Working Directory • Research Leads
Location Reference Directory
Working directory of haunted-location research leads. Entries are being reviewed, sourced, and organized for future field planning.
Illinois blends historic hotels, cemeteries, roads, prisons, theaters, mansions, museums, university sites, and former institutional grounds into a strong Haunted Location Directory state. These entries are built as guided evidence containers: users can select the location, choose a room, zone, or outdoor bucket, and attach photos, EVP/audio, notes, videos, or flags to that area.
Quincy, IL
Adams County
Build: High
Quincy, Illinois. A public historic castle-like landmark with repeated ghost reports and clearly defined rooms and grounds. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Ghost dog Bingo
- footsteps
- unexplained presences
- EVP activity
- and repeated investigator reports
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Castle rooms
- courtyard
- reflecting pool
- bluff overlook
- park grounds
Location Data
Address / Reference: 532 Gardner Expressway, Quincy, IL 62301
Website: https://villakathrine.com
Coordinates: 39.9312° N, 91.4087° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic public site in Quincy with a long ghost-story tradition.
Alton, IL
Madison County
Build: High
Alton, Illinois. One of Illinois’ strongest haunted mansions, with long-running paranormal claims and a strong public identity. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Apparitions
- unexplained sounds
- cold spots
- persistent haunting reputation
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Mansion rooms
- staircase
- basement
- grounds
- exterior estate areas
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic mansion with a long paranormal reputation in Alton.
Alton, IL
Madison County
Build: High
Alton, Illinois. A year-round haunted-town framework tied to real historic locations. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Ghost tours
- haunted-town stories
- strange artifacts
- spirit-board
- medical-oddity lore in the museum space
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Walking-tour route
- museum rooms
- Mineral Springs building spaces
- riverfront blocks
Location Data
Address / Reference: 301 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002 (Mineral Springs / Soul Asylum area)
Website: https://www.altonhauntings.com
Coordinates: 38.8897° N, 90.1875° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Alton is widely regarded as one of Illinois’ most haunted small towns.
Chicago, IL
Cook County
Build: High
Chicago, Illinois. Landmark hotel with a fixed address and a deep paranormal reputation. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Ghostly figures
- voices
- cold spots
- moving objects
- suicides
- Al Capone-linked lore
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Fourth floor
- twelfth floor
- guest rooms
- hallways
- sealed/off-limits sections
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic downtown hotel with repeated haunting reports.
Midlothian, IL
Cook County
Build: High
Midlothian, Illinois. A classic haunted cemetery with public access and repeated apparition reports. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Ghost lights
- apparitions
- ghost children
- repeated eyewitness reports
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Cemetery grounds
- entry path
- tree line
- old settlement remains
Location Data
Address / Reference: 5900 W Midlothian Turnpike area, Midlothian, IL
Website: https://www.bachelorsgrove.com
Coordinates: 41.6506° N, 87.7574° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic burial ground with a long haunted reputation.
Justice, IL
Cook County
Build: High
Justice, Illinois. The Resurrection Mary location is one of the state’s best-known ghost legends. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Resurrection Mary sightings
- roadside hitchhiker lore
- recurring apparition reports
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Cemetery gate
- roadside approach
- Archer Avenue area
- graveside sections
Location Data
Address / Reference: 7201 Archer Ave, Justice, IL 60458
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 41.7599° N, 87.8213° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Iconic Illinois ghost-road legend tied to the cemetery.
Joliet, IL
Will County
Build: High
Joliet, Illinois. A real prison site with clear zones and strong documented paranormal claims. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- inmate apparitions
- slamming cell doors
- voices
- execution-era lore
- haunt-tour reports
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Cell blocks
- corridors
- yard
- administrative areas
Location Data
Address / Reference: 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432
Website: https://www.jolietprison.org
Coordinates: 41.5228° N, 88.0817° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Long operating prison with executions and deep institutional history.
Lockport, IL
Will County
Build: High
Lockport, Illinois. The old canal headquarters now functions as a museum with recurring ghost reports. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- rocking chair moves on its own
- apparition seated in the chair
- young boy’s voice
- childlike footsteps
- former curator ghost reports
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Exhibit rooms
- rocking-chair exhibit area
- old offices
- former canal vault
- museum storage areas
Location Data
Address / Reference: 803 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441
Website: https://willhistory.org
Coordinates: 41.5914° N, 88.0504° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Former canal headquarters converted to museum; NRHP-listed historic building.
