The St. Francis County Museum in Forrest City, also known as the Rush-Gates House, is believed to be haunted and has a reputation for paranormal activity. The museum is housed in a 1906 residence built for Dr. J.O. Rush, a physician and historian. Visitors and employees have reported encounters with apparitions and other strange occurrences, often attributed to the home's former residents. Some of Dr. Rush's personal collection of artifacts were donated by his descendants and remain in the museum, possibly contributing to the paranormal lore. Local ghost tours and "ghost hunt" events have been conducted in the museum to explore the reported hauntings. Visitors have claimed to see ghosts roaming the corridors of the old house. The museum's spooky reputation is so well-known that local hotels have offered ghost tours through the building. The museum has hosted private parties and special events where people can learn to "ghost hunt" within the reportedly haunted location.