| Boone County Haunts 
Stephens College Columbia Senior Hall - Reportedly haunted by the ghost of a girl named Sarah Jane Wheeler. The following story is the most popular version of Sarahs sad tale: While living in this hall as a senior in 1862 she fell in love with a confederate soldier named Issac Johnson. Johnson was found by confederate troops hiding in Sarahs closet, where she had been protecting him from capture for some time. Johnson was executed by firing squad outside of Sarahs window. The distraught girl either hung herself or jumped from the bell tower. Another story reports that the couple escaped together and then drowned in the Hinkson creek. People have reported strange activity in the hall including Sarahs ghost appearing every Halloween. Note: In the book Haunted Heartland by Beth Scott and Michael Norman the authors refer to research that has shown no bell tower existed at the hall in 1862, and there have been no records found to confirm that a girl by this name attended the school or that an execution like this ever took place. History: The Hall was built in 1841 as the private residence of Oliver and Mary Parker. Oliver died after only one year in the home. The building was bought in 1857 by the college to be used as the only resident hall at that time. In 1919 after the college added new dorms the building became the senior hall. Location: Stephens College Campus 1300 Block of Walnut, Columbia Tower Hall - Reports of cold spots and students seeing themselves doing homework. Location: Stephen College Campus, Columbia Missouri University Columbia Sigma Phi Epsilon House - There are stories of the house being haunted by the ghost of a girl, who committed suicide in one of the rooms sometime in the 1940's, when the building was owned by a sorority. There are reports of doors opening, lights being turned on, a floating red light, footsteps, giggling, etc. Location: 405 Kentucky Blvd., Columbia Delta Sigma Phi - The ghost of a girl named Eleanor is said to haunt this building. Eleanor died in the house of an appendicitis when the home was still owned by a sorority. An apparition of a young woman with black hair in 20's period pajamas has been reported along with slamming doors, flickering lights, foot steps, objects being moved, etc. Location: 600 Rollins St., Columbia Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Reports form this house include apparitions of civil war soldiers and other strange activity. The is believed to stem from the basement of the house. The basement was dug for a previous building that burned in 1907. The original structure was used to house mental patience and was used as a morgue during the Civil War. Location: 24 Stewert Rd., Columbia 
Katy Trail Columbia Visitors to a bridge along the trail report seeing the apparition of a expressionless young man, missing one arm, walking back and forth on full moon nights under the bridge.
Haden House Columbia Haden House now Jacks Gourmet Restaurant is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Sarah Haden. Sarah lived in the home with her husband Joel and their daughter. Sarah died at a young age of typhoid some time in the mid 1830's. In 1984 the house was converted into a restaurant. There have been reports of the appearance of an apparition of a woman and employees of the restaurant have reported dishes being broken, objects being moved, and strange electrical problems. Note: There are also reports that Joel may have had a 2nd wife and 2 sons, and that the 2 boys died in the home also. Location: Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant, 1903 Bus. Loop, Columbia
The Missouri Theater Columbia It is believed that the theater is haunted by the ghost of the former owner. There are reports of cold spots, the stage curtains moving on their own, and strange noises. Location: 201-215 S. 9th St. Columbia
Bradford Farm Columbia The farm is a agricultural research site for the University. There are reports of strange activity in and around a metal utility building on the property. Reports include doors opening and shutting, electrical problems, footsteps, sightings of a man fishing who appears to be a retired grounds man who died, sounds of a woman screaming and other unexplained noises. History: The location might have been part of native land at some time. The property at one time was owned by a wealthy man who lived comfortably there with his family until his death, at which time his daughter sold the property. Location: Approx. 2 miles east of Komu TV
Columbia College A gray lady is believed to haunt the campus. The story says that a young woman attending the college leapt to her death by jumping from a 3rd story window of the Williams Hall. She had been distraught over the news that her love a confederate soldier had been killed. People report seeing an apparition of the young woman as well as other odd phenomenon such as cold spots, feeling a presence, windows being opened on hot days, clothing being moved and ironed, etc. History: The college was founded in 1851 as Christian College an all female school. Location: 101 Rogers
Greenwood House Columbia This is one of the oldest homes in Boone County. Reports of several apparitions including black servants, a lady carrying a candle, a pretty woman in white standing at the front door, the same apparition of the pretty woman has also been seen in the yard and in the house, children playing near the staircase. History: The home was built in 1839 By Walter Reily Lenoir and originally sat on 880 acres. Location: (Private residence) 3005 Mexico Gravel Rd.
Confederate Hill Columbia 
The building is also known as David Guitar House. The house is said to be haunted by the ghost of Civil War soldiers and runaway slaves. David Guitar Jr. died at the home after shooting. Located: 2815 Oakland Gravel Rd.
Tiger Hotel Columbia Is believed to be haunted though I haven’t been able to find any specific information on activity. The hotel is listed as a Boone County historical building. The building dates back to the 1920's. Location: 23 S. 8th St.
Maupin Cemetery A family reported that an unseen force pounded on and bounced their vehicle several times. Locations: Near Columbia close to Confederate Hill, but we have not been unable to find an exact location.
Rock Bridge State Park Many believe that the area around Devils Icebox is haunted by a evil inhuman entity a place where many deaths have occurred. People have reported strange feelings and glowing apparitions in the cave. Location: Located south of Columbia off of St. Rd. 163
| | | Haunted Cemetery Lupus This location is reported to be haunted but we do not have any further info. as to the types of phenomenon experienced here. Location: Located south of Columbia off of St. Rd. 163
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