The Town Of Barnhart

Legend says that many people died while traveling along this road that was used as a main route between St. Louis and Farmington in the 1800’s. Visitors to the area report phenomenon that includes the sound of voices, sound of walking, apparitions, the sound of screaming, and extreme temp. changes. One story reports that visitors heard the sound of a woman screaming followed by the apparition of a man covered in blood, appearing from the woods and trying to talk to them. Another story tells of the sighted apparition of a man standing by a flipped car followed by the feeling of being touched on your legs by an unseen presence.

Location: Follow Old Charter Rd. until you come to a gravel rd. that leads into the woods. Located on the East side of Mo - E.

Legend says that at midnight the apparitions of a man and woman can be seen walking hand in hand across the railroad crossing at the old Hwy. The couple was supposedly killed when a train at this crossing struck their car.

Location: From I- 55 take Old Hwy. A west for approx. 2 miles to the railroad crossing.

The tunnel is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named Bill.

Location: Just S. of Valle Mines near the old slave graveyard.

The basement of this building is said to be haunted. Supposedly photos of orbs have been taken here.

Location: 207 E. Main St.

Paranormal activity has been reported here

History: Founded in 1974 by sister Miriam as a house of ministry. The building was named Christina House after a gri8l who had died, but it is now called Vision of Peace.

Location: At the end of Abby Monastery Rd. at railroad tracks overlooking the river.