LaSalle, IL
LaSalle County
Build: High
LaSalle, Illinois. Historic hotel with a specific haunting legend and repeated paranormal reports. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- A woman’s suicide from the roof
- unexplained activity
- repeated haunted-hotel reports
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Guest rooms
- roofline
- stairwells
- lobby/public areas
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic hotel with a classic haunt narrative.
Oglesby, IL
LaSalle County
Build: High
Oglesby, Illinois. Public park/lodge setting with repeated paranormal reports and usable outdoor zones. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Footsteps
- flickering lights
- cigar-smoke scent in empty rooms
- staff/guest reports
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Lodge rooms
- trails
- canyons
- park overlooks
Location Data
Address / Reference: 2688 E 873rd Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 41.3244° N, 88.9876° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic park and lodge area with longstanding haunted reports.
Decatur, IL
Macon County
Build: High
Decatur, Illinois. Strong haunted cemetery with repeated apparition claims and clear sections. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Bride apparition
- Civil War soldier activity
- weeping woman
- orbs
- mass-grave lore
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Cemetery grounds
- burial sections
- tree line
- older grave clusters
Location Data
Address / Reference: 5361 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 39.8108° N, 88.9307° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic cemetery with strong local haunted reputation.
Collinsville, IL
Madison County
Build: High
Collinsville, Illinois. Public haunted theater with specific spirit claims and a fixed address. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- At least three ghosts
- prank-like activity
- malevolent family-history narrative
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Stage
- seating area
- backstage
- actor-support spaces
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic theater with a recurring haunted reputation.
Barrington area, IL
Lake County
Build: High
Barrington area, Illinois. One of Lake County’s strongest haunted-road legends. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Phantom cars
- apparitions
- strange lights
- repeated ghost-hunt stories
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Road stretch
- White Cemetery
- roadside pull-offs
- adjacent woods
Location Data
Address / Reference: Cuba Rd, Barrington area, Lake County, IL
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 42.1548° N, 88.1264° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Long-running local road legend and cemetery lore.
Crystal Lake, IL
McHenry County
Build: High
Crystal Lake, Illinois. Historic building with strong local paranormal accounts. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Strange phenomena
- orbs
- voices
- recurring ghost lore
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Mansion rooms
- hallways
- basement
- exterior grounds
Location Data
Address / Reference: 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 42.2424° N, 88.3373° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic mansion with a long paranormal reputation.
Cherry Valley area, IL
Boone County
Build: High
Boone County, Illinois. Iconic haunted-road and cemetery entry. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Red-eyed dog
- phantom vehicles
- murders
- accidents
- witchcraft lore
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Road
- bridge
- cemetery
- roadside woods
Location Data
Address / Reference: Bloods Point Rd, Boone County near Cherry Valley, IL
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 42.2449° N, 88.9681° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: One of Illinois’ most recognizable haunted-road legends.
Rock Island, IL
Rock Island County
Build: High
Rock Island, Illinois. Real, identifiable haunted building with recurring reports and clear interior zones. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Multiple spirits
- audio/video captures
- recurring activity
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Second-floor classrooms
- hallways
- stairwells
- common areas
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic building with ongoing paranormal interest.
Bartonville, IL
Peoria County
Build: High
Bartonville, Illinois. Major institutional haunted site with strong historical context. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Haunted-cemetery activity
- asylum lore
- tours
- apparitions
- voices
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- Historic hospital grounds
- cemetery areas
- remaining campus zones
Location Data
Address / Reference: 4500 Enterprise Dr, Bartonville, IL 61607
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 40.6597° N, 89.6444° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic state hospital with a long haunted reputation.
Urbana, IL
Champaign County
Build: High
Urbana, Illinois. Strong campus haunt with a defined structure and repeatable claims. This entry is included as a Haunted Location Directory site because it is real, identifiable, and provides meaningful rooms, zones, or buckets for visitor evidence logging.
Activity Reported
- Drowned girl / girl-in-white apparition
- footsteps
- odd noises
- recurring campus lore
Rooms / Zones / Buckets
- English Building
- hallways
- stairwells
- classrooms
- campus paths
Location Data
Address / Reference: 608 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61801
Website: Not publicly maintained
Coordinates: 40.1099° N, 88.2272° W
Classification
Haunted Location Directory entry with repeatable claims and usable evidence buckets.
Context: Historic university building with longstanding lore.