The McPike Mansion in Alton, Illinois is known for being haunted, with many visitors and paranormal investigators reporting phenomena such as disembodied voices, unexplained footsteps, cold spots, the smell of cigarettes or lilac, orbs, shadow figures, and full-bodied apparitions. The spirits believed to be present include members of the McPike family and their attendants, such as HG McPike, his first wife Mary, and a woman named Sarah. Visitors have reported hearing the disembodied laughter of children, unexplained footsteps, and sounds of doors slamming. Paranormal activity includes the appearance of orbs, balls of light, shadow figures, strange mists, and full-bodied apparitions, some captured in photographs. The smell of strong cigarette smoke, a lady's cologne, or lilac has been detected. People have experienced cold spots and feeling like they've been touched or felt movement of shoestrings. Reports also include drained batteries, unexplained large crashes, and a general sense of foreboding. Spirits Believed to Be Present: H.G. McPike: The spirit of the mansion's owner, who is said to wish to remain in his home. Mary McPike: McPike's first wife. Sarah: A woman believed to have been a personal attendant or domestic worker for the McPikes. Other Family Members: The spirits of McPike's mother, Lydia, his son, James, and his daughter-in-law, Jenny, are also believed to be present.