Contributed Stories

On this page you will find first-hand accounts of paranormal activity witnessed by visitors of the OES website, arranged alphabetically by county. We are always looking for more of your stories to add to this page. If you would like to share a story of the supernatural that you experienced, please visit our Haunting Submission Form to send it to us, just make sure to select personal experience instead of haunting index. Also choose whether you would like to include your name with your story or if you would like to remain anonymous. Please email any photos, video, EVP recordings or other evidence that accompany your story to .

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	Homes On Washington Allen County An anonymous contributor shares a plethora of strange activities that took place at the family’s home.
	The Spillway Ashtabula County An anonymous visitor went to the spillway with his family and witnessed a ghostly face in the water.
	Brown Road House Auglaize County An anonymous contributor describes his encounter with the paranormal while visiting the property late one night.
	Egypt Valley Creature Belmont County Michelle Fulton shares her encounter with a horrid-sounding creature during the mid-1980s.
	Bunker Hill Universalist Pioneer Cemetery Butler County An eyewitness reports hearing whispers while alone in the cemetery and may have an apparition photo.
	Dave Finkelman Auditorium Butler County A former worker at the auditorium shares first-hand experiences with the ghost there.
	Milford Road Butler County Multiple eyewitnesses share their strange experiences at this notoriously haunted road.
	Lonesome Road Champaign County Several adventure-seekers were chased from the woods by a shadowy figure with glowing red eyes.
	East Fork Cemetery Clermont County Sumner Hobart heard a woman yell and witnessed a strange white cloud form at the cemetery.
	Mysterious Webcam Video  Clermont County Billy Whited of Batavia submitted these strange videos set to only record on motion.
	South Broadway Sally Clermont County Susan shares the strange things that she experienced while living in the turn-of-the-century home.
	Woodgate Road Ouija Clermont County Carrie Arnett and her friends experienced strange things after using an Ouija board.
	Bowman Cemetery Columbiana County An anonymous contributor shares a story about the “Bumper Man” of Bowman Cemetery.
	Columbia Street House Columbiana County A former resident of the house witnessed the apparition of an older gentleman several times.
	Pretty Boy Floyd  Columbiana County An EVP recorded by the Elite Chasers of Transparent Ohio at the site of Pretty Boy Floyd’s death.
	Art Attack Cuyahoga County Ricky’s art gallery was haunted, in part by a man who had died years prior at his aunt’s business.
	Water Street Residence Darke County An anonymous contributor’s home seemed normal until the arrival of their new baby.
	Woodens Road Residence Darke County The apparition of a woman dressed in Civil War era clothing has been seen at this former schoolhouse.
	Sherwood Tracks Defiance County A young boy in 1930s attire disappears after seemingly being hit by an oncoming train.
	Sand Hill Erie County An anonymous contributor sent us this legend of an Indian massacre and British soldiers burned at the stake.
	East King Street Residence Fairfield County Former resident Matt Stilwell stated this house seemed to be haunted by three spirits.
	Forest Rose Cemetery Fairfield County Heather Howard shares a ghostly sighting at the cemetery in the middle of the day.
	Harmon Road Haunt Fairfield County A man wearing a white hoodie has been seen walking along the road, only to vanish after passing him.
	Ramar Acres Fairfield County An anonymous contributor shares her strange accounts while living in Pickerington’s Ramar Acres subdivision.
	Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery Franklin County An anonymous contributor shares his experience late one night at the cemetery.
	Columbus Steel Castings Franklin County Formerly called Buckeye Steel, the site has been the scene of many fatal accidents and is very haunted.
	Gahanna Lincoln High School Franklin County Multiple witnesses have seen or heard the ghost of a boy who drowned in the basement pool.
	Ghost In The Window  Franklin County Abe and Jamie submitted this photo of what appeared to be a ghost in their bedroom window.
	Maple Drive House Franklin County Tenants have witnessed shadowy figures and have heard heavy footsteps upstairs.
	Mount Carmel East Hospital Franklin County Employees in the hospital’s pharmacy have seen the same ghostly figure.
	Ohio Penitentiary Franklin County Michelle Katka and JG share their stories about the Ohio Penitentiary.
	Ohio Statehouse Franklin County Dana Morrow and a few others witnessed a ghostly man and woman dancing in the Senate chambers.
	Roberts Road Farmhouse Franklin County Steven Rosenthal wrote about seeing a strange light and hearing footsteps at this abandoned farmhouse.
	Villas At Eden of Whitehall Franklin County Formerly called English Village, residents of this apartment complex experience strange things.
	Bethel Cemetery Gallia County An anonymous visitor described witnessing a mysterious black wraith in the cemetery just before disaster struck.
	Williams Hollow Road Gallia County Residents of Williams Hollow Road report seeing shadowy figures, hearing a little girl hum, and the sounds of a phantom car.
	Trebein Road Greene County Amber and her father witnessed a ghostly bride who was killed on her wedding day.
	Bridgetown Road Hamilton County An anonymous visitor shares his story of seeing a mysterious young man along Bridgetown Road.
	Lick Road Hamilton County Quite a few visitors share their stories of the supernatural experiences at this popular road.
	Norwood Middle School Hamilton County Amanda Blakeman told of her personal paranormal experiences at this middle school.
	Rapid Run Park Hamilton County An anonymous visitor wrote in about the various spirits that haunt this Cincinnati park.
	School of Creative & Performing Arts  Hamilton County Patricia Gunn of Cincinnati took this photo of a possible vortex.
	Nashville Cemetery Holmes County Elaine heard a thunderous sound while planting flowers and her daughter spoke to an unseen girl.
