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Haunted Iowa: Places to Visit

7/20/15

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Across Iowa there are a number of haunted locations that are worth investigating. I’m listing a handful of them here, but if you are in the area and want an in-depth look at haunted spots be sure to check out “The Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations” by Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk that shares 50 haunted Iowa locations.

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Places to Visit in Haunted Iowa

The Axe Murder House, Villisca

Probably the most famous haunted Iowa location. The story of the house residents being murdered in their sleep still sends chills down spines a 100 years later.

Doors moving on their own, people being pushed and pinched are all reported by visitors of the house. If you are very brave you can spend the night at the house.

I’m pretty fearless when it comes to investigating haunted areas, but this is one place I may have to pass on sleeping in.

Stoneking Cemetery, Williamson

An odd headstone, a ghost walking the area, and strange lights are all occurrences at this cemetery that dates back to the 1800s.

When you go look for the tombstone of Joseph Stoneking which is said to have an inscription beckoning passersby to join him in death.

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Roseman Covered Bridge, Winterset

Rumors abound of a young man being hung from the bridge after being convicted of stealing. Today, residents report strange noises coming from the bridge that has not been identified or debunked.

If you stop by the Roseman Covered Bridge be sure to have a recorded capturing all the sounds. Who knows, you may capture what others have heard.

See why you should book a stay at the Hotel Greenfield

Banshee of Brady Street, Davenport

The story goes that the ghosts of a local family haunt the street where they lived.

The Schacht’s family all died within one year of each other and their spirits are said to haunt the street.

Current residents report loud screams, whistling and sounds of a Banshee along Brady Street.

Matsell Bridge, Viola

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

If you believe the rumor mill turn off your car while crossing the bridge and see if you feel your car moving.

It’s believed that an unknown entity/spirit/force will push you to the other side of the bridge.

Read More

If other mysteries of the universe fascinate you, as they do me, be sure to read this Exploring American Monsters: Iowa article on Mysterious Universe.com

Let Travel Iowa help you plan the perfect Haunted Iowa trip this fall!

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    July 20, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    These are awesome, thanks! My family and I are going to be traveling across the county in our RV soon, and we want to check out spooky places!

About Me


Deb is a travel writer/influencer from Michigan whose work takes her across the country in search of unique (think haunted & strange) and interesting attractions, landmarks, cities and towns.

She’s an avid road-tripper that loves staying in haunted locations, but enjoys everything from glamping to luxury accommodations.

She suffers from an incurable case of wanderlust, is a self-proclaimed wimp when it comes to extreme adventures, but is the first in line for ghost hunts.
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