This is the hauntings list for Holmes County. Remember that some of the places listed are merely legend or hearsay, but many are genuine and documented haunts. If you know of any more hauntings or legends for this county, please submit them to our Hauntings Submission Page.

 Killbuck

• Panthers Hollow - A road going through Panthers Hollow was at one time the only road to go through Holmes County. Supposedly a witch lived along the road in a log cabin but was burned at the stake. Before she died, she placed a curse on the road and the area surrounding it. Years later, a circus wagon was traveling down the road during a heavy thunderstorm when it was struck by lightening. A couple of panthers got loose from the wagon, killing a few people. It is said that during the night, one can sometimes see the ghostly panthers and their victims along the road. (Thanks to Marcy Grace Yeagley for submitting this haunting).

 Millersburg

• Courthouse - A green lantern light has been seen going from window to window on the second floor of the courthouse by passersby. While inside the building on the second floor, one can hear a chanting music sound from time to time. If on the first floor, you can smell the aroma of decaying flesh at certain points during the day. The courthouse was built in the 1880s on the site of the former courthouse and boarding school. The school had caught fire in the 1850s and it is said that everyone in the building perished. It may be the students still singing or the nun carrying the lantern, checking on every child in the boarding school who have been dead for over 150 years. (Thanks to Dan Kennedy for submitting this haunting).

• Millersburg Hotel - This historic hotel is plagued by ghostly activity. Lights turn on and off by themselves, and noises can be heard in hallways where no one is staying. Employees of the hotel do not like to discuss any of their experiences.

 Nashville

• Butler College - Only two buildings exist on what once was land acquired by a family in 1901 to build a small men's college in Nashville. The buildings are located on Castle Street and appear to be garages, however, they were originally built as classrooms in one and to house the young men. Jacob Butler built the two structures but passed on before the second was finished. His wife wanted the second to be finished, but was struck with illness and passed on only three days after completion. Since their children were too young, the land became part of the Nash family who owned the house only 300 feet away. They didn't want the small college to come to to community, so they torched the Butler family homestead and turned the two buildings into storage garages and barns. The Butler family barn that was turned into two classrooms is still barely standing in the back field. Many witnesses have reported the sounds of a woman crying in one of the buildings and a child playing with a ball at the end of the street. One person even reported hearing a young woman calling his name while walking down the street. (Thanks to Michelle Brembly for submitting this haunting).

• Center Park - Often referred to as Widows Park, this was the site of an old stagecoach house that burned down in the 1910s. It is believed that a woman found her husband in bed with another woman and she left in a torrent, burning down the small building and killing the fifteen people inside. Many nights while driving past the park, a white mist in the shape of a woman has been seen standing on the side of the road. (Thanks to Michelle Brembly for submitting this haunting).

• Grange Hall - Lights have been seen turning on when no one is in the building and it is locked. When witnesses look back at the window, the light will be off. The building has served many purposes during it's existence, even being the site of a triple homicide. One of the murder victims has been seen looking out of a window facing Castle Street, his eyes glowing red.

• Nashville Cemetery - This cemetery is said to be haunted, particularly by loud sounds like thunder. (Thanks to Elaine for submitting this haunting).

• Nashville Elementary - The elementary school is said to be very haunted. A staff member who was cleaning up her classroom at the end of the day looked up to see an older gentleman standing in the doorway. When she asked if she could help him, he simply vanished. A former principal went to the school late one evening to collect some papers when he heard laughter coming from a front classroom. When he unlocked the door there was no one in sight, the laughter stopped and he closed the door. When he turned to head back to his office, the laughter resumed. When he turned around, all the lights in the hallway began to click on one by one. On his departure, he was pushed down the stairs. (Thanks to Michelle Brembly for submitting this haunting).

• Nashville Post Office - Reportedly one of the oldest Postal buildings still standing, but no longer in use, is the Nashville Post Office located on the town square. While most just pass it off as another old building, many in the town have heard odd noises from inside. One eyewitness claims that she saw a man standing in the open door when the building had been locked and the front door sealed for nearly 15 years. Another witness was walking past the building when she heard an unearthly moan coming from the building followed by someone whispering her name. Upon turning toward the building, a light came on. The lights haven't been replaced since 1995. (Thanks to Michelle Brembly for submitting this haunting).

• Old Livery - Lights are seen and music is heard coming from this small vacant building that sits next to Nashville Elementary. No electricity is connected to the building and has not been connected since 1970. (Thanks to Michelle Brembly for submitting this haunting).

 Ripley Township

• Ripley - It is said that a small town called Ripley once existed on State Route 514, two miles south of Shreve. The town ceased to exist in 1860 when the railroad decided not to locate there. Nothing remains of the town today except for a small memorial garden paying tribute to the missing town. However, in 1998 at least one passerby approached the ghostly town, seeing a horse-drawn carriage and buildings that do not exist. When he looked in the rearview mirror, nothing was there. He turned the car around and stopped where he had seen the specter town, hearing music and smelling of dirt being kicked off the street. On certain nights, the air remains alive even though the town is dead.

 Saltillo

• Saltillo Cemetery - This cemetery is located on County Road 310, off of County Road 68 just outside of Saltillo. There is a stone statue of an angel here and it is said that if one touches the angel's hand, it will bring bad luck. It is also said that if you stare into it's eyes, you will die shortly afterwards.