Oregon is a beautiful Pacific Northwest state. Its mountains and lush forests make it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. But ghost stories and paranormal encounters have been told there many times. Which Oregon locations are haunted? We’ll explore ten of these haunted places and explain why. These tales will make you go crazy and want to visit these places. Let’s begin:
10. Battery Russell
Let’s start with war history. Battery Russel was a Civil War Fort Stevens military installation. During that time, it was rarely used. It saw action during WWII, believe it or not. The Japanese fired at Battery Russell off Oregon’s coast, damaging it. Some have seen the ghost of a soldier milling around the grounds, but casualties are disputed. Until someone finds it again (you), the debate over whether it was a World War II soldier or an earlier period soldier continues.
9. Bush House Museum
This family estate is unrelated to presidents. This house was built for prominent newspaper publisher Asahel Bush. This Bush was ahead of his time, using his newspaper to fight both parties. He became known as “Bushy Bush”. The house is said to be haunted by old Bushy and one of his daughters. Visitors reported strange air conditioning and other paranormal activity at the house. Some think the spirits are also messing with the heating system. The Bush House may have many “cold spots” for you.
8. Cathedral Park
A teenage girl named Thelma Taylor was murdered in this Portland park in 1949. Stories of her spirit being seen or heard at the park have persisted since her murder. Some report hearing park screams. Over time, paranormal activity stories have been disproven. All the more reason to visit and see if Thelma appears. Take ghost stories with a grain of salt. Some like to embellish.
7. McMenamins Edgefield
Oregonians know McMenamins. McMenamins is a statewide hotel and bar chain with franchises across Oregon. If you’re old enough to drink, visit one if you’re nearby. You might want to do that after a few ghost hunts (please drink responsibly). This was a Multnomah County poor house before becoming a bar and resort.The building became a rehab center after WWII.
At McMenamins, you may see a woman in white or hear her sing nursery rhymes. Do not ask “what did they put in this drink” if you see or hear this. Because others have seen these paranormal entities. If you like paranormal stuff, you shouldn’t miss out on staying here in Oregon.
6. Geiser Grand Hotel
You think Oregon has only one haunted hotel. Many exist. Can anyone throw a party better than the Geiser Grand Hotel ghosts? The third floor of this hotel is said to be haunted. Visitors report constant light flickering. Some say they heard laughing and reveling on the same floor. Even at night, some hotel staff refused to go to the third floor. A hotel owner reported these ghostly events almost thirty years ago. You can probably guess that some people visit the third floor to see this paranormal activity.
5 Lafayette Cemetery
Are witch hunts extinct in the Pioneer era? Evidently not. A witch was allegedly hanged in the cemetery. However, the tale is convoluted. We’ll try to resolve this. The cemetery held an execution. The death penalty was imposed on ax murderer Richard Marple. His mother, Anna, was accused of witchcraft.
She predicted the town would burn three times. Anna died nearly 30 years after her son’s execution. Locals warn against visiting the graveyard because both ghosts are active today. The reason? Some say an unknown assailant attacked them at the cemetery. Travel there if possible. It’s hard to go without a friend.
4. Pittock Mansion
Henry Pittock and Georgiana lived on this massive estate. Henry became wealthy as a newspaper publisher and wood and paper industry leader. Build in 1909, the Pittocks lived there until their deaths a decade later.
After the Pittock family sold it, it became a museum in the early 1960s. The Pittock spirits are not malicious, but they do play tricks on visitors to the mansion in Lafayette Cemetery. These include locking and closing windows. Furniture movement may also be heard.
3. Heceta Head Lighthouse
Lighthouses are always present in coastal states. Because there are lighthouses, one will be haunted. Example: Heceta Head Lighthouse. According to legend, the ghost known as “Rue” dislikes changes to her home. She mysteriously activates fire alarms and moves objects.
The lighthouse staff may be frightened by the “Gray Lady” (some have refused to visit certain parts of the house due to her appearances). She is mostly harmless to visitors to the converted bed-and-breakfast. For peace and quiet, stay for the ghostly welcome.
2. Highway 101 near Cannon Beach
OK, we’ve all heard about creepy, haunted roads. Highway 101 outside Cannon Beach is cliffside. Over the past 50 years, motorists have reported seeing a bandaged man. Some have seen him on the roadside, others in their rearview mirror. Like all spirits, he vanishes when you check for danger. Some call it folklore. Be careful and alert when driving on this stretch of road. Please avoid jumping and causing an accident. That road looks dangerous enough.
1. Roseland Theater
A murder story with a generous side of crime concludes this list. This building was “Starry Nights” nightclub before the Roseland Theater. Larry Hurwitz owned the club. Hurwitz allegedly ran a counterfeit operation inside the club. Tim Moreau, a 21-year-old employee, allegedly discovered it. Moreau vanished shortly after.
The puzzle pieces fell into place quickly, revealing Moreau’s murder. Hurwitz and an accomplice were imprisoned for murder. His angry spirit haunts the building, even though Moreau’s body was found under the Willamette River. Locals say the theater may be one of Portland’s (and Oregon’s) most haunted places.
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