	Nashville Elementary Holmes County Jacob tells of seeing two mysterious creatures and hearing a strange noise on the school grounds.
	College Hall – Lake Erie College  Lake County An eerie image appeared in a window in this photo sent in by Julie and her boyfriend Dave.
	Morley Music Hall  Lake County Julie submitted this video of what appeared to be a vortex opening in the balcony of this music hall.
	Orchard Road Residence Lake County The former owner of this home tells of encountering a ghostly boy there.
	Orb Photograph  Licking County Dana submitted a photo of what may be a genuine orb…not dust particles.
	Fields Cemetery  Lorain County Peg Leg Paranormal sent in some EVP recordings he obtained while visiting the cemetery.
	Baylan House Lucas County Kristina shared this story about several people who have witnessed a ghostly boy at the home.
	Club Bijou Lucas County Chad submitted an odd experience he had at Club Bijou in Toledo.
	Beloit House Mahoning County An anonymous visitor tells of a haunted house in Beloit where a murder had occurred in the 1950s.
	Chatham House Medina County Tiffany shares the paranormal experiences she and her family had while living in the home.
	Buffington Island Meigs County Ghostly soldiers have been seen around the area of Ohio’s largest Civil War battle.
	Spring Valley Road House Montgomery County A.J. shared this intriguing story about how antiques may play a role in paranormal activity.
	Stivers Middle School  Montgomery County An anonymous contributor shares her story of the infamous Stivers Middle School pool, along with photos.
	Good Samaritan Medical Center Muskingum County Leslee Kane and her father witnessed an elderly woman disappear seconds after entering an elevator.
	Garnett Wilson Library Pike County Mike Hawk and his friends witnessed an elderly woman fade before their eyes.
	Route 14 Farmhouse Portage County Lynn shares her story about her cousin’s former residence in Ravenna.
	Bell Cemetery Preble County Dust to Dust Ohio submitted this story about a ghostly Civil War soldier captured in a photograph.
	Brubaker Bridge Preble County Robert and his friends decided to check out Brubaker Bridge one night and had an experience they won’t forget.
	Austin Haunted House Ross County Sara Miller wrote in about the strange experiences she and her friends had at a home near the small town of Austin.
	Elisabeth’s Grave  Ross County Several visitors have written in sharing their experiences at this cemetery just outside Chillicothe.
	Grandview Cemetery Ross County Thanks to Ian for sharing his story of shadowy figures spotted in Chillicothe’s Grandview Cemetery.
	Higby House Ross County Renee and James Davis tell their tales of paranormal occurrences at the Higby House.
	Schrader Road Tunnel  Ross County Several visitors tell their accounts of supernatural activity at Schrader Road Tunnel, including a strange photo.
	Sugar Street House Ross County Former resident Jacob Fink shares strange happenings that occurred at the home in the early 1990s.
	Tar Hollow State Park Ross County Sean shares his strange experience while hiking with his German Shepherd in the state forest.
	Clyde Railroad Tracks Sandusky County Jerry and his fiance witnessed shadow people and later a call for help when a car mysteriously vanished.
	Bussey Road Farmhouse Scioto County Denise Miller shares her experience while living in a haunted farmhouse along Bussey Road in the 1980s.
	Gleim Road Home Scioto County Residents reported seeing the apparition of a man and were physically assaulted by something unseen.
	Mitchellace Building Scioto County Duke Conley confirmed the fifth floor of this building is haunted through his personal experience.
	Screaming Mimi Bridge Seneca County A website visitor shares her account of paranormal activity at this legendary bridge.
	Magnolia Cemetery  Stark County Colen Fink sent in two strange photos taken at the cemetery during a night trip.
	Timken Senior High School Stark County A former theater student recounts his paranormal experience at the high school.
	Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Division Summit County Walter Halchak witnessed a misty figure one night, along with some of his co-workers and local police.
	Hale Farm And Village Summit County A former employee described the paranormal activity that took place at this replica Ohio-Erie Canal village.
	Old Bag of Nails Pub Union County A former cook shares stories of paranormal activity that take place at this Marysville restaurant.
	Stephen’s Lounge Union County An anonymous contributor tells of a lonely presence in the women’s restroom stall.
	Mendon Road Van Wert County Bob and his wife Sandy witnessed a white, partially transparent figure about 700 feet north of Tomlinson Cemetery.
	Moonville Tunnel   Vinton County Several people share their paranormal stories from Moonville Tunnel, with photos and a video included.
	Stetson House  Warren County Jonathan Maxwell sent us this very strange photo of a figure that appeared in the upstairs window.
	Mound Cemetery Washington County Courtney and her friends witnessed a ghostly soldier while playing flashlight tag in the cemetery at night.
	Witch Board Haunting Washington County Sykes described the mysterious happenings that would occur after using a Witch (Ouija) board.
	Pleasant Home Residence Wayne County An anonymous visitor wrote about her personal paranormal experiences in the oldest home in the area.
	Williams County House Williams County Jeremy wrote in about ghostly activity at his aunt-in-law’s house.
	Holcomb Road Wood County Website contributors share their strange experiences while investigating Holcomb Road.
	Wood County Historical Museum Wood County Dustin Smith shares his encounter with a shadowy figure while working in the museum’s attic.
	Lutheran Ridge Cemetery  Wyandot County Tim Steinman and his father shares this story about the legends of Lutheran Ridge Cemetery.

Out-of-State Stories

	Jacob’s Funeral Home Kokomo, Indiana The owner of a former funeral home in Indiana sold allegedly haunted items on eBay.
	Portage House Portage, Indiana An anonymous contributor shares the story of a ghostly boy who wanted to kill their family.