On this page you will find haunted locations and legends of Lake County. Many of these locations are genuine and documented haunts, but others may be legend or hearsay. Remember, we do not condone trespassing on any private property. Always seek permission before entering private property. If you know of any more hauntings or legends for this county, please submit them to our Hauntings Submission Page.

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 Eastlake

• Washington Elementary School - Late at night after the janitors have left, ghostly boys and girls are said to appear dancing around and going to the gym.

 Fairport

• Fairport Harbor Lighthouse - The ghost of a cat that was found mummified in a crawlspace is said to haunt the old lighthouse on Lake Erie's shore.

 Kirtland

• Chagrin River - The east branch of the Chagrin River is said to be haunted. Noises like falling logs are heard, red orbs are seen, and cold chills can be felt.

• King Memorial Drive - During the 1800s, a doctor secretly performed abortions and killed deformed babies in a building on this road. After being thrown into the basement, the babies were then buried in a knoll outside the house. Many people claim to feel eerie chills when passing the knoll and to hear cries of babies coming from the basement. People have also sighted the so called "melon heads" along Wisner Road.

 Lake Erie College

• Andrews Dorm - A former president of the college, Mary Evans, is believed to haunt this dorm. Although it is not known why she haunts the building, her presence brings along poltergeist-like activity, as she is known to knock things off shelves, move objects, and slam doors.

• College Hall - A ghost names Stephanie is said to haunt the forth floor, which is now closed off. She can get downstairs through a mirror in the social parlor. Many people have seen throughout the building. She is believed to be a student from the 1800s when it was an all girl college who supposedly killed herself in the belfry. Witnesses say they were not threatened by her presence.

• Fine Arts Building - A ghostly man with dark skin is said to be seen in the building late at night. The theaters green room is also said to be haunted by a presence that makes students feel uncomfortable.

• Fowler Dorm - The ghost of a former female student with long brown hair can sometimes be seen standing behind people as they look into a mirror. She is believed to have died in the building long ago.

• Kilcawley Dorm - Witnesses have reported toilets flushing by themselves in the downstairs women's restroom, even though they are manual toilets. When the sink is somewhat filled with water, a young woman's figure can be seen standing behind you in the mirror.

• Morley Music Hall - This old music hall is haunted by Mrs. Morley, who is usually seen in a long white gown, floating down the staircase. A security guard reported that she once yelled at him to get out really loud. Others have heard footsteps and even a piano playing downstairs, but when investigated upon, no one would be there. Some have reported feeling hot and cold spots throughout the building.

 Madison

• City Hall - The city hall of Madison was once a Civil War hospital and insane asylum. It is haunted by ghosts who rearrange furniture and prevent cameras from working correctly while in the building. The spirits can sometimes be seen walking the halls and can be heard frequently.

 Mentor

• James A. Garfield House - The home of our twentieth president is said to be haunted by his wife, Lucretia. She can be heard walking upstairs and is known to rearrange tools. Witnesses have also reported feeling very uneasy while upstairs.

• Orchard Road House - There have been sightings of a little boy in a house on Orchard Road. (Thanks to Steve Bostwick for submitting this haunting).

 Painesville

• Carroll Avenue Residence - A home along Carroll Avenue is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two former residents, among others. The former residents are known as the Olmstands. It is said that Mr. Olmstand died when he fell in the bathroom, hit his head on the tub and bled to death. Mrs. Olmstand died after a fall down the cellar stairs. Witnesses have seen Mr. Olmstand standing by the bathroom door wearing a housecoat and slippers. Mrs. Olmstand has been spotted in the attic sewing room and at the kitchen stove. Three ghostly Civil War soldiers have been seen in the basement. The home was built in 1945 atop a former Civil War encampment. (Thanks to Paula for submitting this haunting).

• Lake Erie College - A site of multiple hauntings, see above for details.

• Monroe Boulevard House - An abandoned house on Monroe Blvd is said to be haunted. Ghostly figures have been seen, and voices heard in the attic when no one else is there. The ghosts have called visitors' names when in the home, and used to turn lights on and off when the house was occupied. (Thanks to Michael Thompson for submitting this haunting).

• North St.Clair Bridge - Legend has it that a man known as Snake Bite Scroggs, a local fisherman, hung a young couple from the bridge in the early 1980swhen they walked too close his fishing territory. His ghost is said to haunt the bridge. (Thanks to Paul for submitting this haunting).

• Painesville Fairgrounds - It is said that one can sometimes see the apparitions of school children playing and dancing who died in a horrible fire. They have been known to play tricks on visitors to the fair.

• Rider's Inn - This inn is haunted by at least two ghosts. One is the ghost of the ugliest woman in Painesville, Mistress Suzanne. She was said to have been killed by her third husband, Joseph, who built the inn. She's said to be a friendly and warm ghost. When in her presence, people report feeling warm and happy. The other ghost is that of a Civil War soldier. He has been seen standing by the windows waving.

• Rite Aid Pharmacy - An old theater used to occupy the site and was torn down so they could build an office building with the pharmacy on the ground floor. The theater was said to be haunted, and the new building is said to have inherited it's ghosts.

• T.W. Harvey High School - This high school's original building is said to the haunted. Classrooms on the second floor fall victim to the hauntings where the ghosts turn off electronic equipment. The theater is the most haunted part of the building, however. It is said that a girl had died while in the theater along with a drama instructor who died of a heart attack. Lights turn on when they're not plugged in, stage lights change colors, other lights fall barely missing witnesses, and things mysteriously move on their own. There is an overwhelming smell of perfume at times, whispers can be heard when no one else is there, and there's a feeling of being watched. The local school board denies the hauntings are valid. (Thanks to Heather for submitting this haunting).

 Unionville

• Old Tavern - This old tavern was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. A ghost of a runaway slave is said to haunt the building and it's underground tunnels.