The Jordan House in West Des Moines is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl. As a historic site with strong connections to the Underground Railroad, its history of helping those escaping enslavement also contributes to its haunted reputation. The most widely reported haunting of the Jordan House involves the spirit of a young girl. The apparition is believed to be the daughter of the original owner, James C. Jordan. The girl reportedly died after falling from the main staircase while sliding down the banister and breaking her neck. Visitors and staff have described encountering her ghost on the stairs or in other parts of the home. In addition to the child's spirit, paranormal lore at the Jordan House is tied to its history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Because helping freedom seekers was illegal at the time, records were sparse, and the full history of the house is not known. This air of mystery and the intense emotions tied to the people who passed through it are believed by some to contribute to its haunted atmosphere. The emotions of fear, hope, and determination experienced by those seeking freedom are thought by paranormal investigators to have left a residual energy in the house.