The jackson county poor farm became known as sunset haven during the 1940s when it was converted into a nursing home. Dotted with small towns and rolling hills, the illinois river valley runs 273 miles. Eldred memorial gardens in eldred, illinois find a grave. On a country road outside of springfield, illinois there are sightings of two different ghosts that have not been widely reported. Chicago ghost tour chicago hauntings now in our 18th year. Haunted antiques, furniture and collectibles the poltergeist phenomenon. Illinois native troy taylor is the author of more than 120 books about ghosts and the unexplained in america, including haunted illinois and true crime. The series features ghost stories told from a persons own supposed experience with the supernatural. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day. Troy taylor has written over 70 books on the paranormal, created and hosts numerous haunting tours, is the planner for. Eldred home is a grand, greekrevival ranch house that has stood abandoned since the 1930s. In central illinois, there is greenwood cemetery in decatur, the lincoln home, danathomas house and inn at 835, all in springfield, the peoria public library, jacobs theatre at bradley u. I only hope with all the recent and upcoming exposure show that great things are to come to this house.
Eldred house was completed in 1861, and was the setting for some sad events. This new edition of haunting illinois contains a listing of 260 mystery sites, with more than 120 photos and illustrations. Illinois entered the union in 1818 with strict black codes on the books. Made from wood from a haunted house that was built in 1914, these boxes. This volume explores the supernatural side of the prairie state, with stories on the horrors of an old slave house, the numerous spirits of altons mcpike mansion, the cemetery where the dead walk, the spring valley vampire, the ghosts of the bartonville asylum, chicagos. Atkin hall an eleven story high penthouse, the elevator only goes to the tenth floor and the eleventh floor is reached by stairs. This book contains 144 pages of dumbfounding information.
Illinois get the creepy details and scary ghost stories about haunted. Central illinois haunted places ghosts supernatural. Eldred area historical tornado activity is near illinois state average. The james john eldred house is a historic house located in bluffdale township near eldred, illinois. For nearly two decades, troy taylor has been chronicling the haunted hi.
Eldred, who lived in the home with his family until 1901. The complete idiots guide to ghosts and hauntings possessed possessions. He is writing a sequel to his book illinois hauntings that will include ghost stories of the original springs hotel. The first one i heard about eight years ago doing ghost hunting and looking for a particular cemetery. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Illinois paranormal guide exploring illinois unknown. The james eldred house dates back to the 1820s, resting on land that was among the first to be occupied in greene county. The nursing home closed in 1957 and southern illinois university purchased the property to expand its agricultural program.
These are the most recent ghost sightings in illinois wheaton, illinois my family moved to wheaton while i was no longer living with them. Shadow figures have been seen coming up the staircase to the 2 nd floor, disembodied voices, numerous evps, jason snider was shoved by unseen hands on the 3 rd floor near the couch, other figures have been seen passing by windows and standing in the windows of the larger operation suite. Now, he has created an organized and comprehensive guide to haunted and legendary places in illinois. May 01, 2014 now, he has created an organized and comprehensive guide to haunted and legendary places in illinois. Eldred white pages phone books in illinois il whitepages. My ghost story is an american television series on the paranormal, which premiered on july 17, 2010 on the biography channel. The front of the house has five symmetrical bays and a front porch. The eldred house is one of the few remaining limestone houses still remaining in the county, and it has become the pet project of the illinois valley cultural heritage association to restore the house to its former glory. Normally, dorms and residence halls tend to have more haunted activity than classroom buildings. Top 10 creepiest abandoned places in illinois mysterious.
In central illinois, tales of jacksonville appear in print for the first time, along with hauntings of the james eldred house, the great river road opry, greene county almshouse, ghost hollow, towanda meadows, coliseum ballroom and others. Troy taylor has written over 70 books on the paranormal, created and hosts numerous haunting tours, is the planner for the annual haunted. Troy taylor lives in decatur, illinois and is the founder of the american ghost society. A traveling salesman is said to have passed away here as well, and was buried behind the house. Eldred was founded because of its situation in the illinois river bottoms as a town that combined the values of a river and a bluffside village. On my last night visiting i was driving down plamondon road about 1 a. Waukegan, illinois we went to this beautiful hotel under the permission of the owner. Eldred is a village in greene county, illinois, united states. Best established memorial gardens cemetery in the late 60s for the people of eldred and especailly those who worked. Animal ghosts or, animal hauntings and the hereafter. Enjoy our haunting flavors handcrafted, organic loose leaf teas and discover why its the drink of choice for ghost hunters. Eldred house is beautiful stone building in eldred, il.
