Have the spirits finally gone to rest? Some say the 5,000 to 6,000 buried on the site are still making their presence known. The building has since been renovated into The Elder Street Artists Lofts-affordable living in a low-income neighborhood. Screams and howls have been heard throughout the building and shadowy figures and unusual sightings have been caught on film. Although the building was off limits, it didn't stop paranormal investigators and curious individuals from sneaking in. The hospital sat abandoned for decades and was said to be haunted by angry soldiers, doctors, nurses and patients. Throughout its history, the building served as a hospital, a psychiatric ward, juvenile detention center and food stamp distribution venue. Several human bones were uncovered during excavation. Named after the President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis Hospital was erected in 1924 atop what was once a Confederate cemetery and before that, a burial site for plague victims. It is rumored that the ghost of the owner haunts this historic burial ground to this day. The owner of the cemetery was murdered and the case remains an unsolved mystery. The cemetery has been consistently ghost hunted and has shown EMF abnormalities.
The manicured, tree-shaded lawns appear serene. With over 60 acres of monuments and elaborate mausoleums, Glenwood is the final resting place of many influential Houstonians, including mayors, governors, business tycoons and even famed aviator Howard Hughes. Located off Memorial Drive along the shores of Buffalo Bayou is the beautifully landscaped Glenwood Cemetery. Her ghostly figure has reportedly been seen wandering the halls and lobbies of her prized architectural creations. The ghost of Millie is said to haunt the building since her passing, particularly the elevator which has been known to open on its own and frequently malfunction. Mellie Esperson had the two buildings constructed for her husband Niels, an oil tycoon, in 19. With their elaborate Italian Renaissance-inspired design, the Esperson Buildings are some of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown Houston. Based on personal experiences by visitors, this ship is a site to see for those who believe in the paranormal. A friendly red-headed sailor who died while on duty is said to occasionally appear on the second deck. This popular site for paranormal activity claims inexplicable murmurs and noises, vapor appearing in photographs and feelings of apparitions passing by. 909 Texas Ave., HoustonĪnchored just off the Houston Ship Channel floats the historic monument to those who fought and died in two world wars, Battleship Texas. Now the lofts are haunted by spirits who dance on the rooftop. Ghost dancers appeared in the ballroom before it was renovated in to the Rice Lofts. It's said that cold spots, rattling doors and beds, orbs of light and a presence are felt in JFK's room. Kennedy spent his last night before being assassinated in November 1963. Hosting six Presidents while in office, The Rice Hotel is where John F.
Many of the employees at the Spaghetti Warehouse have stories of their own-some are even afraid to venture upstairs. Diners have also spotted floating objects and cool, clammy breezes. It is said that these grief stricken lost souls, especially the pharmacist's wife, haunt the vast restaurant, rearranging furniture, leaving dishes and silverware in disarray, and tapping guests on the shoulder or pulling their hair. His wife, traumatized by grief of the sudden death, died about a year later. The ghost stories begin when a young pharmacist accidentally fell into the open elevator shaft and fell several feet to his death. It's said to have once housed fur pelts and at one point served as a warehouse for pharmaceuticals. Haunted Houston The region is home to many places said to be inhabited by ghostsĭo you like a good scare? The Houston/Galveston region is one of most haunted destinations in the U.S., where ghostly pirates still patrol the waters and heiresses remained tied to their mansions.īelievers and nonbelievers alike seeking an adventure will want to check out some of these local haunts.īuilt around the turn of the 20th Century, the Downtown Houston building that now houses Spaghetti Warehouse has since been named one of the most haunted places in the nation by CitySearch and Real Simple magazine and is easily the most haunted establishment in the city.
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