The former 1859 Cafe in Hickory, North Carolina, was rumored to be haunted by a friendly, blonde female ghost dressed in white. The ghost was said to appear in mirrors and interact with the lights in the historic building. Reports describe the spirit as non-threatening and playful. The ghost would reportedly turn lights on and off, suggesting a mischievous nature rather than a menacing one. The ghost was consistently described as a blonde woman wearing a white dress. This description fits a common type of apparition in ghost lore known as a "woman in white," often associated with historical tragedies or longing. The spirit was most often observed by reflections in mirrors. The cafe was located in a historic home and general store built in the 1800s, providing a rich history for a potential haunting. The 1859 Cafe, which operated for nearly 30 years, closed in 2011. The owner cited personal reasons for the closure. The property is now either abandoned or privately rented, and no longer operates as a public cafe.