The Halloween Podcast

Kansas Hauntings: Ghost Stories from the Great Plains | Ep. 16


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In Episode 16 of our Haunted America series, host Lyle Perez delves into the haunted heart of Kansas, the Sunflower State. Known for its wide-open plains and friendly small towns, Kansas also holds a chilling collection of ghost stories and eerie locations. From haunted hotels to graveyards with dark secrets, join us as we explore 10 of the most haunted places in Kansas, where the past refuses to rest.

Featured Haunted Locations:

The Sallie House, Atchison

Address: 508 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS 66002
A seemingly normal house with a terrifying reputation. Haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Sallie, the house is notorious for physical attacks on its residents, strange noises, and toys moving by themselves.

The Eldridge Hotel

Address: 701 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
This historic hotel, burned down during Quantrill’s Raid in 1863, is said to be haunted by Colonel Shalor Eldridge himself, who roams the halls, particularly near Room 506, moving furniture and knocking on doors.

Fort Leavenworth

Address: 290 Grant Ave, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
The oldest active military post west of the Mississippi, Fort Leavenworth is home to multiple ghosts, including the “Lady in White” and the “Old Colonel,” whose spirits roam the fort’s historic grounds.

The Orpheum Theatre

Address: 200 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67202
This 1920s theater is haunted by a stagehand who died in a tragic accident. He’s often seen backstage, and the “Lady in Red” continues to attend performances from the balcony.

Hollenberg Pony Express Station

Address: 2889 23rd Rd, Hanover, KS 66945
A historic Pony Express stop, where visitors claim to see the ghost of a young rider named Billy and hear phantom horses galloping through the night.

Stull Cemetery

Address: 159th St, Stull, KS 66050
One of the most feared places in Kansas, rumored to be a gateway to Hell. Visitors report dark rituals, glowing red eyes, and terrifying paranormal experiences near the crumbling stone church that once stood there.

John Wornall House Museum

Address: 6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64113
This Civil War-era home served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers. Ghosts of wounded soldiers and John Wornall’s wife are said to haunt the halls.

Santa Fe Depot

Address: 201 NW 2nd St, Abilene, KS 67410
This 19th-century train depot is haunted by the ghost of a conductor who waits for a train that never arrives. Visitors have reported hearing train whistles and seeing ghostly figures near the tracks.

Brown Grand Theatre

Address: 310 W 6th St, Concordia, KS 66901
A grand theater haunted by the “Woman in Gray,” an actress who died during a performance. She’s often seen watching rehearsals or walking through the dressing rooms, rearranging costumes.

Sauer Castle

Address: 935 Shawnee Rd, Kansas City, KS 66103
A Gothic mansion with a tragic history, Sauer Castle is haunted by its former owner, Anton Sauer, and his wife Mary. Ghostly children are also seen playing in the yard, their laughter echoing through the halls.

Join us as we explore the haunted history of Kansas, from historic theaters to eerie cemeteries, and uncover the stories of the restless spirits that refuse to leave the Sunflower State.

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Keywords: Haunted Kansas, Kansas Ghost Stories, Paranormal Kansas, Haunted Locations, Sallie House, Eldridge Hotel, Fort Leavenworth, Stull Cemetery, John Wornall House, Brown Grand Theatre, Sauer Castle

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