Witches Tower | Photo by Kaylee Raines | The Wright State Guardian
Although the existence of the paranormal is commonly debated, there are many locations throughout the Dayton area notorious for being haunted. Here are the top three haunted locations in Dayton that Wright State University (WSU) students should check out this fall.
Location One: The Witches Tower
Located within Hills and Dales MetroPark in Kettering, Ohio, this spooky location attracts paranormal enthusiasts throughout the Dayton area.
According to Dayton Local, this tower was the site of the grizzly death of teenager Peggy Ann Harmeson in 1967. While inside the castle, Harmeson and her friend Ronnie Stevens were both struck by lightning. Since then, the interior of the castle has been closed to the public. It is said that her death is what triggered the paranormal events that occur at this location.
“While walking near the path near the tower and taking photos, my friend and I saw and heard things that cannot be explained,” Centerville resident Victoria Mohr said.
Location Two: National Museum of the United States (U.S.) Air Force
Although this museum is known for its memorials, aircrafts and history, Google highlights the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as one of the 31 most haunted locations in the country. According to HauntedHouse.com, it is believed that the spirits of fallen airmen and women who died on the aircraft present in the museum haunt the location.
“Although I have not experienced anything at the museum myself, there is a weird energy there that can’t quite be explained,” local paranormal enthusiast Peter Khuu said.
Location Three: Woodland Cemetery
Known for being the resting place of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the Woodland Cemetery is a beautiful location full of intricate graves. However, there is a mysterious energy that many visitors report feeling during their visit. Multiple news sources, including Dayton 24/7 Now, have interviewed cemetery employees that confirmed there is documentation of these unexplained events.
“I visit the cemetery sometimes during the day and I have never felt any negative energy. However, I do feel a strong presence of some sort. As a spiritual person, though, I can tell that the spirits there are not harmful,” Dayton resident Chelsey Chapman said.
