The haunting legends of the Epperson home began after Harriet’s untimely death at the age of 47, with ghostly organ music and the apparition of a girl in an evening gown, as if dressed for a recital.
The mystery of the theater goes all the way back to the discovery of a very old photo that definitely shouldn’t have been there.
If you’re Kirksville, you might want to think a little harder about sitting in the chair known locally as “The Devil’s Chair.”
The home was used as a funeral parlor for the community, with over a century of serving in that role. It was even reported to be the first funeral home in the state of Iowa.
But what happens when a home is so beloved, those who pass within its walls refuse to leave?
Said to be tied to an old grandfather clock, the resident ghost is certainly not shy.
Thousands of haunted items have been sent to the museum because their energy caused the previous owner some kind of unease.
The Emerald City, Yellow Brick Roads and a Kansas girl named Dorothy have left their mark on the historic home.
Would you be frightened if you woke up and the furniture in your comfortable hotel room had been rearranged while you were sleeping?
There are many reports of the ghostly activity, and with 100 years of service under her belt, The Old St. Joseph’s Hospital may still have more stories to tell.