Stagecoach Inn, Thousand Oaks


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The haunting description of the Stagecoach Inn (now a museum) in Thousand Oaks centers on the "resident ghost" of Pierre Duvon, a Basque sheepherder allegedly murdered at the inn around 1889. While its historical significance is a main draw, the legend adds a ghostly allure to the landmark building. A psychic claimed to feel his presence years ago, and a small room in the inn is designated as "haunted". The Ghost: Pierre Duvon, a Basque sheepherder. He was reportedly murdered at the inn around 1889. A psychic claimed to feel his presence, and a small room is dedicated to the legend of the haunted ghost. Docents sometimes joke that "Pierre, our ghost, did it" when something strange happens at the museum. The Stagecoach Inn is a California Historical Landmark. It was built in 1876 as the Grand Union Hotel, a depot for the Coast Stage Line, handling mail and passengers. Beyond the haunting legend, the museum houses an authentic Todd Lincoln bed, a 1875 piano, Chumash artifacts, and other historical items.

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