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Virginia City
The Comstock Lode brought billions in silver. Mark Twain worked here. Now it's one of the largest historic districts in America—and one of the most haunted. The Washoe Club has 63 documented ghosts.
1859 - Present
Nevada, United States
10000+ witnesses
Virginia City is Nevada’s most haunted town.
The History
According to historical records:
The Comstock Lode:
- Discovered 1859
- Billions in silver
- Population 25,000+
- Wild West excess
- Mostly preserved
The Washoe Club
Most haunted building:
- Gentlemen’s club
- 63 documented spirits
- “Lena” most famous
- Suicide in spiral staircase
- Extremely active
The Ghosts
Who haunts:
- Miners killed underground
- Prostitutes
- Gunslingers
- Chinese workers
- Fire victims
St. Mary’s Art Center
Formerly St. Mary Louise Hospital:
- Children’s ward haunted
- Nuns seen
- Children playing
- Medical equipment sounds
- Very active
Mark Twain Connection
The writer:
- Worked at Territorial Enterprise
- Before becoming famous
- His spirit seen?
- Paper still printed
- Historic significance
The Mines
Underground:
- Hundreds died
- Collapsed tunnels
- Fires
- Toxic gases
- Spirits trapped