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Asheville Ghost Stories
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Calvary Episcopal Church
Located in the North Carolina town of Fletcher, near Asheville, is
the Calvary Episcopal Church. While the church itself does not
boast a ghost, it has become a famous location over the years
where the "Phantom Rider of the Confederacy" has been seen.
This phantom rider is said to be the ghost of a young woman who
rides on a palomino horse and who appears for a few moments on
the road near this church and then gallops away, as if she is
being chased by someone."
the Calvary Episcopal Church. While the church itself does not
boast a ghost, it has become a famous location over the years
where the "Phantom Rider of the Confederacy" has been seen.
This phantom rider is said to be the ghost of a young woman who
rides on a palomino horse and who appears for a few moments on
the road near this church and then gallops away, as if she is
being chased by someone."
City Hall, downtown Asheville
City Hall is said to be haunted by a man who committed suicide
after the Stock Market Crash. Sounds very similar to the
Jackson Building haunting. This spirit is reported to be
wearing old fashioned clothes. He appears in the snack bar
and seems to wait in line and disappear, scaring the daylights
out of the snack bar employees and visitors. Many employees
have reported finding their offices trashed when they report
for work in the mornings.
after the Stock Market Crash. Sounds very similar to the
Jackson Building haunting. This spirit is reported to be
wearing old fashioned clothes. He appears in the snack bar
and seems to wait in line and disappear, scaring the daylights
out of the snack bar employees and visitors. Many employees
have reported finding their offices trashed when they report
for work in the mornings.
Richmond Hill Inn
This B&B was built in 1889 by Richmond Pearson. Guests have reported
seeing a distinguished looking gentleman wearing an old fashioned suit, with
a high collared white shirt, walking the hallways at night. Oddly enough, Zelda
Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, has been seen haunting the F. Scott
Fitzgerald room of the inn. Zelda died in a fire at the old Highland Hospital.
seeing a distinguished looking gentleman wearing an old fashioned suit, with
a high collared white shirt, walking the hallways at night. Oddly enough, Zelda
Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, has been seen haunting the F. Scott
Fitzgerald room of the inn. Zelda died in a fire at the old Highland Hospital.
Basilica of St. Lawrence
The Basilica of St. Lawrence is said to be haunted by Rafael
Guastavino, the designer of this church. His body is entombed
within the walls of St. Lawrence.
Guastavino, the designer of this church. His body is entombed
within the walls of St. Lawrence.
Riverside Cemetery
This cemetery was created in 1885 and is the resting place of many famous
people, such as Thomas Wolfe. It has been reported that the cemetery is
haunted by a phantom Confederate regiment that is seen marching in formation.
Those who see these spirits report hearing gunfire. A regiment of soldiers
eternally preparing for the Civil War Battle of Asheville that took place in 1865?
people, such as Thomas Wolfe. It has been reported that the cemetery is
haunted by a phantom Confederate regiment that is seen marching in formation.
Those who see these spirits report hearing gunfire. A regiment of soldiers
eternally preparing for the Civil War Battle of Asheville that took place in 1865?
The Hanging of Sneed and Henry
James Sneed and James Henry were hanged on May 29th, 1835. They were convicted of
stealing a horse, a capital crime in those days. They went to their deaths protesting their
innocence. The gallows field was located near where Merrimon Ave. and Broadway Ave.
merge today. The graves are said to be 60 feet from where they were hanged. Unusual
sounds are heard in the area. The sounds of a trap door of a gallows snapping open and
the sounds of a horse drawn wagon and the clip-clopping of horses' hooves.
stealing a horse, a capital crime in those days. They went to their deaths protesting their
innocence. The gallows field was located near where Merrimon Ave. and Broadway Ave.
merge today. The graves are said to be 60 feet from where they were hanged. Unusual
sounds are heard in the area. The sounds of a trap door of a gallows snapping open and
the sounds of a horse drawn wagon and the clip-clopping of horses' hooves.
Shiloh Forestry Compound
The old Shiloh Forestry Compound is located near the Biltmore Estate and has been long
abandoned. To this day there are reports of lights coming on and off and doors opening
and closing by themselves. It is said to have been used by a prostitute, now dead, who can
be heard singing late at night. There is a rope with a noose hanging from one of the
rafters. Story goes that an unfortunate fellow was lynched there in the 1950's and his spirit
still lingers.
abandoned. To this day there are reports of lights coming on and off and doors opening
and closing by themselves. It is said to have been used by a prostitute, now dead, who can
be heard singing late at night. There is a rope with a noose hanging from one of the
rafters. Story goes that an unfortunate fellow was lynched there in the 1950's and his spirit
still lingers.
Northside Grill and Bar
853 Merrimon Ave.
853 Merrimon Ave.
Many years ago, before Northside was a restaurant, the building housed apartments.
The story goes that a woman committed suicide in one of the upstairs apartments. The
employees now describe uneasy feelings in the upstairs bar. They will not go upstairs
by themselves after closing. A shadowy, black figure has been seen.
The story goes that a woman committed suicide in one of the upstairs apartments. The
employees now describe uneasy feelings in the upstairs bar. They will not go upstairs
by themselves after closing. A shadowy, black figure has been seen.
