Pioneer Saloon, Goodsprings
The Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada, is known for several reported hauntings by a gambler shot during a crooked card game, the ghost of actress Carole Lombard who died in a nearby plane crash, and possibly a child who was allegedly murdered in the 1940s, with phenomena including unexplained noises, objects moving on their own, and apparitions. The saloon is historic, built in 1913, and is a popular destination for visitors interested in the area's history and alleged paranormal activity. Legend says a gambler was shot and killed inside the saloon after being accused of cheating at cards. Bullet holes from the incident are still visible in the original pressed-tin walls. The famous actress Carole Lombard died in a plane crash near Goodsprings in 1948. Her spirit is said to haunt the saloon, as she was the girlfriend of Clark Gable, who was a frequent visitor. Some reports mention a child's presence, with sounds of a child running barefoot heard by visitors, and a possible connection to a murder in the ladies' restroom in the 1940s. People have reported hearing footsteps, running sounds, and coughs, particularly in the ladies' restroom. A soap dispenser in the women's restroom was reportedly thrown, and patrons have claimed to get stuck or locked in the restroom. Visitors have also reported seeing shadowy figures and a woman's face in photographs taken in the restroom.