The Accomac Inn is reputedly haunted by John Coyle Jr. and Emily Myers, who died on the property in 1881 when Coyle shot and killed her after she rejected his advances. Reports of hauntings include unexplained voices and footsteps, the sound of disembodied music, and feelings of being watched. The spirits are said to be present in the building, with some believing Coyle's grave is in the woods behind the inn and Myers buried in an unmarked grave nearby. In May 1881, John Coyle Jr. shot and killed Emily Myers at the Accomac Inn, then owned by his family and serving as a ferry crossing. Coyle had been harassing Myers, and she rejected his marriage proposal, leading him to shoot her. After shooting himself and surviving, Coyle was found guilty of murder and was hanged. His grave is reportedly located behind the Inn, while Myers is believed to be in an unmarked grave in Marietta. Spirits of John Coyle Jr. and Emily Myers: Many believe the two spirits haunt the property. Reports include disembodied voices, footsteps, and faint, unidentifiable music being played. Visitors and former staff have reported seeing a man from the 1800s in the dining room, feeling watched, and experiencing unexplained movements of objects. Some people have reported a draining or oppressive energy, and one former employee claims to have woken up with scratches after visiting the building.