A Dusty Trail of Legends and Haunts By Dana Goolsby MARSHALL- Red dirt roads sprawl beneath the pine tree canvas of East Texas offering a slower pace, and are perfect for a scenic drive. But not every dirt road in the Pineywoods leads to mystery and folklore like one in particular just outside of Marshall, […]
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The Haunting of the Downes-Aldrich House
The Haunting of the Downes-Aldrich House By Dana Goolsby Crcokett, Texas- The historical Downes-Aldrich house in Crockett, circa 1891-1893, is considered to be one of the most beautiful homes in Houston County. The Eastlake Victorian style house was home to some of the first settlers in Crockett, who reportedly may not have fully vacated the premises. The […]
The Haunting of Parker Cemetery
Grapeland, Texas- A good ghost story, whether read aloud or spun around a campfire, is always a little better at Halloween. In Texas, the ghost stories get better with age, through blending the diverse Texan cultures, tall tales, and timeless stories. Grapeland harbors several haunted places, of which only the bravest residents dare to investigate. Tales […]
Haunting of Old Memorial Hospital
Haunting of Old Memorial Hospital By Dana Goolsby PALESTINE- The old Memorial Hospital in Palestine appears to be little more than a dilapidating building these days, but was once a busy medical center, where area residents sought care, worked, or visited loved ones. Locals also say the basement of the building was once the city morgue, […]
Trains, Ghosts and Bigfoot Sightings
Trains, Ghosts and Bigfoot Sightings JEFFERSON- Take a step back in time as the Historic Jefferson Railway takes you on an excursion that circles the Piney Woods along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou. This train is pet-friendly for well-behaved, friendly pets. The Historic Jefferson Railway is open each Saturday with narrated day trains and their […]
Graystone Haunted Manor
Graystone Haunted Manor Longview- Long ago, during the 1800’s, Dr. Grigor Von Graystone, his wife, and three children fled into exile from their homeland and settled in Longview, Texas, where they lived quietly in their Manor on the hill. Legend has it, one Hallows Eve, something went terribly wrong. Some say the wicked fingers of […]
Haunting at the Excelsior
Jefferson, Texas- The Excelsior House was built in the 1850s, and has been in continuous operation ever since, making it the oldest hotel in East Texas according to the National Register of Historic Places. Over 160 years later, the history of the hotel has been steeped in mystery, and haunted happenings. The historic Excelsior House […]
Demon’s Road
Demon’s Road By Dana Goolsby Huntsville – Bowden Road, perhaps better known as “Demon’s Road,” has a steady flow of reports regarding the experiences travelers claim to have while driving down the old dusty road. People that wander down “Demons Road” tell tales of disturbing encounters, and an eerie feeling that sweeps over anyone who […]