Haunted Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

Uncover the true stories behind some of West Virginia's most famous haunts. West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle holds a rich legacy of folklore and ghostly legends firmly rooted in the region's history. In Harpers Ferry, rumor has it that fiery abolitionist John Brown still haunts the scene of his notorious siege, and reports of otherworldly encounters in Harpers Cemetery abound. Shepherdstown, the oldest town in West Virginia, draws in those fascinated by the paranormal with tales of haunted crime scenes and even an infamous exorcism. The historic Apollo Theater in Martinsburg hosts the town's famous cigar-smoking ghost, George, and the little village of Middleway overflows with bewitching tales of specters and odd happenings. Author Justin Stevens explores the haunted side of historic landmarks in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.