Mary Baldwin College, Staunton
Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA is considered a haunted location with multiple reported phenomena, including noises and apparitions in the McClung Residence Hall, stories of a Union soldier named Richard in the administration building, and incidents of disappearing men in Confederate clothing on campus. There are also tales of a young girl's ghost from a soccer field accident, the breaking of mirrors, falling paintings, and Mary Baldwin's own spirit being present, sometimes associated with her former belongings. McClung Residence Hall: This is considered one of the most active locations, with students reporting dragging sounds, noises, and voices. Mirrors also frequently break in this hall. Administration Building:
Reports include noises, bumps, knocks, and apparitions of a Union soldier known as Richard. Some students have reported seeing disappearing men in Confederate clothing. Library: Mary Baldwin's belongings were once stored in the library, and it's said to have noises and is difficult to occupy after 8:00 p.m. due to the activity. Soccer field: A legend tells of a young girl who died on the soccer field after running into a goalpost, and her ghost is said to haunt the area. Paintings on walls are reported to have fallen. Eyes on paintings are said to move. Pictures have been found turned inside out.