The Barton House in Redlands is rumored to be haunted due to its long history of tragic events and its dark past, including the original owner's death, a devastating fire, and its subsequent use as a polio treatment center and nursing home. Paranormal investigators have reported seeing apparitions, and local lore suggests the house is cursed, stemming from the original owner's alleged dabbling in the occult after his wife's death. The house, built in the 1800s, was involved in the Civil War and later destroyed by a fire believed to have been started by a worker. After the original residence, it was renovated into a polio treatment center and a nursing home, periods that added to the property's grim history and, potentially, its haunting. The first owner, Dr. Ben Barton, is said to have become a member of the occult after his wife Eliza's death, leading to stories about his continued presence. Paranormal investigators have reported witnessing apparitions, including a "demon," inside the property. Local legends and folklore depict the Barton House as a cursed property, contributing to its enduring haunted reputation.