The james eldred house dates back to the 1830s and has seen more than its share of death, tragedy, and heartbreak over the last two centuries. The first campus on the list is the university of illinois at urbanachampaign. Illinois hauntings kindle edition by hamilton, loren. Top 10 most haunted houses in illinois mysterious heartland. He is the author of more than 80 books on hauntings and unexplained. Online photo printing photo cards photo books photo canvases photo gift ideas snapfish. After much debate, we are happy to bring you the top 10 most haunted houses in illinois. Lets take a little look into the history of the james j. American hauntings ink book titles new and current titles from troy taylor haunted. See more ideas about illinois, rockford illinois and haunted places. Hauntings by timelife books is part of the mysteries of the unknown series. Eldred first appeared on river plat books as farrow town in the. Ive written about over three dozen haunted locations in illinois, each of them open to the public, in my book, ghosthunting llinois.
If you are someone who wished ghost hunting was an actual job because youd actually be pretty great at it these true hauntings in illinois are exactly what you need to send your hair on end and your teeth chattering. Among the schools were illinois park and grant elementary which was one of the oldest elementary schools in the area being that it was grant that was the 100yearold school. Top 10 most haunted places in the illinois valley mysterious. Not only does timelife bring to the reader phantoms, ghosts, poltergeists, and demons in words but also timelife goes so far as to bring the viewer abstruse or shocking photos of the unknown. List of the top haunted places in illinois for paranormal investigations and scary experiences.
Best established memorial gardens cemetery in the late 60s for the people of eldred and especailly those who worked for mr. Along with the studio next store connected to the building. An investigation into psychic disturbance ghosts, hauntings, and possessions. My ghost story is an american television series on the paranormal, which premiered on july 17. Paris hospital investigation ghost research society. During the 1970s, the university made an effort to locate all the unmarked graves of the dead that had. Ursula bielski, our founder, has published more than a dozen volumes on chicagos haunted history over more than two decades. The big book of illinois ghost stories big book of.
Chicago hauntings is the original chicago ghost tour and still the best. But what are the creepiest homes and mansions in illinois. Rosemary ellen guiley, in her book the complete vampire companion. Michael kleen has a ma in history from eastern illinois university and a ms in education from western illinois university. Haunted colleges the university of illinois ghostly. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards. The mysterious and often violent history of illinois has made the state a haven for restless spirits. The haunted carlinville tour from american hauntings is a historical tour of the hauntings that linger in the small town. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Each episode features claims of encounters at reportedly haunted locations all over the united states, as well as a few locations in other. Eldred home is a grand, greekrevival ranch house that has. Illinois hauntings kindle edition by hamilton, loren, davis. Divided into eight distinct regions and listed by county and town or neighborhood, each. It was built in the 1920s and in the 80s there was a fire that killed and injured many.
American hauntings teas check out our eerie selection of mysterious blends, plus these unique tea gift boxes. The house was designed in the greek revival style and also includes features of the italianate style. The most haunted places are the basement, and the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th floors. Illinois paranormal guide exploring illinois unknown and. An argument ensued between the lovers and she stormed out hoping to find a ride home. The second story i heard from a few locals when i was running a small tour of ghost tours of some of the more obscure haunted sites in central illinois. During the 1860s and 70s, james and his wife emeline had a reputation for hosting grand parties at their bluff dale farm. All three eldred daughters died of tuberculosis here. True tales of ghostly places by joanne austin, mark moran, mark sceurman, and ryan doan if you love the weird u. The hauntings are believed to stem from the homes tragic past. Browse our haunted america series, which explores an areas local lore and most notorious haunts. Eldredarea historical tornado activity is near illinois state average. The haunted carlinville tour from american hauntings is a historical tour of the hauntings that linger in the small town of carlinville, illinois home to coal mine history, sears homes, the million dollar courthouse, blackburn college, and a myriad of ghosts in the heart of macoupin county.
This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. The accommodation is 24 miles from chelmsford, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free wifi. Eldred real estate eldred il homes for sale zillow. Nov 17, 2016 probably one of the most popular illinois hauntings, resurrection mary was a woman killed in a hitandrun accident while hitchhiking on archer avenue in the 30s. Come along with american hauntings as we return to one of our favorite and most active locations which just happens to be one of the most haunted houses in illinois. Along the same stretch of road several people say they have seen a man walking down the side of the road dressed in a black suit and a bowler hat. Illinois state flag ashmore estates is a former almshouse and current haunted attraction in coles county. In illinois case, its the classroom buildings and administration building that have the ghosts. The haunted carlinville tours begin at the macoupin county courthouse the tours go into the courthouse during the evening to reveal the history and hauntings of this infamous location. Eldred first appeared on river plat books as farrow town in the 1830s, but was founded sometime before the admittance of illinois as a state in 1818. Illinois park just so happens to have been built in 1930s.