The Boxwood Inn in Newport News, VA (located in Lee Hall) is said to be haunted by its former owner's wife, Nannie Curtis, who makes her presence known by knocking on doors. Other reported hauntings include the spirits of WWI and WWII military officers, sometimes heard marching, and an elderly man with a cane. Some accounts describe Nannie's presence as one of warmth and hospitality. The Boxwood Inn was built in 1897 by Simon and Nannie Curtis, who operated it as a home, store, post office, boarding house, and tax assessor's office. Nannie Curtis: The inn's original owner's wife is thought to be a prominent spirit, sometimes heard knocking on doors and welcoming guests. Military Officers: Sounds of marching have been heard, attributed to WWI and WWII officers who frequented the inn for important meetings. Some visitors have reported seeing an elderly man with a cane as an apparition.