Main Line Paranormal Investigators - Active West Virginia Locations

Blennerhassett Hotel
	Opened in 1889, this hotel became a grand showcase in the Gaslight Era. It catered to wealthy visitors and businessmen. Initially, the First National Park of Parkersburg was located in the hotel's game room. Disembodied legs are said to run around the hotel, a young woman is seen playing the grand piano and a strong smell of cigar smoke is smelt in certain areas.

	Accessibility: Excellent Activity: Auditory, Olfactory, Apparition Location: Parkersburg MLPI Score: 7.33
Concord University
	This building was completed in 1887, enlarged in 1895, burned down in 1910 and then moved to its current site. This new construction was completed in 1912. Staff and students report a mischievous sense of presence, accompanied with a foreboding sensation. There have also been reports of apparitions and many have horrible nightmares of their experiences.

	Accessibility: Average Activity: Presence, Visual Phenomena, Apparition Location: Athens MLPI Score: 5.40
Droop Mountain Battlefield
	Located in the southern portion of Pocahontas County and the site of West Virginia's last major Civil War battle. Brigadier General William W. Averell (Union) faced off against Brigadier General John Echols (Confederate). Near the replica cannons, visitors have witnessed a soldier appear, smoking a cigarette.

	Accessibility: Very Good Activity: Apparition Location: Hillsboro MLPI Score: 5
General Jenkins House
	This home of Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is located on the Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area which resides in Cabell County and Mason County. It now operates as a museum open to the public. Visitors and workers alike witness misty figures, loud unexplainable footsteps, depressions on unused furniture and numerous other related encounters.

	Accessibility: Very Good Activity: Presence, Auditory, Physical Manipulation, Apparition Location: Greenbottom MLPI Score: 7.66
Leven C. Swann Cemetery
	Those from Cabell, Wayne, Mason and Lincoln counties descended from the Leven or Thomas Swann families are buried at this site. Visitors have felt a sense of presence and interesting anomalies have shown up in photographs.

	Accessibility: Average Activity: Presence, Auditory, Visual Phenomena Location: Barboursville MLPI Score: 4.33
Ramsdell House
	This old Civil War home served the Underground Railroad. Built in 1858, it was the first brick home in Ceredo. Civil War slaves and soldiers are believed to haunt this location. Some of the reported activity includes sounds of chains rattling, soldiers muttering, doors close, lights go on/off.

	Accessibility: Average Activity: Presence, Auditory, Physical Manipulation Location: Ceredo MLPI Score: 7.02
Ratliff Hall - WVU Tech
	This residence hall on the WVU Tech campus consists of two parallel wings, separating female and male students. On the second floor of the newly renovated side of this dorm, unexplainable footsteps are heard following students late at night. Curtains blow wildly and doors slam shut of their own accord. A strange occurrence involved the power going out for a second and one resident witnessed the apparition of a fireman standing in the hallway. In 2000, the 2nd floor caught fire.

	Accessibility: Good Activity: Presence, Auditory, Physical Manipulation, Apparition Location: Montgomery MLPI Score: 7.33
River Park Hospital
	This behavioral health hospital located in the center of Huntington has varying reports of paranormal activity. Visitors and workers have witnessed the ghost of a nurse walking the halls for many years. Others have heard unexplainable footsteps and whispering.

	Accessibility: Poor Activity: Presence, Auditory, Apparition Location: Huntington MLPI Score: 3.67
Saint Joseph's Hospital
	Founded in 1900 with 325 beds, it is still in use today. In the 4-South section of the hospital, there are reports of garbage cans being turned over on their own. Occasionally, a scream of unknown origin is heard emanating from one of the empty rooms.

	Accessibility: Poor Activity: Auditory, Physical Manipulation Location: Parkersburg MLPI Score: 2.93
Seneca Caverns
	First discovered by the Seneca Indians around the 15th century; it was used for cermonial rituals, refuge from severe weather and warring tribes. In 1742, a European explorer re-discovered the entrance. It now hosts commercial tours. Both tourists and guides have reported small balls of light that bounces off floor and walls. Often doors slam and lights flicker during tours.

	Accessibility: Very Good Activity: Visual Phenomena, Auditory, Physical Manipulation Location: Riverton MLPI Score: 5.70
Soldiers Memorial Theatre Arts Centre
	This concert hall has hosted performers for the greater portion of this century. Visitors that wander off will witness a unusual shadow following them. Also, people experience a sense of presence and hear whispered voices.

	Accessibility: Average Activity: Presence, Auditory, Shadow Location: Beckley MLPI Score: 3.90
The Wells Inn
	Established in 1894, this hotel used to serve the oil barons, wayward travelers and local residents. From its history as a banquet and ball, it later became popular for weddings, receptions, parties and anniversaries. Both Guests and staff report unexplainable footsteps, doors opening/closing of their own accord, passing cold spots and a sense of presence.

	Accessibility: Excellent Activity: Presence, Auditory, Physical Manipulation Location: Sistersville MLPI Score: 5.66
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
	Constructed between 1858 and 1881, this structure was originally designed to house 250 patients but eventually served 2,400 mentally ill people. This building is also known to be the second largest in the world and follows a haphazard formation of rambling wings, set in a staggered formation, to ensure an abundance of sunlight and fresh air. Unfortunately, the structure was recently closed due to a deterioration of its structures and a change in the fundamental treatment of mental illness.

	Accessibility: Very Good Activity: Auditory, Apparition, Shadow, Visual Phenomena Location: Weston MLPI Score: 8.77
West Virginia Penitentiary
	First opened in 1876, this former penitentiary housed thousands of prisoners through its operation. This institution has experienced riots, fires and the execution of hundreds of prisoners through hanging or electrocution. Its imposing Gothic structure, large turrets and cramped cells make this a popular destination.

	Accessibility: Excellent Activity: Auditory, Apparition, Shadow, Visual Phenomena Location: Moundsville MLPI Score: 8.83