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McPike Mansion

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McPike Mansion
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“McPike Mansion, or Mount Lookout, is a mansion in Alton, which is part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Illinois. Built in 1869 by Henry Guest McPike (1825–1910), it is situated on Alby Street on a site of 15 acres (61,000 m2), one of the…”
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Atlas ObscuraSep 26

Is Alton, Illinois America’s Most Haunted Small Town?

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Troy Taylor: There’s a story about a phantom riverboat that I always liked, about how if you heard the riverboat whistle blow on a foggy morning but you never saw the boat, that meant that someone who worked down on the docks was going to die within the next seven days. Amanda McGowan: A lot of old waterfront towns r…

Known for ghost tours and paranormal enthusiasts.

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Atlas ObscuraSep 4

Who Knew Illinois Had This Many Spooky Places?

Illinois is known for its haunted houses and Halloween extravaganzas: the kinds of places that draw lines out the door and attract visitors from all over the country. But beyond these creepy crowd favorites are a number of lesser-known spooky spots, all with backstories both historical and paranormal—like the “devil baby” that haunts a former Chicago settlement house or the witchy tomb that dra…

Grand estate with reported paranormal activity and friendly spirits.

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  • McPike MansionAttractionGrand estate with reported paranormal activity and friendly spirits.
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