The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and its surrounding town are considered "haunted" due to legends of witchcraft, particularly around the Starin Park water tower, which is nicknamed the "Witches Tower". While the tower is a prominent local legend, the university's own Wells Hall dormitory is also said to be haunted, with rumors of secret tunnels beneath it used by witches. A self-guided tour of the area, which includes the university, features the historical connection to these "Second Salem" legends. Whitewater was known as "Second Salem" due to local legends of witch gatherings and other eerie occurrences, especially around the Starin Park water tower. Starin Park Water Tower: The water tower, also called the "Witches Tower," is rumored to be where witches performed rituals. Some legends claim witches were buried upside down inside, and the fence was initially designed to keep something from escaping. Wells Hall: This university dormitory is considered notably haunted. A 1981 incident involved students discovering a secret tunnel system in the basement, supposedly used by witches to move around town undetected.