Maple Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast, Springfield


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Maple Hill Manor is known for being a genuinely haunted place, with reported encounters including a Confederate soldier, a woman crying, a man in pain, and unexplained noises like rattling chains and rattling doors. The manor was used as a Confederate hospital after the Civil War, and the historical setting contributes to its reputation for paranormal activity, which is even offered for guest investigations. The most significant historical event contributing to the hauntings is the manor's use as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War. Guests and investigators have reported encounters with several spirits, including: A Confederate soldier on the first floor. A woman crying or a man in pain, possibly an injured soldier, from the historical operating room. A spirit with bad teeth who died in agony in a front room. A Black lady and a Black boy, who may have died on the stairs. Beyond spectral sightings, guests have also reported: Rattling chains and a security chain on the door rattling on its own. Voices and sounds from empty rooms. Blood-stained floors in the former surgery room. Some guests, such as the one in the 2021 review, have woken up to unexplained noises like a rattling door chain or a crying woman. Other guests have experienced a peaceful stay but have also heard or sensed the presence of spirits. The manor is comfortable and charming, with a history and atmosphere that contributes to its reputation as a haunted location.

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