Description

Step into the haunted heart of Ohio's capital city with Ghosts and Haunted Places in Columbus, Ohio, a chilling field guide by folklorist Jannette Quackenbush. This Haunted Ohio collection uncovers 49 true ghost stories and local legends, each grounded in verified historical events and paired with GPS coordinates and photos so readers can explore the sites for themselves.

Discover the Jury Room's restless spirits, the eerie mysteries of Schwartz Castle, and the lingering presence felt through Green Lawn Cemetery and Old Franklinton Cemetery. Visit Columbus landmarks where the past refuses to rest - from Fort Hayes and the Central Ohio Fire Museum to the Thurber House, Mooney Mansion, and the Calumet Bridge.

Beyond the city, the haunted stories extend to Glen Echo Park, the Woolly-Booger legend, and ghostly taverns like Char Bar and Elevator Brewery.

Grounded in archival research, oral history, and field investigation, Quackenbush's work reveals the authentic hauntings of Columbus - not modern inventions, but the real tragedies, histories, and whispers that shaped Ohio's ghostlore.