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Haunted Basilica of St. Lawrence

The Basilica of St. Lawrence

Of the many haunted places within Asheville, the Basilica of St. Lawrence might be the most wondrous. Within its sacred walls, visitors find themselves captivated by its expansive dome, intricate tile, and ornate stained glass windows. Even ...

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View Article - Madison Dry Goods | Lawson Family Murder Museum
Christmas Tree Murder Madison Dry Goods

Madison Dry Goods | Lawson Family Murder Museum

While families gathered around, sharing the joy of Christmas Day, something sinister was brewing in Madison, North Carolina. Charlie Lawson, an otherwise well-mannered tobacco farmer, had a shotgun in hand and a malicious urge. In the silence of tha ...

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View Article - The Haunted Museum of Ashe County History
Ghost in the Museum of Ashe County History

The Haunted Museum of Ashe County History

Located on a grassy stretch of space on Jefferson’s Main Street rests an impressive brick building with an important history. Its striking portico, with four imposing white columns, lends it an appearance of gravity, eliciting both fear and respec ...

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View Article - The Legend of the Devil’s Stairs
Ghost on Road at the Devil's Stairs

The Legend of the Devil’s Stairs

Located in Warrensville, North Carolina, near Asheville sits an unusual rock formation known as the Devil’s Stairs. Over the past century, this site has seen multiple deaths and developed a reputation for being haunted. The folklore surrounding th ...

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View Article - Asheville City Hall
Asheville City Hall

Asheville City Hall

Since its founding in 1797, Asheville has been a quiet, unassuming town. It remained largely untouched during the Civil War, with a population of only 2,500 people. It wasn’t until the 1920s that the city began to make a name for itself, becoming ...

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View Article - The Hauntings of Biltmore Estate
Woman ghost in an fancy mansion

The Hauntings of Biltmore Estate

Constructed at the height of the Gilded Age, the iconic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is the largest private residence in the United States. Set on 8,000 sprawling acres of gardens and forest, this 250-room house covers four acres of ...

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View Article - The Haunted Lake Lure Inn
Ghost standing in dark hallway

The Haunted Lake Lure Inn

As you’re pulling up to the Lake Lure Inn, it appears to be the epitome of refinement and relaxation. Snuggled in a cove overlooking Lake Lure in North Carolina, the Mediterranean-inspired architecture makes one think they’ve just wandered into ...

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View Article - Bostian Train Disaster of 1891
A ghost on a road

Bostian Train Disaster of 1891

On a summer evening north of Charlotte, North Carolina, a train transporting more than 70 passengers departed the small town of Statesville. For just several minutes, all seemed to be running normally. Anyone at the Statesville station could watch a ...

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View Article - Swannanoa Valley Museum (Black Mountain)
A foggy area with trees

Swannanoa Valley Museum (Black Mountain)

History is unique. With just one disaster, it can be gone, wholly wiped from contemporary memory, and likely never to be seen or heard again. That highlights the importance of places like the Swannanoa Valley Museum of Black Mountain, North Carolina ...

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View Article - The Jackson Building Ghost
A man standing in a foggy room

The Jackson Building Ghost

Take a look at Asheville, North Carolina’s skyline, and you’ll immediately notice a few stand-out structures jutting high above their neighboring buildings. Each is more unique than the next, as Asheville is known for having diverse architectura ...

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