The White River Light Station in Whitehall, Michigan, is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of its first keeper, Captain William "Bill" Robinson, and his wife, Sarah. After dedicating their lives to the lighthouse, visitors report lingering evidence of their presence. Captain Robinson served as the lighthouse's keeper for 44 years, from 1876 until his death in 1919. The story goes that he was in declining health and was asked to leave the station. He died the night before he was scheduled to vacate, suggesting his spirit may have been unable to leave the place he considered home. Guests have reported hearing the distinctive "thump, thump, thump" of a cane walking up the spiral staircase into the lantern room at night, believed to be the phantom footsteps of the captain continuing his rounds. Sarah Robinson was known for her meticulous housekeeping, and her spirit is said to continue her chores. Modern residents and visitors have reported objects being moved or tidied up overnight, with dusting supplies sometimes found out of place, as if the work had just been completed. This ghostly intervention is attributed to Sarah's ever-vigilant spirit. Some visitors have reported hearing unexplained noises and disembodied voices. The movement of dark, shadowy figures has also been described, appearing as shadowy shapes or dark masses that move across rooms or up the stairs.