Dillsboro, NC - GSMR Tunnel - When Norfolk-Southern began expansion into the
southwest mountains of North Carolina, it was difficult for the company to find men able
to do the hard work required. Convicts were brought in to complete work on a tunnel
right outside of Dillsboro. To get to the site, the men had to cross a section of the
Tuckaseegee River on raft. One day, the raft flipped over in the rain-swollen river and
all of the convicts died (except one) because they were chained together. The men
were buried on the mountain above the tunnel. Sometimes, especially after a big rain,
people report hearing chains rattling and the echoes of men splashing in water yelling
for help. **Interesting fact about this tunnel** This is the same tunnel Harrison Ford
walks into in the movie 'The Fugitive'.
southwest mountains of North Carolina, it was difficult for the company to find men able
to do the hard work required. Convicts were brought in to complete work on a tunnel
right outside of Dillsboro. To get to the site, the men had to cross a section of the
Tuckaseegee River on raft. One day, the raft flipped over in the rain-swollen river and
all of the convicts died (except one) because they were chained together. The men
were buried on the mountain above the tunnel. Sometimes, especially after a big rain,
people report hearing chains rattling and the echoes of men splashing in water yelling
for help. **Interesting fact about this tunnel** This is the same tunnel Harrison Ford
walks into in the movie 'The Fugitive'.
Dillsboro Tunnel
Warren Wilson College
Several locations on campus are haunted, Bannerman computer lab, the chapel, the old
well on suicide ridge (although the name has nothing to do with an actual death), and
one of the teacher houses on the right side of the chapel (has a weird tree out front)
are all haunted. The basement of Sunderland Dorm was once a slaughterhouse and
many students and teachers have reported hearing cattle, smelling blood or meat, or
even seeing cattle in the basement. There is also said to be a power vortex on one of
the paths that goes past the farm.
well on suicide ridge (although the name has nothing to do with an actual death), and
one of the teacher houses on the right side of the chapel (has a weird tree out front)
are all haunted. The basement of Sunderland Dorm was once a slaughterhouse and
many students and teachers have reported hearing cattle, smelling blood or meat, or
even seeing cattle in the basement. There is also said to be a power vortex on one of
the paths that goes past the farm.
Church of the Redeemer
1201 Riverside Drive
1201 Riverside Drive
The church is home to the ghost of a woman who is seen leaving the cemetery
and walking across the street to the banks of the French Broad River.
and walking across the street to the banks of the French Broad River.
Pastabilities Restaurant
743 Haywood Rd.
743 Haywood Rd.
The building that houses Pastabilities was a theatre in the 1930's.
Phantom footsteps are heard frequently going up and down the stairs.
Phantom footsteps are heard frequently going up and down the stairs.
Vance Birthplace
911 Reems Creek Rd
911 Reems Creek Rd
Apparitions have been seen in the log cabin and on the grounds.
Across the street from Vance birthplace is Vance Cemetery Rd. At
the end of the road is a very old cemetery that includes members
of the Vance Family. This cemetery predates the Civil War.
For more on Vance Birthplace:
Across the street from Vance birthplace is Vance Cemetery Rd. At
the end of the road is a very old cemetery that includes members
of the Vance Family. This cemetery predates the Civil War.
For more on Vance Birthplace:
Graystone Inn
Barnardsville, NC
Barnardsville, NC
Graystone Inn was built near an old settlement from the 1800's, now long
abandoned. The cemetery from this settlement is above Graystone Inn. A
Black Man was lynched there in the early 1900's for "flirting" with a White
Woman. Most of the cabins report paranormal activity.
Bigfoot sightings are very frequent there.
For more info about Graystone Inn:
abandoned. The cemetery from this settlement is above Graystone Inn. A
Black Man was lynched there in the early 1900's for "flirting" with a White
Woman. Most of the cabins report paranormal activity.
Bigfoot sightings are very frequent there.
For more info about Graystone Inn:
Scandal's Nightclub
11 Grove St.
11 Grove St.
The apparition of a Native American woman
has been spotted frequently in the nightclub.
has been spotted frequently in the nightclub.
Fletcher School of Dance
177 Patton Ave.
177 Patton Ave.
Construction workers doing work on the building have reported to me
that the building is haunted. They have seen shadowy figures, heard
strange noises, and have had tools moved around.
that the building is haunted. They have seen shadowy figures, heard
strange noises, and have had tools moved around.
Highland Park area of Montford
This was originally the site of a sanatorium for mentally ill people. It burned in 1948
and nine women, including Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, died in the
fire. People claim to hear screams and see ghosts of the victims walking the streets.
and nine women, including Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, died in the
fire. People claim to hear screams and see ghosts of the victims walking the streets.
Waneta Street, Montford
In the 1920's, two women were bludgeoned to death on this street. The murders
were never solved. People have reported seeing the ghost of the murderer
walking the street carrying a pipe or stick.
were never solved. People have reported seeing the ghost of the murderer
walking the street carrying a pipe or stick.
South Asheville Colored Cemetery
Located on Dalton St. behind the St. John Baptist Church. Dark apparitions are
frequently seen here. People report feeling intense sadness in the cemetery.
frequently seen here. People report feeling intense sadness in the cemetery.
Beaver Lake, North Asheville
The apparition of a young man is seen wandering along the shores of the
lake. He is believed to have drowned in the lake in the 1970's. A woman is
seen standing on the dam, staring into the water.
lake. He is believed to have drowned in the lake in the 1970's. A woman is
seen standing on the dam, staring into the water.