The haunted descriptions of Spokane, South Dakota, focus on the sounds of a ghost town rather than a specific ghost. Visitors have reported hearing faint sounds of miners working, such as picks hitting rocks and clanging, on a hill overlooking the old mine. Another story mentions a gunshot victim, Mr. Shepherd, who was buried on the mine site, leading some to believe they might hear him "whailing" on quiet nights. Some visitors claim to hear the sounds of pickaxes, clanging, and other mining noises, especially in the area near the mine. An old story recounts a dispute over land that resulted in a man named Mr. Shepherd being shot and buried near the mine. Some say his restless spirit is responsible for the sounds heard.