Patterson Road in Houston, Texas may be haunted. This road borders Bear Creek Park and runs between Highway 6 and Eldridge Road. [Google Maps] It’s a lovely location. Arrive in the afternoon and plan a picnic or barbecue in the park. Visit the zoo, read the historical markers, and get a sense of the landscape…
Category: Haunted Places
Case studies and ghost hunting tips for specific haunted locations.
Ocean-Born Mary: The Truth – Henniker, NH
(WARNING! This spoils the Ocean-Born Mary legend) Ocean-Born Mary is one of America’s most famous ghosts. However, only a few parts of her legend are true. Here is the actual story, according to Henniker records that I researched, on-site. Ocean-Born Mary really was born in 1720 aboard a ship, the Wolf. Also, her life was…
Ocean-Born Mary – Her Ghost in Henniker, NH
“Ocean-Born Mary” is among America’s most famous ghosts. Her story begins just off the coast of old New England. Her story includes adventure, romance, and – of course – a classic ghost or two. Here’s what I discovered in my research in the town of Henniker, New Hampshire, at its public library, and during a…
New Orleans’s Ghosts after Katrina
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Highlights of my January 2006 research, right after Hurricane Katrina changed EVERYthing for NOLA ghost hunters.) Ghosts have always been at home in New Orleans’ French Quarter. However, since Hurricane Katrina in mid-2005, hauntings have increased dramatically, though the French Quarter was barely touched by Katrina. Despite the devastation…
New Orleans, LA, Ghosts – How Hurricane Katrina Changed Its Haunted Places
Were there more ghosts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina? Here’s what I said when I investigated the French Quarter in January 2006. I’m not sure if NOLA’s ghost population increased, but evidence of ghosts certainly has. My trip to Louisiana in late January 2006 was different from what I’d expected. It wasn’t my only…
New Orleans, LA – Brennan’s Red Room Ghosts
Brennan’s Restaurant on Royal Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter is well respected as a world-class restaurant. “Breakfast at Brennan’s” has become a Louisiana tradition for visitors as well as locals who enjoy fabulous food in a relaxed but elegant setting. Upstairs at Brennan’s, the Red Room is famous for its ghosts. According to a…