Mount Union Iowa Ghost Stories: What are some of the most famous ones?

Some of them might be based on real events that have been exaggerated over time. For example, the story of the old house could have started with a normal event like a shadow being misinterpreted, but as it was passed down, it became a full - blown ghost story.

One well - known Mount Isa ghost story could be about an old mine. Maybe a miner who died tragically there and his spirit is said to haunt the tunnels. People might have reported strange noises or cold spots in the area.

The haunted asylum story is very famous. As mentioned before, the sighting of the nurse's ghost makes it quite a spooky tale. It gives people the creeps just thinking about an old, dilapidated building with such a presence.

The story of the Phantom Guide is quite famous. Supposedly, there's a spectral figure that appears to climbers who are in trouble. It leads them to safety, but once they are out of danger, it vanishes. Many believe it to be the spirit of an experienced mountaineer who died on the mountain long ago.

There are also tales of shadowy figures in the attic. These figures might be the ghosts of slaves who once worked at Mount Vernon. Their stories are an important part of the overall history of the place, and their possible presence as ghosts is a reminder of the past.

A story about a Native American spirit is also popular. It is said that before settlers came, the mountain was sacred ground for Native Americans. Some believe that the spirits of the Native Americans still roam the mountain. There have been reports of seeing strange lights and hearing unidentifiable chants, which are thought to be related to these ancient spirits.

The story of the Lady in White is quite famous. She's often spotted on the grand staircase or near the old - fashioned balconies. Her presence is always a bit of a mystery, but it adds an air of mystery to the hotel.

One of the most talked - about scary Iowa stories is about a lake. Locals claim that there's a monster - like creature in the deep waters. There have been sightings of a large, dark shape moving just beneath the surface, and some fishermen say their boats have been jolted by something unseen in the water.

A popular Marshalltown ghost story involves a riverboat captain. There used to be a bustling river trade in the area. The captain's boat sank, and he drowned. His ghost is said to haunt the riverbanks, and some fishermen claim to have seen his spectral figure on foggy mornings, as if he's still looking for his lost boat.

One well - known story is about the climbers who saw a figure that seemed to be guiding them during a particularly bad storm. They thought it was a ghostly apparition. Another is about strange lights that are sometimes seen near the summit at night, which some believe to be spirits of the climbers who died on the mountain.