Prosperity School Bed and Breakfast, Joplin
The Prosperity School Bed and Breakfast in Joplin, MO, is reportedly haunted by unexplained phenomena including ghostly knocking, disembodied voices, and the sighting of a dark figure. The building, originally a school that closed in 1962 and later became a B&B, is also associated with rumors of a murder that took place there in the 1950s. Guests and owners have reported these unusual experiences, leading to speculation about the building's paranormal activity. Unusual knocks have been reported by guests. Disembodied or spectral voices have been heard. A dark figure, described as a man, has been seen walking from the kitchen area to the front door. The building served as a school, named after a nearby mining camp. The school closed in 1962 and remained vacant for 30 years before being converted into a bed-and-breakfast. There are rumors of a murder occurring in the building during the 1950s. The current owners, Janet and Richard Roberts, have noted that their guests have reported a variety of unusual experiences at the property.