Ebenezer Chapel

    Dayton, Oregon

    19.6 miles from Willamina, OR

    The original chapel was built in the 1860's, and was rebuilt in early 1926. Within the chapel there are sightings of spirits that lurk in the nearby cemetery and within chapel. Spotting of mysterious things occurring have been reported, such as strange glowing lights drifting through the forest. Voices and ...


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    Western Oregon University

    Monmouth, Oregon

    19.8 miles from Willamina, OR

    The ghost of a very protective headmistress is said to haunt Todd Hall. Mrs. Todd very strict when presiding over the then-all-girl dorm. When she retired, they named the building after her. Her ghost has been seen here, presumably keeping watch over her beloved students. She also has appeared as ...


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    The Creamery House

    Independence, Oregon

    21.3 miles from Willamina, OR

    This former mayoral residence is believed to be haunted. Phenomena reported here includes cold spots and doors opening and closing by themselves. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Lenora's Ghost - Mangiare Italian Restaurant

    Independence, Oregon

    21.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    Mangiare Italian Restaurant is housed in a 1912 building that reportedly has the original wood floor, complete with blood stains from a woman who committed suicide by throwing herself through a skylight. The 15-year-old girl, Lenora or Lerona (depending on who is telling the story), fell in love with a ...


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    Pink House Cafe and Tea Rooms

    Jefferson, Oregon

    21.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    This charming old-fashioned tea room has a ghostly visitor every once in a while. The apparition of a young girl has been seen and heard throughout the café, and often materialises during tea parties. Staff say the presence isn't harmful, and has only been known to rearrange cutlery and ...


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    Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery

    Dayton, Oregon

    22.2 miles from Willamina, OR

    Locals say a woman who was hanged after being accused of being a witch haunts Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery. Her apparition has been seen standing or walking through the graveyard. Some have heard her laughing, and one person claims to have caught her voice on tape saying "Run Home!" Others say ...


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    Croisan Creek Road

    Salem, Oregon

    23.7 miles from Willamina, OR

    A ghostly little girl is said to chase a ball that rolls into the road on Friday nights. According to local legend, she was killed in this roadway by a speeding car. Speeders are said to be most likely to see the ghost girl. Some say a ghost boy stands ...


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    Elsinore Theatre

    Salem, Oregon

    24 miles from Willamina, OR

    Rumor has it that the hauntings here have to do with a boy who was murdered in the men’s bathroom, where witnesses have seen blood reflected in mirror, and the owner's daughter, who fell to her death from the upper balcony and now haunts that area.


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    Bush House Museum

    Salem, Oregon

    24.1 miles from Willamina, OR

    Asahel Bush II built the Italianate mansion in the 1870s, and witnesses say his youngest daughter, Eugenia, still keeps watch over their home. Her apparition is said to appear here, and the ghost is blamed for moving the air conditioning system controls to turn up the heat. Other spirits are ...


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    Oregon State Capitol

    Salem, Oregon

    24.3 miles from Willamina, OR

    At the Oregon State Capitol, many unexplained occurrences have been reported. A board member, Sandra Allen, has even written a book called GHOSTS IN THE CAPITOL, published in 2002 by the Oregon Legislative and Historical Information Group. Witnesses to the hauntings have described disembodied footsteps on the marble floors, doors ...


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    Mission Mill Museum

    Salem, Oregon

    24.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    Mission Mill Museum, a group of historic buildings, includes houses, a church, and a mill. The ghost of a former millwright, Wayne Menzter, is believed to linger here. His apparition, as well as that of a woman who runs across a nearby bridge, have been seen.


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    Wildflower Grill

    Lincoln City, Oregon

    25.7 miles from Willamina, OR

    The apparitions of a friendly woman and a grumpy old man have been seen in the historic bar and grill. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Home Town Buffet

    Salem, Oregon

    26.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    Doors slamming and running footsteps in the women's restroom of this small restaurant. The ghost of a woman in a white dress has also been seen in the restroom. It is believed she was the wife of the former owner, who killed her. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Argyle Winery

    Dundee, Oregon

    27 miles from Willamina, OR

    The Argyle Winery is haunted by a female ghost, whose apparition is seen often. Employees report smelling flowery perfume in the house, laughter comes from empty rooms, lights turn on and off, footsteps can be heard upstairs when no one is there, and gusts of air blow through the house ...


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    Newberg Graphic

    Newberg, Oregon

    29.2 miles from Willamina, OR

    This small newspaper is housed in an extremely haunted location. Over the years, employees have experienced strange time lapses and sightings of many apparitions. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Jesse H. Settlemier House

    Woodburn, Oregon

    30.8 miles from Willamina, OR

    This Victorian manor house was built in 1892, and it is believed some of the former residents who called this historic house home have never really moved on. Visitors have seen the apparition of a lady in an old-fashioned black dress, who has been known to move furniture around. Other ...


