The Golden Lamb Restaurant & hotel, Lebanon


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The Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio, is considered one of the most haunted inns in the state, with multiple spirits believed to be permanent residents. The most famous ghosts include a playful little girl named Sarah, a tragic young girl named Eliza, and a lawyer named Clement Vallandigham, who accidentally shot himself there. The fourth floor is thought to be the most active area for paranormal activity. Sarah Stubbs is the inn's most well-known spirit, often described as a happy child who never wants to leave. Her ghostly presence is associated with playful acts and child-like energy. Guests and staff report seeing a little girl in a white dress on the stairs and in the hallways. A mother once told the Golden Lamb's historian that her son asked to play with the girl he saw on the stairs, even though no one else was there. Sarah's former bedroom on the fourth floor is now a display room and is considered a hotbed for paranormal activity. A little girl's dress, part of the display, has reportedly vanished and reappeared in photos. Another reported child ghost is Eliza Clay, the daughter of Secretary of State Henry Clay. Eliza fell ill while staying at the Golden Lamb with her family in the 19th century and died there. Some believe her spirit still lingers in the halls. Clement Vallandigham: This Ohio lawyer and Civil War-era politician is said to haunt the inn following his bizarre death. In 1871, Vallandigham was in a second-floor room when he accidentally shot himself while demonstrating how a man could have committed suicide. Witnesses have claimed to see his gaunt figure pacing in his former room, and some report seeing his ghost pass through walls. A former assistant manager heard a disembodied sigh directly behind her, while paranormal investigators have recorded audio of screams and other strange noises. One guest reported feeling something grab and pull on their feet while in bed. Some visitors have heard the giggle of a little girl when no children were present. Reports claim that toys in Sarah's former room are sometimes found moved from where they were left.

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