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Author Offutt, Jason, 1965-

Title Haunted Missouri : a ghostly guide to the Show-Me State's most spirited spots / Jason Offutt
Published Kirksville, Mo. : Truman State University Press, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (x, 187 pages) : illustrations
Contents Getting started: ghost hunting basics -- Guide to ghostly places -- Remnants of war. 1859 jail, Marshal's home, and museum, Independence -- Anderson House, Battle of Lexington State Historical Site, Lexington -- Bone Hill, Levasy -- Fort Osage, Sibley -- Lone Jack Battlefield, Lone Jack -- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Republic -- Kendrick House, Carthage -- This is my house. Rockcliffe Mansion, Hannibal -- Lemp Mansion, St. Louis -- Vaile Mansion, Independence -- Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale -- Grand Avenue Bed and Breakfast, Carthage -- 1069 Salon and Spa, St. Charles -- School spirits. Mt. Gilead School, Kearney -- Roberta Hall, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville -- Senior Hall, Stephens College, Columbia -- Yeater Hall, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg -- Central Methodist University, Fayette -- Ghostly graveyards. Workman Chapel, Maryville -- Hazel Ridge Cemetery, Brunswick -- Peace Church Cemetery, Joplin -- Glore Psychiatric Museum, St. Joseph -- Returning to their old haunts. Mark Twain Cave, Hannibal -- The Elms Resort and Spa, Excelsior Springs -- Jesse James Farm, Kearney -- Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City -- Someone's watching you. Old Tavern, Arrow Rock -- Spook LIght, Seneca -- Pythian Castle, Springfield -- Landers Theatre, Springfield -- Hotel Savoy, Kansas City -- Main Street Cafe, Marceline
Summary Visiting public places such as Civil War battlefields, university halls, and infamous mansions, Jason Offutt draws from hundreds of interviews in his search for restless spirits. A serious but witty look at Missouri's place in the ghostly realm, this book brings together history, folklore, and just enough mystery to intrigue the skeptics and delight the believers.--[book cover]
Notes Print version record
Subject Ghosts -- Missouri
Haunted places -- Missouri
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Supernatural.
Ghosts
Haunted places
Missouri
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781935503217
1935503219