Lyric
What is it: Theatre
When is it: built in 1912
Where is it: Tupelo, Mississippi
Who Haunts it: Antonie, and many other people who died there
Why is it: In 1936 Tupelo experienced a F5 tornado that killed approximately 350 lives. Since the Lyric was one of the two remaining bigger buildings it was turned into a hospital where many medical procedures were performed including surgerys. Many people died in the old theatre and it is said that these people’s spirits are still there. One of these ghosts is named Antonie, he is known for humming, stealing keys, and moving things around.
THS´s very own Ms. Austin has had a few experiences with Antonie while she was directing shows at the theatre.
¨I directed a couple of shows when I was still in college for the Summer Youth Theatre. And there were a couple of instances where I was the last one in the building. We had done rehearsal, and I was locking up and I would hear footsteps upstairs.
“And there was one time when we were all down on stage, and the sound system just came on, spontaneously.
¨And I know that my friend Tom Booth, who’s the executive director, puts his keys down on this particular file cabinet. And then it was moved to another place and he lost his keys and then found his keys again.
¨There’s always a presence at the theatre, but he’s not a mean ghost. He’s always just there, just watching and I think he enjoys the shows, and he enjoys what we’re doing. He’s like a softer spirit than somebody who might have been, you know, thrown off a balcony or something.¨ Austin said.

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https://www.djournal.com/news/something-strange-in-your-neighborhood-tupelo-s-lyric-theatre/article

This Haunted Mississippi Theater Has A Bone-Chilling Past

Mcraven Tour Home
What is it: house, hospital, and Tour Home
When is it: built in 1797
Where is it: Vicksburg, Mississippi
Who Haunts it: Andrew Glass, Mary Elizibeth Howard, John H. Bobb, William Murray, and his two daughters Annie and Ella
Why is it: In 1797, a highwayman Andrew Glass built a house in Vicksburg Mississippi. Andrew was the first ownerand used this house to hide his loot from robbing people on the Natchez Trace. Glass’s unexpected death started this haunting past. They say women have been touched and men have had outbursts of anger in Andrew’s room. Andrew is known for taking , but eventually gives It back. The next owner was Sheriff Stephen Howard and his pregnant wife, Mary Elizebeth. 15 year old Mary Elizebeth died in childbirth, she is said to have died in the middle bedroom. They say she is still there with her belongings. Many people say they see her when they visit the Mcraven and she is also known for playing pranks on people. John H. Bobb turned the house into a Field Hospital for the confederates. He is said to have been shot not far from the house. It is safe to assume that soldiers died in the house in its time as a hospital. And finally there is the Murray family, William Murray, his wife, and their two daughters Annie and Ella. Almost all of them died in this house. William and his wife, Ellen died there. After the deaths of their parents continued to live there over time they neglected the house. It had no running water or working plumbing, this house was barely even inhabitable. Eventually they both died and their spirits are still there.

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https://visitvicksburg.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-vicksburgs-most-haunted-mansion

Vicksburg National Military Park
What is it: National Military Park
When is it: fought in 1863
Where is it: Vicksburg, Mississippi
Who Haunts it: MANY soldiers who had died there
Why is it: In 1863, during the Civil War one of the bloodiest battles was fought in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Vicksburg is one of the United States most known military parks but is also one of the most haunted. Many people have visited this park and reported supernatural activity, on the battlefield phantoms of the dead soldiers have been seen and sounds of battle have been heard such as gunfire, cannons, and the smell of gunpowder and smoke. Other supernatural beings are at the Pennsylvania and Texas monumentsAt the Pennsylvania monument of blood have been seen to have come from the 5 medallionsAnd at the Texas monument smoke comes out of the bronze cannon. And finally many orbs have been photographed at Vicksburg´s historic landmark.

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The Story Behind This Haunted Battlefield In Mississippi Is Truly Creepy

Rowan Oak
What is it: house
When is it: built in 1844
Where is it: Oxford, Mississippi
: Judith Sheegog andor William Faulkner
Why is it: In 1844 a house was built in Oxford, Mississippi by Robert Sheegog. In 1864 Sheegog’s daughter committed suicied by jumping off the balcony; she was only 14 years old. In 1930 Rowan Oak got a new owner, award winning author William Faulkner. Faulkner used to tell the “Judith Story” to his daughter, niece, and other kids. Now after Faulkner’s death people claim that Rowan Oak now has two ghosts roaming the halls. Faulkner’s ghost writing can be seen in the home.

For more information visit:
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/diversions/2018/06/14/mississippis-5-most-haunted-places/681987002/

Devil Worshiper Road
What is it: road
When is it: ?
Where is it: Waynesboro, Mississippi
it: Goatman
Why is it: Near Waynesboro, Mississippi is a road named the Waynesboro Shubuta Road which has been nicknamed the “Devil Worshiper Road”. It is said that a demonic witch cult used to perform hellish sacrificial rituals there and this is why it’s haunted but there is another story. A long time ago it is said that a farmer that sold his soul to the devil, this turned him into a 7’ foot tall goat man with a pitchfork and glowing eyes.

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Driving Down This Haunted Mississippi Road Will Give You Nightmares

Windsor Ruins
What is it: Remains of a Mansion
When is it: built in 1861
Where is it: near Burinsburg, Mississippi
: Smith Coffee Daniell II or a union soldier
Why is it: Built by Smith Coffee Daniel II, in 1861 near Burinsburg was a stunning mansion. Ironically the owner died a few weeks after the construction was completed. But sadly not long after the gorgeous mansion was set to flames leaving only 23 greek style columns. Some believe the owner is still there haunting the ruins but others say that another person haunts it, a union soldier who died in the house’s door.

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The Story Behind These Haunted Ruins In Mississippi Is Truly Creepy

Stuckey’s Bridge
What is it: bridge
When is it: ?
Where is it: over Chunky River, outside of Meridian, Mississippi
Who Haunts is it: Stunkey
Why is it: Dalton Gang member Stunkey built an inn near the Chunky River invoking travelers. Stunkey would stand at the end of a bridge with a lantern leading customers to the inn. Once the guests were asleep Stunkey would murder them, take all their belongings, and throw the bodys in the Chunkey River. Once the community found out about this Stunkey was hung off the railings of the bridge. People have claimed to have seen a glowing light resembling a lantern at this bridge, and others have said to have seen Stunkey’s ghost hanging off the bridge. Other people believed to have heard a loud splash off the bridge resembling Stunkey’s body hitting the water. But one man said that Stunkey had thrown him off the bridge himself.

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Crossing This Haunted Mississippi Bridge Will Give You Nightmares