McMenamins Edgefield Hotel, Troutdale
McMenamins Edgefield is rumored to be haunted by various spirits, including a child seen in hallways, an elderly woman who may move objects, and a friendly cat in room 215, which is considered the most haunted room due to a recurring pentagram and guests abandoning their stay. Other phenomena include ghostly touches, whispers, footsteps, shadows, and unexplained activity in the property's tunnels and brewery, with visitors often feeling a strong presence. Room 215: Guests have reported experiences, including a ghostly cat and an apparition in the room, which is known for a mysterious pentagram that reappears on the floor. A small child has been reported to run down the hallways, and there's a story of a mother and child buried on the grounds. Some guests have experienced an elderly woman who may have been an inmate of the former poor farm, sometimes heard or seen. Visitors report feeling ghostly hands pushing them, feeling an entity walk through them, or feeling grabbed at the ankle. Whispers are heard when going up or down the stairs, and strange sounds, like something being rolled down rafters, have been reported. Shadows and a general feeling of being watched are common experiences. A ghost named Sam, an Asian man, is said to play tricks by moving objects or whispering in tunnels, and others have heard a disturbance in the brewery. The property was originally a poor farm from 1911 to 1930 and housed people with mental health issues, the aging, and the poor, some of whom may have died and been buried on the property. The pentagram in room 215, which was locked during the facility's use, suggests past rituals like séances. There are reports of unmarked graves on the property, adding to the feeling that the spirits of former residents linger.