Haunted Texas

Marfa Lights The Marfa ghost lights are visible every clear night between Marfa and Paisano Pass in northeastern Presidio County as one faces the Chinati Mountains.The first reported sighting was in 1883 by a cowhand named Robert Reed Ellison. Are the famous ghost lights of Texas really ghosts or something else? (Marfa, 1991)	Buie Park This old deserted park harbors two well known ghosts of the area, and the legendary spirits are known as the Hatchet Lady and May's Mother. One is a a vindictive ghost while the other is a pathetic spirit of a broken-hearted mother. Is the park really haunted or are these stories nothing more than urban legend. (Stamford, 1998)
White Rock Lake The ghost of a woman in a white evening gown dripping with water has terrorized residents here for many years. She appears as a hitch-hiker along Garland road where it passes the lake. The spirit materializes as a pretty girl in an evening dress, drenched to the skin. She gives a certain address then disappears, leaving a wet seat. (Dallas, 1998)	Snuffer's Restaurant An unidentified ghost has been seen by guests and employees in this popular place. The phantom emerged after remodeling and usually appears in the hallway that connects the old building with the new addition. Cold spots, apparitions and moving objects are only a portion of the unusual happenings here. (Dallas, 1998)
Crazy Man's Tower The myths say this is due in fact from everything from Indian burial grounds to a sacred place of sorts. Some have even suggested that it is a portal to the "other side". The tower is supposed to be haunted by a man who went insane, killed his wife and kids and buried them under the tower. Is this another urban legend? (Roanoke, 1998)	Fort Phantom Hill Several photographs have appeared in the local Abilene Newspaper which have "ghost-like" figures in them. People have reported hearing footsteps around the fort and the feeling of being watched by "something", especially in the old Powder Magazine. There are also two reports of Phantom soldiers near the old hospital, both of which vanish seconds after they are spotted. (Ft. Phantom Hill, 1983)
Grace Hotel Reports of paranormal activity in the hotel have been quite frequent since the late 1970's. The activity seemed to be centered on the third and fourth floors, the ballroom and the basement. Sounds of footsteps, moving doorknobs and other odd noises are often heard at night, moving through the hallways. Usual EM Fields were located in these areas during a previous ghost hunt in 1984. (Abilene, 2001)	Fort Phantom Lake Lake Fort Phantom Hill is haunted by a ghost known as the "Lady of the Lake".Like most ghost stories, the details change through the years, but those who have seen her say she's there and she's real. The Lady searches the shoreline of the lake for her long lost love. (Abilene, 1996)
Fort Phantom Lake #2 Lake Fort Phantom Hill is haunted by a ghost known as the "Lady of the Lake".Like most ghost stories, the details change through the years, but those who have seen her say she's there and she's real. The Lady searches the shoreline of the lake for her long lost love. SGHA returns to the lake for another hunt of this area. (Abilene, 2001)	Buie Park #2 This old deserted park harbors two well known ghosts of the area, and the legendary spirits are known as the Hatchet Lady and May's Mother. One is a a vindictive ghost while the other is a pathetic spirit of a broken-hearted mother. Is the park really haunted or are these stories nothing more than urban legend. (Stamford, 2001)
Fort Phantom Hill #2 People have reported hearing footsteps around the fort and the feeling of being watched by "something", especially in the old Powder Magazine. There are also two reports of Phantom soldiers near the old hospital, both of which vanish seconds after they are spotted. (Ft. Phantom Hill, 2001)	New Hope Cemetery Various locals in Anson claim that this cemetery is haunted by the ghost of an older woman. She supposedly can be heard crying in the graveyard here late at night. Though many doubt that the graveyard is haunted, there are many others that claim that "something" is out there. Is this graveyard really haunted or has the ugly head of urban legend raised itself yet again? (Anson, 2001)
Phantom Hill Cemetery Opened in the late 1800's, the new cemetery on the hill has been in operation to the present day.There are many reports from the locals that link the cemetery with the legends of the Blue Lady that haunts Lake Fort Phantom. According to witnesses, she looks into car windows of vehicles parked by or near the cemetery. (Abilene, 2001)	The Baker Hotel Perhaps one of the most haunted locations in the state of Texas! Paranormal activity that has been reported in the hotel centers around several major areas. These include the ballroom, the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th floors, the Brazos room & the lobby. Lights turn on and off by themselves in the Brazos room and the sweet smell of "Milk duds" can be easily detected at times. (Mineral Wells, 2001)
Victorian House Inn Reported activity at the location includes the sound of footsteps in the upstairs hallway and objects being moved about in several of the guest suites. The apparition of a woman in a wedding dress has also been reported in the lower dining room and on the stairs.The activity here seems to be mostly mischievous and has no particular pattern. (Weatherford, 2001)	Fort Richardson A female staff member working near the hospital reported that she had heard the unmistakable sound of footsteps walking around on the front porch of the building. The footsteps seemed to follow her movements and were always behind her. When she stopped and looked around, the footsteps stopped as well. Just as the woman turned to go about her business, she was knocked up against a wall by an invisible blast of cold air. (Jacksboro, 2001)
Palo Pinto Cemetery Around 1920, Earl Allen of Palo Pinto County wanted to be able to reach out and touch someone on the off-chance he was still able. Apparently no stranger to the evils of alcohol, Allen was worried that a drunken stupor might be mistaken for death and that he might be called to the bone orchard prematurely. However, there are present day stories that a phone can be heard ringing out in the graveyard late at night. (Palo Pinto, 2001)	Baker Hotel #2 Perhaps one of the most haunted locations in the state of Texas! Paranormal activity that has been reported in the hotel centers around several major areas. These include the ballroom, the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th floors, the Brazos room & the lobby. Lights turn on and off by themselves in the Brazos room and the sweet smell of "Milk duds" can be easily detected at times. SGHA returns to this haunted hotel for another look. (Mineral Wells, 2002)
The San Antonio Ghost Tracks One of the most famous legends of the southwest. According to the myth, the ghosts of children are supposed to push your car out of harms way, across a set of railroad tracks. (July 2006)