This is the hauntings list for Summit 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.

 Akron

• Akron Civic Theater - The life-long janitor of the theater, by the name of Fred, haunts the theater. He died on the premises, but still tends to his duties, usually keeping vandals at bay. Several people have even reported being attacked by Fred after they attempted to vandalize. A ghostly crying woman is sometimes seen along the canal that runs underneath the theater.

• Archbishop Hoban High School - In the new art rooms, tutoring center, and admissions office, reports of ghostly men in dark priest robes walking the halls are frequent. These new rooms are in a remodeled section that used to be the old Brothers dormitory. The mysterious figures are never seen anywhere other than this section. The men's locker room is believed to be haunted by a boy who may have played basketball for the school. He was killed in a car accident in the late 1980s.

• Carroll Street House - A sorority member from the University of Akron is said to have hung herself in the boiler room of this house. Plates have been thrown around and closet doors in the attic fly open and slam shut by themselves. While on the first floor, one could sometimes hear people walking around and moving furniture upstairs when no one else is in the house. This house is now owned by the City of Akron Police Department and is used for SWAT training.

• Litchfield Middle School - The school's namesake, Mr. Litchfield, is said to haunt the school. Doors and lockers open and close by themselves, footsteps and laughter are heard after hours. An old janitor is also said to haunt the school.

• Lockheed Martin - Formerly Loral and built back in the 1920s as the Goodyear plant that housed blimps and zeppelins. There are many building built on these grounds that are haunted by many different spirits. Night shift security guards have reported many unexplainable sights, sounds and other phenomenon.

• Rogues Hollow - This little bridge near a vacant house is one of the many "Crybaby Bridges" in Ohio. The story behind this one is that in the early 1900s, a witch was impregnated by a married man. When the townspeople tried to take the baby from her, she threw it off the bridge. It is claimed that you can sometimes hear the baby crying in the middle of the night.

• Rose Hill Burial Park - The back of this cemetery faces several acres of forest. Many people have claimed to see a "Lady In White" in that area. A mist will sometimes cover the ground at night, limiting visibility.

• Stan Hywet Hall - The master bedroom of this mansion is haunted by a lady wearing gray. The ghost, believed to be an Englishwoman who died in the 1700s, may have been inherited with the bedroom. It was originally a part of an English manor that was disassembled and fit into the architecture plans already in progress.

• Summit County Juvenile Detention Home - The ghost of a matron who worked there haunts the detention home. It is believed that the matron was killed there, possibly by one of the inmates.

• Summit Lake - Just outside of Akron, the banks of this lake are haunted by the spirits of children who drowned there. The ghost of a clown that burned alive in a tent fire is also said to haunt the area.

• University of Akron - A site of multiple hauntings. See below for details.

 Barberton

• Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Division - Various paranormal experiences have been reported by guards on duty at the plant. Lights flicker, radios malfunction and cold spots are often felt. A misty figure in human form has been seen by several witnesses, including police officers.

 Bath

• Hale Farm and Village - This farm and village working replica town from the Ohio-Erie Canal era. The Goldsmith House is supposedly haunted by a positive old woman who once lived there. The Jagger House is often known for bringing a hateful attitude out of those who enter.

 Lakemore

• Edwin Shaw Hospital - Formerly the Springfield Lake Sanitarium, this haunted building is located on Sanitarium Road near Akron. It served as Summit County's Tuberculosis Hospital for fifty years and expanded in the 1960s to include the orphanage Sunshine Village. The building is currently used for outpatient rehabilitation programs. Employees have reported occasional sightings and mysterious noises. Doors open and close by themselves and ghostly footsteps can be heard. The sounds of lunch taking place in an empty mess hall are common as well.

 Monroe Falls

• River Road Bridge - The one lane bridge on River Road is supposedly haunted by a man that likes to jump out in front of cars on certain nights. When you stop to talk to him, he simply vanishes. (Thanks to our friends at DeadOhio.com for submitting the location of Monroe Falls)

 Northfield

• City Hall - The Council Chambers have been haunted for years. Officers completing paperwork late at night sometimes hear loud footsteps and a banging noise above their heads when the rest of the building is deserted. One officer heard a distinct "Psssst!" coming from the hallway. Upon investigation, no one else was there. Glimpses of apparitions have also been seen.

 Norton

• Loyal Oak Tavern - This tavern was once an old inn. During those days, the bar was located in the basement, where the wine cellar is today. A bartender hung himself in the old bar and is known to haunt the tavern. His apparition has been seen by employees and patrons late at night. Cold spots can be felt at any time, and he has been known to move objects, throw pans, and even put his hands on people.

 Peninsula

• Jaite Mill - The mill is said to be haunted by workers who died in a fire there. Mysterious noises are heard and doors are slammed behind those who enter. An eerie blue light has also been seen along the tow path.

• Old Boston Township - This tiny town, also known as "Hell Town" or "Mutane Town", has many legends and hauntings. It's said that if you look in the windows of the slaughter-house, ghostly faces stare back at you. The cemetery is haunted by a ghost who sits on a bench, staring into space. A satanic church there is the site of many animal mutilations and satanic symbols all over the place. Black masses are held there and upside-down crosses plague the entire building. A school bus that has recently been taken away from the area was the site of a mass-murder of all the children aboard. The killer was said to be seen sitting in the back of the bus, smoking a cigarette. A steep, winding road with a sudden stop is known as "The End of the World". There are many rumors about happenings that supposedly occurred there. Some people have reported that they were chased off by a phantom hearse when they entered the town. There are many abandoned homes in the area, all of which have their own story.

• Witch's Grave - There is a tombstone next door to a junior high school where a witch is believed to be buried. The tombstone has been struck by lightening so many times that it has partially melted away.

 Twinsburg

• Taco Bell - Several employees have reported seeing figures standing in the hallways and in the back area. Upon investigation, they would never find anyone. Residents of the area claim that the restaurant was built atop an old cemetery, and remains of bodies and other such items were moved to a new location.

 University Of Akron

• Hower House - A well known female ghost, believed to be one of the Howers, haunts the place. She is apparently very angry due to her husband's infidelity. She likes to scare male workers and guests, sometimes even burning them.

• TKE Frat House - The ghost of this house is that of a young servant girl who died in the home when it was still in use as a private residence. Her body is believed to be buried in the backyard in a difficult-to-find grave. She has been seen in both the house itself and on the grounds outside.