Description

Explore the haunted heart of northern Ohio with Cleveland, Ohio Ghost Hunter Guide: Haunted Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and Vicinity-a chilling collection of more than two dozen true Cleveland ghost stories, urban legends, and historic hauntings.

Step into the shadowed past of Cleveland, where spirits of industry, tragedy, and mystery still linger along Lake Erie's shores. This guide uncovers 24 documented ghost stories, local legends, and eerie sites across the region-many of which you can still visit today.

Discover the haunted Ohio history of:

Woodland Cemetery, where restless spirits walk among historic graves
Old Farmer's Market Alley, home to whispers of long-lost merchants
The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, Cleveland's most infamous ghost
Squire's Castle, haunted by the lady of the tower
The Drury Mansion, steeped in death and mystery
Grays Armory, echoing with military ghosts of the past
The Lackawanna Ghost Train, seen racing through the night
Variety and Agora Theatre and Ballroom, stages of lingering spirits
Franklin Castle, one of the most haunted houses in Ohio

Plus nearby haunted destinations perfect for short road trips:

Gore Orphanage (Lorain County)
Crybaby Bridge (Medina County)
Myrtle Hill Cemetery - The Witch's Grave (Medina County)
Ohio State Reformatory (Mansfield)
Mt. Olive Cemetery - Bloody Mary (Summit County)
Hell Town (Boston Township)
The Ghost Train Over River Styx (Wayne County)

Each story blends Ohio folklore, haunted history, and field research, complete with photos, directions, and GPS coordinates to guide you to the real locations.

Folklorist and author Jannette Quackenbush-creator of the Haunted Ohio series and The Big Book of American Ghost Stories-has spent decades uncovering true hauntings across the state. Her research connects the legends to their historical origins, separating authentic accounts from fiction.

If you love Cleveland ghost stories, Ohio folklore, or haunted road trips, this is your guide to the eerie corners of Cuyahoga County and beyond.