What are the most well - known Huntingdon West Virginia ghost stories?

The Huntington State Hospital also has its share of ghost tales. It was once a place for the mentally ill, and now some say the tortured souls of former patients still roam the halls. Workers and visitors have reported feeling cold spots in certain areas, and there have been sightings of a woman in a white gown, believed to be a patient from the past, wandering the corridors.

The Greenbrier Ghost is also famous. A young woman was murdered and her spirit supposedly haunted the area until her killer was brought to justice. Her ghost was said to appear to people, leading them to clues about her death. It's a story that combines mystery and the supernatural.

The most well - known is probably the apparition of the old sea captain. He was a prominent figure in Old Town Virginia's maritime history. His ghost is said to haunt the old docks. Sailors and fishermen sometimes report seeing his figure in the fog, as if he's still overseeing his ships.

The story of the haunted bridge in Barbour County is quite well - known. It's said that if you cross the bridge at midnight, you'll see a ghostly apparition of a woman in white. She's believed to be the spirit of a young girl who died tragically near the bridge long ago.

The ghost of a drowned cadet is well - known. It's said that he drowned in the nearby river while on a training exercise. His ghost is said to haunt the riverbanks, and some have reported seeing a figure in a sodden uniform near the water. It gives an eerie feeling, especially on foggy days.

The story of Robert the Doll is quite well - known. Robert was a creepy doll that was said to be possessed. It was kept in a museum in Key West and many people who visited claimed to have had strange experiences. Some said the doll's eyes would follow them, and others felt an eerie presence around it.

The most famous might be the apparition of the warden. There are accounts of seeing a figure in the old warden's office, wearing an old - fashioned suit. It's thought that he's still there, perhaps overseeing the place even in death. Some say they've seen him looking out of the window as if still on the lookout for any trouble in the prison.

In a certain Virginia community college, there is a story about a theater. Actors and crew members have reported strange occurrences like cold spots on the stage and objects moving by themselves. Some think it's a former theater student who had a strong connection to the place and now haunts it. However, it could also be drafts in the old building and normal things being misinterpreted in the dim lighting of the theater.

A lot of people talk about the 'Shadow Man' in the asylum. He's a dark figure that lurks in the corners. It could be the spirit of a former guard who had a mean streak. Some believe he's there to keep people from uncovering the asylum's darkest secrets. The asylum's history of mistreatment and neglect might have led to these spooky apparitions.

The story of the Greenbrier Ghost is quite terrifying. A young woman was murdered and her body was found. Her spirit supposedly led her mother to the killer. It's spooky how the ghost was able to communicate in such a way to seek justice.