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    Gracie's Sea Hag Restaurant

    Depoe Bay, Oregon

    33.7 miles from Willamina, OR

    This gem of a seaside restaurant has graced the township since the mid 1950's, and specialises in seafood and other hearty fare. In fact, legend has it that some customers enjoyed the restaurant so much that they stayed on even after their death. Reports of paranormal activity include apparitions, ...


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    Spouting Horn Restaurant

    Depoe Bay, Oregon

    33.7 miles from Willamina, OR

    People passing the old restaurant have seen the apparition of a sailor staring down at them from the second floor of the building. Staff report that the ghost moves cutlery around and frightens workers late at night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Adolf Wolf Building

    Silverton, Oregon

    34.7 miles from Willamina, OR

    This historic building was recently renovated, which sparked a chain of ghost stories that the building is now infamous for. Building contractors and passer-by's reported sighting the apparition of an elderly man walking around the upper floor of the building before vanishing. Although the renovations are completed, tenants still report ...


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    Theatre In the Grove

    Forest Grove, Oregon

    35.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    According to reports, the three ghosts who haunt this theater are a little girl who runs up and down the aisles, a backstage ghost who is sometimes heard talking in the changing room, and an angry ghost who tinkers with the spotlights and slams the door to the light room.


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    McMenamins Grand Lodge

    Forest Grove, Oregon

    36.2 miles from Willamina, OR

    A portrait of an apparition seen by many employees is on prominent display in the 1922 Grand Lodge. The ghost is a white-haired woman in a print dress and slippers. One report says she bears a strong resemblence to Anna, a woman who lived in the building for many years ...


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    Tigard Evangelical Cemetery - Canterbury Hill Cemetery

    Tigard, Oregon

    41.1 miles from Willamina, OR

    At Tigard Evangelical Cemetery, aka Canterbury Hill Cemetery, witnesses have reported seeing apparitions and green balls of ghost lights as they drive by. Some folks who live nearby say they have heard howls and screams.


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    Sylvia Beach Hotel

    Newport, Oregon

    41.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    The owner of this 1900's historic beachside hotel shouldn't have a problem with the spirits that haunt this building, judging by the fact that she owns a haunted coffee house in the state capital. With its stunning ocean views, a range of quirky literature-themed rooms and an assortment of ...


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    Oar House Bed and Breakfast

    Newport, Oregon

    41.6 miles from Willamina, OR

    Oar House used to be a bed-and-breakfast (now closed) that was housed in a 1900 building. It was rumored to be haunted by a female spirit, a former resident of what used to be a bordello in this building.


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    Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

    Newport, Oregon

    42.3 miles from Willamina, OR

    Although some say the story is a work of fiction, Muriel Trevenard is the ghost who some believe to haunt Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. As the legend goes, Muriel was visiting the lighthouse with her friend Harold. As they left, she realized she left her handkerchief and went back in. Harold ...


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    Valley Theater

    Beaverton, Oregon

    44.7 miles from Willamina, OR

    Poltergeist activity has been reported at this theater for many years. During 1994 renovations, something unseen played pranks and frightened the workmen, causing several of them to quit. Employees and visitors still notice odd occurrences here.


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    Shilo Inn

    Portland, Oregon

    44.8 miles from Willamina, OR

    The areas said to be haunted here are the upstairs sports den and the Canyon Room. Folks have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and a conversation between a man and women. In addition, things such as cups and furniture have been known to move around on their own.


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    Old Wheeler Hotel

    Wheeler, Oregon

    46.4 miles from Willamina, OR

    Here, folks have witnessed apparitions in reflections or from the corner of their eyes, and spirit orbs have appeared in photographs. Troubles during renovations were attributed to ghosts who weren't welcome to the change, but at last the spirits gave in and allowed the place to be restored.


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    Kuhn Theatre

    Lebanon, Oregon

    46.8 miles from Willamina, OR

    This historic theatre was built in 1932, and is rumoured to be haunted by the apparition of a young girl in a white dress who fell to her death from the theatre balcony. Other staff and visitors claimed to have seen doors opening and closing by themselves and have heard ...


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    McLoughlin House

    Oregon City, Oregon

    47 miles from Willamina, OR

    City founder Dr. John McLoughlin's spirit is said to linger in his former home. Witnesses say late at night their shoulders have been touched or a shadowy figure has appeared going down the hall. Footsteps and the smell of tobacco also have been reported, and beds are found to look ...


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    Pittock Mansion

    Portland, Oregon

    48.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    This historic French Renaissance chateau, rumored to be haunted, was a private home until the City of Portland bought it in 1964. It is currently restored and open for visitation, welcoming 80,000 sightseers per year. The mansion has been used as a setting in films such as First Love, The ...


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    Fairmount Historic Apartments

    Portland, Oregon

    49.4 miles from Willamina, OR

    This building was constructed in 1905 for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. It was originally a grand hotel, but now is an apartment complex. Those living in the apartments have reported sighting various apparition's, and feeling an intimidating presence on the lower floor. The feeling is less intimidating on ...


