On this page you will find haunted locations and legends of Washington 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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 Beverly

• Buckeye Belle - The Buckeye Belle steamboat used to make trips between Zanesville and St. Mary's Virginia every day. For some reason it exploded in 1852 at the locks in Beverly, killing more than twenty people. Thirteen of them remain buried under a monument honoring them in Beverly. On foggy nights, it is said that you can hear the sound of the Buckeye Belle making its way through the water. If you listen closely enough, you may even hear the voices of her phantom crew.

 Marietta

• Anchorage - Douglas Putnam, one of Marietta's founding fathers, built this 22 room mansion for his wife Eliza. In 1862, shortly after she moved in, she died. Her ghost is said to roam the halls and is sometimes seen looking out the window. In the 1960s-70s, the house was used as a nursing home. Many of the residents reported seeing Eliza walking around. It is believed that there are many Underground Railroad tunnels under the house, but it is not known whether they are haunted or not.

• Buckley House - The ghost of foreign exchange student William New Kim, from China, is said to haunt the house. He drank chloroform when his patroness disapproved if his marriage to a servant girl.

• Castle - A ghostly woman in period clothing is often seen here. A construction worker working on renovations once sighted an apparition here and refused to return to the Castle.

• Comfort Inn - Doors are said to open and close by themselves. Televisions turn on and curtains close by themselves as well. Some guests and employees have even reported being touched by unseen hands.

• George White House - Built in 1855, George White bought the house in 1908. He was Ohio's Governor in 1931, and is now said to haunt the house. The house now belongs to Marietta Colleges' Alpha Xi Sorority.

• Lafayette Hotel - This is one of the last remaining hotels from the riverboat era on the Ohio River. It is said to be haunted my it's former owner, S. Durward Hoag, who is usually seen in the 1937 addition in his name. Some guests have seen mysterious lights in the hallways.

• Levee House Restaurant - A man who was murdered here with an axe is said to haunt the building. In the mid 19th century, a wealthy man was having an affair with someone at the house. His eldest son was so upset with his father that he killed both his father and his father's lover one night. The figure of a man can sometimes be seen creeping in the back door to the building to this day.

• Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theater - Things in the prop room move by themselves and an icy breeze can be felt in the basement. A former owner of the theater, Mr. Shea, is said to haunt the place. He is often seen in a brown felt derby. The spirit of an old light technician is sometimes seen walking around. After the theater is all locked up, you can sometimes see a phantom figure in the ticket booth.

• Mound Cemetery - A mysterious blue ball of light is often seen coming down from the top of the cemetery's large mound and float around the cemetery. A ghostly soldier has also been seen on the cemetery grounds. (Thanks to Courtney for the additional information).