Urban Legends and Haunted Places in IL

[Debi]

This story has two parts. Be sure to scroll down for the second one about Haunted Place. Urban Legends is first.

10 Creepy Illinois Urban Legends That Are Too Weird to Be True

When it comes to urban legends, Illinois has its fair share, but these 10 bizarre ones really weird us out.

ksisradio.com

 

[Ragnar0711]

I'm surprised Alton Il. wasn't mentioned. Gyda's Mom is from there. Hear tell the whole dang city is haunted. Heard that from several sources.

 

[Debi]

I'm surprised Alton Il. wasn't mentioned. Gyda's Mom is from there. Hear tell the whole dang city is haunted. Heard that from several sources.

This is one haunted state! My whole area is supposedly haunted, especially since the old State Hospital is just down the road here. Lots of mines in the area as well said to be haunted.

 

[Duke]

I'm surprised Alton Il. wasn't mentioned. Gyda's Mom is from there. Hear tell the whole dang city is haunted. Heard that from several sources.

Mrs Duke had friends who lived near Alton, we ate there routinely when we visited. The city does a certain feel about it.

 

[Debi]

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/alton-most-haunted-small-town-in-america-mcpike-18387850.php

"From 1,400 Confederate prisoners dying in Alton during a Civil War smallpox outbreak to the many ghosts of McPike Mansion, Alton has spirits to spare, thanks to a long history. The geography of Alton may also be a contributing factor in making the city a paranormal hot spot."

 

[Ragnar0711]

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/alton-most-haunted-small-town-in-america-mcpike-18387850.php

"From 1,400 Confederate prisoners dying in Alton during a Civil War smallpox outbreak to the many ghosts of McPike Mansion, Alton has spirits to spare, thanks to a long history. The geography of Alton may also be a contributing factor in making the city a paranormal hot spot."

I've heard many many stories coming out of Alton, a few ghost hunters filmed a few locations there too

 

[crux]

We have 'em too:
Link

And, many more than are listed there.

 

[Debi]

We have 'em too:
Link

And, many more than are listed there.

Has anyone noticed that many of us here on site live near haunted areas? I realize many places are said to be haunted, but a lot of us live very close to some major ones.

 

[crux]

Has anyone noticed that many of us here on site live near haunted areas? I realize many places are said to be haunted, but a lot of us live very close to some major ones.

An interesting observation!

 

[Selectric]

Has anyone noticed that many of us here on site live near haunted areas? I realize many places are said to be haunted, but a lot of us live very close to some major ones.

Probably the main reason we congregate here on the PNF . I don't know every member experience, but just listening over the few years i've been here, we've all experienced things that keep us seeking answers.