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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 28 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.
Welcome to America’s Haunted Road Trip
Introduction
Northwest
- Isaac Ludwig Mill, Grand Rapids
- Fort Meigs, Perrysburg
- Collingwood Arts Center, Toledo
Northeast
- Ashtabula County District Library, Ashtabula
- Warehouse On The Canal, Canal Fulton
- 17 Public Square, Medina
- Joseph’s 1818 Public House & Tavern, Painesville
- The Old Tavern, Unionville
Central
- Majestic Theatre, Chillicothe
- Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, Columbus
- The Lofts Hotel, Columbus
- The Granville Inn, Granville
- Ye Olde Trail Tavern, Yellow Springs
Southwest
- Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati
- Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati
- Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati
- Amber Rose Restaurant & Catering, Dayton
- United States Air Force Museum, Dayton
- Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum, Dayton
- Taffy’s Main Street Coffee, Eaton
- The Golden Lamb Inn, Lebanon
- Heritage Village Museum, Sharonville
Southeast
- Athens County, Athens
- Hope Furnace Ruins, Lake Hope State Park
- The Inn at Cedar Falls, Logan
- The Castle, Marietta
- The Lafayette Hotel, Marietta
- Levee House Bistro, Marietta
Ghost-hunting Travel Guide
Afterword
Visiting the Haunted Sites of Ohio
Ghostly Resources
Photo Credits
About the Author