The Old State House in Little Rock is described as haunted by several figures, including John Wilson, the former Speaker of the House, whose spirit is seen in a frock-coat, and potentially the vengeful spirit of JJ Anthony, a representative who was fatally stabbed in the building in 1837. Reports include sightings of the period-dressed ghost, feelings of cold spots and a cold hand on a shoulder, and even ghostly radio signals. Visitors have reported seeing the ghost of John Wilson, a former Speaker of the House, wearing a traditional period frock-coat. The spirit of JJ Anthony, a representative who was stabbed to death in the building after a disagreement with the speaker in 1837, is believed to linger. Some visitors have experienced sudden cold spots or the sensation of a cold hand on their shoulder. There are reports of radio signals being used to convey ghostly messages from the dark within the building. The ancient creaky floors in the building can sometimes amplify the spooky atmosphere. The Old State House served as the state's first capitol building, constructed in 1833. The building's history is tied to political figures and events, including the 1837 stabbing of Representative J.J. Anthony.