Arkansas is filled with ghost stories, legends of monsters and sinister history. Although some of these things remain stories from the past, others leave their mark. Let’s put on a brave face and look at some of the most terrifying places in the state.
- Peppersauce Ghost Town - Calico Rock
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The town of Calico Rock is almost like any other small town in Arkansas. It’s filled with friendly folks and is a great place to live. However, this is the only town in the nation that contains an entire ghost town within its city limits. Just imagine turning the wrong way in town and ending up in an abandoned neighborhood.
For more details, read the full article here.
- 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa - Eureka Springs
Facebook/1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa If you’re up to spending the night with ghosts, then you only need to make the short drive to Eureka Springs. The Crescent Hotel offers a ghost tour filled with chances to feel the presence of spirits. Some are friendly, others not so much. For more details, read the full article here.
- Dinosaur World - Beaver Springs
Www.AbandonedAR.com/JenTil, James Kirkendall Dinosaur World went extinct in 2005 but it was once a quirky prehistoric theme park. Dozens of life-sized cavemen and dinosaur sculptures remain on the property. The most recent photos of the decaying dinos are rather creepy.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Abandoned Buildings - Scattered Across The State
Flickr/Jonathan Ball If you’re needing inspiration for your next horror novel, or you’d just like to imagine the stories behind forgotten places, then take this photo tour of the creepier abandoned buildings hiding in the state. For more details, read the full article here.
- Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium - Booneville
www.AbandonedAR.com/Michael Schwarz, Eddy Sisson, James Kirkendall, Luke Gramlich The buildings are towering reminders of the death and disease that reigned the nation not too long ago. The sanatorium museum routinely gives tours of the lower floors, but you’ll want to read the full article linked below if you’d like to see what lies in the upper abandoned floors.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Hwy 365 - Woodson
Flickr/Alder Ahlvin If you’re driving on Highway 365 at night, you may be one of the many that see a hitchhiker. Most will keep on driving but the few that do decide to pick up the walking woman all run into the same problem.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Natural Steps
Flickr/Jonathan Ball Just south of Roland resides a small unincorporated place known as Natural Steps. If you happen to be walking outside at night, you may spot the ghost of Martha Sanders. The suicidal bride drowned herself in the river after her groom’s sudden death.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Boggy Creek - Fouke
Facebook/The Fouke Monster (Boggy Creek) The biggest monster legend of Arkansas is that of the Fouke Monster. The Bigfoot-like creature terrorized the small town of Fouke primarily in the 70s. People are still roaming the woods to try to glimpse the legendary Boggy Creek Monster.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Old Spanish Treasure Cave - Sulphur Springs
Facebook/Old Spanish Treasure Cave Although not an inherently terrifying place, the Old Spanish Treasure Cave is at least unnerving. While traversing underground you may hear the ghosts of Native Americans that were killed by the Spanish Conquistador, Coronado.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Allen House - Monticello
Facebook/The Allen House The Allen House has been the inspiration behind a book and movie but you’ll want to visit to experience the ghost first-hand. The house is haunted by Ms. Ladell Allen, a southern belle who unexpectedly died in 1948.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Eureka Springs
Flickr/Neal Wellons
We’ve mentioned the Crescent Hotel earlier but actually the whole town is filled with spooky places. From Victorian spirits to criminal poltergeists, there’s no shortage of paranormal activity.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Rush
Flickr/Tommy Falgout This particular ghost town has a trail that tours hikers throughout the area. Learn about the history of the abandoned zinc mines as you retrace the steps of the town’s miners. You may catch the glimpse of one headed to work from the corner of your eye.
For more details, read the full article here.
- Haunted Cemeteries - Scattered Across The State
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The eerie stories about these particular cemeteries are chilling. From wailing baby ghosts to creepy Confederate soldiers and sounds and lights that remain unexplained, the reports of hauntings at these places may freak you out. For more details, read the full article here.
Have you had any paranormal experiences in Arkansas? Share your ghost stories with us in the comments below!
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The town of Calico Rock is almost like any other small town in Arkansas. It’s filled with friendly folks and is a great place to live. However, this is the only town in the nation that contains an entire ghost town within its city limits. Just imagine turning the wrong way in town and ending up in an abandoned neighborhood.
For more details, read the full article here.
Facebook/1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
If you’re up to spending the night with ghosts, then you only need to make the short drive to Eureka Springs. The Crescent Hotel offers a ghost tour filled with chances to feel the presence of spirits. Some are friendly, others not so much. For more details, read the full article here.
Www.AbandonedAR.com/JenTil, James Kirkendall
Dinosaur World went extinct in 2005 but it was once a quirky prehistoric theme park. Dozens of life-sized cavemen and dinosaur sculptures remain on the property. The most recent photos of the decaying dinos are rather creepy.
For more details, read the full article here.
Flickr/Jonathan Ball
If you’re needing inspiration for your next horror novel, or you’d just like to imagine the stories behind forgotten places, then take this photo tour of the creepier abandoned buildings hiding in the state. For more details, read the full article here.
www.AbandonedAR.com/Michael Schwarz, Eddy Sisson, James Kirkendall, Luke Gramlich
The buildings are towering reminders of the death and disease that reigned the nation not too long ago. The sanatorium museum routinely gives tours of the lower floors, but you’ll want to read the full article linked below if you’d like to see what lies in the upper abandoned floors.
For more details, read the full article here.
Flickr/Alder Ahlvin
If you’re driving on Highway 365 at night, you may be one of the many that see a hitchhiker. Most will keep on driving but the few that do decide to pick up the walking woman all run into the same problem.
For more details, read the full article here.
Just south of Roland resides a small unincorporated place known as Natural Steps. If you happen to be walking outside at night, you may spot the ghost of Martha Sanders. The suicidal bride drowned herself in the river after her groom’s sudden death.
For more details, read the full article here.
Facebook/The Fouke Monster (Boggy Creek)
The biggest monster legend of Arkansas is that of the Fouke Monster. The Bigfoot-like creature terrorized the small town of Fouke primarily in the 70s. People are still roaming the woods to try to glimpse the legendary Boggy Creek Monster.
For more details, read the full article here.
Facebook/Old Spanish Treasure Cave
Although not an inherently terrifying place, the Old Spanish Treasure Cave is at least unnerving. While traversing underground you may hear the ghosts of Native Americans that were killed by the Spanish Conquistador, Coronado.
For more details, read the full article here.
Facebook/The Allen House
The Allen House has been the inspiration behind a book and movie but you’ll want to visit to experience the ghost first-hand. The house is haunted by Ms. Ladell Allen, a southern belle who unexpectedly died in 1948.
For more details, read the full article here.
Flickr/Neal Wellons
We’ve mentioned the Crescent Hotel earlier but actually the whole town is filled with spooky places. From Victorian spirits to criminal poltergeists, there’s no shortage of paranormal activity.
For more details, read the full article here.
Flickr/Tommy Falgout
This particular ghost town has a trail that tours hikers throughout the area. Learn about the history of the abandoned zinc mines as you retrace the steps of the town’s miners. You may catch the glimpse of one headed to work from the corner of your eye.
For more details, read the full article here.
The eerie stories about these particular cemeteries are chilling. From wailing baby ghosts to creepy Confederate soldiers and sounds and lights that remain unexplained, the reports of hauntings at these places may freak you out. For more details, read the full article here.
For more thrilling accounts of the past, you may want to read about the Arkansas history that’s not in textbooks.
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