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    The Heathman Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    49.5 miles from Willamina, OR

    The 1927 Heathman has a ghost who likes rooms with numbers that end in 03. Room 703 is a favorite of his. Guests have reported finding their clean towels used, their furniture rearranged, and glasses of water taken away. In Room 803, one guest reported an apparition at the end ...


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    The Crystal Ballroom

    Portland, Oregon

    49.6 miles from Willamina, OR

    When the building is closed for the night, large groups of people can be heard talking, but when investigated, there is no one around. Footsteps that follow people around the building are heard, as well as elevator's going up and down by themselves. Apparition's walk in and out of the ...


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    Lotus Cafe and Cardroom

    Portland, Oregon

    49.6 miles from Willamina, OR

    Rumor has it that at this nightclub, something spooky lurks in the basement. It is believed to play pranks on the bartenders and other employees, frightening some of them quite badly.


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    Benson Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    49.8 miles from Willamina, OR

    The twelve story hotel was built in 1913, and has experienced haunting ever since then. The original owner of the hotel, Simon Benson, is often seen on the staircase, in the common room area and in the business offices on the lower levels of the hotel. The kindly ghost of ...


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    Old Town Pizza and Brewing

    Portland, Oregon

    50.1 miles from Willamina, OR

    This restaurant sits on top of the Shanghai Tunnels in Portland OR where thousands disappeared. There was a lady that was a prostitute named Nina that was thrown down the elevator shaft and you can sit where the elevator used to be. There are places on the floor where ...


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    Hoodoo Antiques

    Portland, Oregon

    50.1 miles from Willamina, OR

    This historic antique shop is haunted by the apparition of a lady in period clothing and a lace bonnet, who has been seen floating near the rear of the store after closing hours. Staff and customers report occasionally objects will be pushed off shelves by an unseen force. (Submitted by Callum ...


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    Shanghai Tunnels - Portland Underground

    Portland, Oregon

    50.1 miles from Willamina, OR

    These tunnels, once used to smuggle alcohol during prohibition and even people in an illicit slave trade, are part of an underground city beneath Old Chinatown. Because of their rich history in illegal activity, these tunnels are said to be active with spirits of all kinds.


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    McMenamins White Eagle Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    50.7 miles from Willamina, OR

    The 1905 White Eagle Saloon doubles as a concert venue; acts like ZZ Top, Robert Cray and The Isley Brothers are among those who have played here. History records say in its past days, it had a brothel upstairs and an opium den downstairs, connected to Portland's underground tunnels that ...


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    Bagdad Theater

    Portland, Oregon

    51.4 miles from Willamina, OR

    This theater was built in 1927 by Universal Studios. It housed both moving pictures and vaudeville-type shows and plays. Now a cinema and pub, it is said to be the favorite haunt for a man who once hanged himself backstage and another haunt whose residence is said to be the ...


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    Falcon Apartments

    Portland, Oregon

    51.6 miles from Willamina, OR

    There are two, maybe three ghosts that haunt the apartment block on North Albina Avenue. Phenomenon includes knocking noises on doors when there's no on around late at night, rattling mailboxes and the sighting's of the apparition's of two old men in the corridor's of the apartment. Apartment 101 also ...


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    Harmony House - Dean's Homestyle Cafe

    Clackamas, Oregon

    51.8 miles from Willamina, OR

    Formerly the Harmony House and now Dean's Homestyle Cafe, the restaurant is said to be home to at least a couple of haunts. Employees have reported being locked in a supply closet by something unseen, and folks have heard strange voices and sounds, such as a man clearing his throat ...


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    Slocum House

    Vancouver, Washington

    54.6 miles from Willamina, OR

    Dating back to 1867, the historic mansion is haunted by the wife of the original owner. Known as 'Laura', the spirit often appears to children, and is regarded as a motherly presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

    Vancouver, Washington

    54.9 miles from Willamina, OR

    The historic area, particularly some of the nearby houses in Officers' Row, is believed to be haunted. As one of them is a private home, trespassing is not permitted. The other 2 are businesses: one real estate office (850 Officers' Row) and the Grant House Art Center and Cafe (1101 ...


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    Damascus Pioneer Cemetery

    Damascus, Oregon

    54.9 miles from Willamina, OR

    Visitors to this cemetery have reported unexplained sounds and shadows, and ghostly images have shown up in their photographs.


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    Clark County Historical Museum

    Vancouver, Washington

    55.1 miles from Willamina, OR

    The historical museum is haunted by the apparition of a young boy in old-fashioned clothing, who has been known to materialise in the basement. Voices are also heard when there is no one around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Scaponia Park

    Scappoose, Oregon

    56 miles from Willamina, OR

    The apparition of a man and his dog have been seen in the park. Legend tells us that he is the ghost of a horse thief from the late 1800s. So the story goes, an angry mob caught the man in his cabin, located on the current park grounds. They ...


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    The Argonauta Inn Beach House

    Cannon Beach, Oregon

    61.2 miles from Willamina, OR

    Ghengis Hansel disappeared from here after the great storm of 1952. Some say his ghost still lingers in the house, giving guests an eerie feeling especially around its many secret doors.


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