The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium in Ottawa, Kansas, is reportedly haunted by various phenomena, with rumors and stories of paranormal activity circulating for decades due to its history of hosting funerals, suspicious deaths, and experiencing numerous floods, such as the severe 1951 flood, which have been cited as potential contributing factors to the supernatural claims. The historic building, which has served as a cultural and community hub for over a century, has partnered with the Franklin County Historical Society to host "ghost hunt" events, allowing people to investigate the alleged hauntings firsthand. The auditorium is over 100 years old and has been a central meeting place for the community, a performance venue, and a site for funerals. Some sources mention the occurrence of at least one suspicious death within the building. The structure has endured numerous floods, particularly the devastating 1951 flood, which may have left a lingering impact on the building and its stories. Stories of otherworldly occurrences have circulated for decades, leading to efforts like the partnership with the Franklin County Historical Society to investigate these claims.