The Highland House in Columbus, MS, is haunted by the ghost of a housekeeper who, in the early 1900s, allegedly set fire to the master's house after her romantic advances were rejected. Visitors and witnesses have reported experiencing paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices and doors opening and closing by themselves, according to haunted place descriptions. The spirit of a former housekeeper is said to haunt the property. The housekeeper is believed to have started a fire at the master's home, her motive being anger or heartbreak after he rejected her romantic pursuits. The alleged events took place in Columbus, Mississippi, during the early 1900s when the Highland House operated as an inn. Witnesses have reported hearing voices, though no one else is present. Doors have been observed to open and close on their own, suggesting paranormal activity.