The Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas, is described as a haunted location featuring unexplained phenomena like objects moving, sudden scratches and bites (especially on men), floating shadows, and disembodied voices. The house is named after a young girl, Sallie, who legend says died there during an emergency appendectomy in the 1870s. The house has attracted attention from television shows and paranormal investigators due to the reported activity, which includes physical touches, equipment malfunctions, and a general "creepy feeling" inside. The most prominent legend states that a young girl named Sallie died on the operating table during an emergency appendectomy in the 1870s, while her mother brought her to the doctor. People have reported being scratched, bitten, or physically pushed by unseen forces. Reports include toys scattered, objects floating, Afghans balled up, and doors slamming on their own. Visitors have felt pressure, the presence of something passing by them, and a general unsettling feeling. Some claim to have seen shadows, or even the apparition of a young girl. Equipment failure, batteries draining quickly, and electronic devices turning on and off have been reported.