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Explore Ohio like never before—visit its most haunted locations that are open to the public.
Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Ohio in a totally new way! Ghost Hunting Ohio guides you to 31 fascinating and historic places—from hotels and restaurants to cemeteries, museums, and more. Every location is open to the public, and here’s the catch: Every place is reportedly home to restless spirits!
Join John B. Kachuba on a paranormal investigation to discover the creepiest corners of the Buckeye State. Read the author’s account of his visit to each site and learn about its history—as well as the ghosts said to reside there. Then grab your gear and hit the road as you visit each location first-hand. Every entry comes with an address and website (if available), plus photographs of these unforgettable destinations. John’s tips and suggestions allow you to maximize the enjoyment of each experience.
From Toledo’s historic and haunted Collingwood Arts Center to the spirits of Confederate soldiers at Camp Chase in Columbus, from ghostly encounters at Cincinnati Music Hall to spooky legends in the hills around Athens and Marietta, this book presents eerie hideaways that even lifelong Ohioans might not know about. Part travel guide and part fireside read, Ghost Hunting Ohio puts you in the middle of the state’s haunted history. Pack your curiosity (and maybe a flashlight) and experience Ohio in a unique way that you’ll never forget.
Each entry includes
- historical overview of the haunted place
- ghost stories associated with the location
- advice on visiting—if you dare
John B. Kachuba is the author (with his wife, Mary A. Newman, Ph.D.) of Why Is This Job Killing Me? and How to Write Funny. His short fiction and nonfiction have been widely published. He is a winner of the Dogwood Fiction Prize and has been published in such journals as Tin House, Hawaii Pacific Review, Connecticut Review, Mississippi Quarterly, and others. He lives in Athens, Ohio.
Introduction
Northwest
- Collingwood Arts Center, Toledo
- Columbian House, Waterville
- Fort Meigs, Perrysburg
- Ludwig Mill, Grand Rapids
Northeast
- Ashtabula County District Library, Ashtabula
- The Old Tavern, Unionville
- Main Street Cafe, Medina
- Medina Steakhouse & Saloon, Medina
- Rider’s Inn, Painesville
- Warehouse on the Canal, Canal Fulton
Central
- Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, Columbus
- The Granville Inn, Granville
- The Lofts Hotel, Columbus
- Majestic Theatre, Chillicothe
- Ye Olde Trail Tavern, Yellow Springs
Southwest
- Amber Rose European Restaurant, Dayton
- Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati
- Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati
- Heritage Village Museum, Sharon Woods, Sharonville
- The Golden Lamb Inn, Lebanon
- Hilton Cincinnati, Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati
- Taffy’s Main Street Coffee, Eaton
- United States Air Force Museum, Dayton
- The Vernon Manor Hotel, Cincinnati
- Woodland Cemetery, Dayton
Southeast
- Athens County, Athens
- The Castle, Marietta
- Hope Furnace, Lake Hope State Park
- The Inn at Cedar Falls, Logan
- The Lafayette Hotel, Marietta
- Levee House Cafe, Marietta
Afterword
Ghost Hunting Travel Guide
Visiting Haunted Places
Ghostly Resources
About the Author