Haunted towns and buildings are spread far and wide, but Mississippi seems to be especially ghostly. One of the most haunted towns in Mississippi is Meridian, which is a great place to stop by to scratch your eerie itch.
Located on the central-east edge of Mississippi, the town of Meridian was established in 1860, but it was mostly burned down during the Battle of Meridian just four years later.
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The spooky highlight of Meridian is the Merrehope Mansion, which was built way back in 1858.
Universedrifter21/Tripadvisor It served as headquarters for both Confederate General Polk and Union General Sherman. Sherman invaded Meridian and burned almost everything. Merrehope, however, was deemed “too beautiful to burn."
The Mansion is known for its paranormal activity.
Michael Barera/Wikipedia It is said to be haunted by two spirits; There is a man who died by suicide in one of the bedrooms and a young woman who appears to be glowing or holding a candle.
Eugenia is the name of one of the alleged ghosts residing in Merrehope Mansion.
Google Merehope Eugenia never lived in the mansion in her earthly life, but a painting of her hangs on a wall in the Mansion. She is believed to have attached herself to the painting. She has been sighted numerous times within the room where her painting hangs. But not to worry, she is a benign ghost!
However, the other ghost that resides in the house is not so friendly.
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Another example of haunting in Meridian is the Riley Center, the opera house located downtown.
Google Remona Brooks It’s alleged that it houses an opera ghost. Inside the building are inexplicably cold areas, and some people have felt hands on their shoulders when no one is nearby.
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It served as headquarters for both Confederate General Polk and Union General Sherman. Sherman invaded Meridian and burned almost everything. Merrehope, however, was deemed “too beautiful to burn."
Michael Barera/Wikipedia
It is said to be haunted by two spirits; There is a man who died by suicide in one of the bedrooms and a young woman who appears to be glowing or holding a candle.
Google Merehope
Eugenia never lived in the mansion in her earthly life, but a painting of her hangs on a wall in the Mansion. She is believed to have attached herself to the painting. She has been sighted numerous times within the room where her painting hangs. But not to worry, she is a benign ghost!
Google Cathy Rainer
Google Remona Brooks
It’s alleged that it houses an opera ghost. Inside the building are inexplicably cold areas, and some people have felt hands on their shoulders when no one is nearby.
If you are in the mood for a little haunted adventure, Meridian, Mississippi is a great place to visit. Do you have any spooky places that you have visited? Share your ghost stories with us.
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Address: Meridian, MS, USA
