It's that time of year once again. A time when documented haunts, local legends and hearsay all come together. While some tales prove to be genuine, others have become a part of the fabric that is local lore. This month will begin a series examining some of Lake County's forgotten past. Today's blog seeks to test your Ghostly IQ as we explore ten Lake County hauntings. See if you can match the story to the town or city it originated in.
1. While not specific to just Lake County, Ohio the tale of 'cry baby bridge' resonates in this local community...name the town
2. Lucretia walks the upstairs and is said to rearrange the tools in this famous NHS home. Name the city and home if you can.
3. Mrs. Morley is said to haunt this musical site and has been seen wearing her long white gown as she floats down the stairs. Name the institution or city...
4. This City Hall was once a Civil War hospital and insane asylum and is said to be haunted by some of its previous patients. Name the eastern Lake County town...
5. Snake Bite Scroggs killed a young couple for venturing too close to his fishing hole. Name the site or city where this gruesome episode took place.
6. They died in a tragic fire at this site and are said to be seen dancing on the premises still to this very day. Name the event site or local municipality...
7. She was killed by her third husband but Mistress Suzanne still haunts this local establishment. A Civil War soldier is also seen waving from a window on the premises too! Name the establishment or city.
8. A feline may be more popular but Robbie Babcock's untimely death is another haunting story from this iconic 1825-1925 Lake Erie site. Name the place or village where it is located...
9. Hattie Martindale was jilted by her lover and is said to haunt the historic North Cemetery and nearby homestead on Baldwin Road. Name the town where she lived...
10. The Monsters of Little Mountain Road haunted children and families alike for many years. The noises and cries seemingly came from nearby caves. Name the locale most associated with this tale of long ago...
These stories and other well known lore will be presented on October 8 as part of the Fairport Harbor Historical Society's Ghost Stories of Lake County event held at the local lighthouse. Deadline to sign up for the program is Saturday, October 4th. Visit www.fairportharborlighthouse.org or leave a message at 440-354-4825.
answers- 1. Kirtland 2. Lawnfield in Mentor 3. Morley Hall on the campus of Lake Erie College in Painesville 4. Madison 5. N. St. Clair Bridge in Painesville 6. Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville 7. Rider's Inn in Painesville 8. Fairport Harbor Lighthouse 9. Kirtland 10. Kirtland Hills
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