The Story Behind Illinois’ Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares The McPike Mansion has been called one of the scariest structures in the United States and it definitely ranks as one of the most haunted houses in Illinois. Originally built in 1869 by Henry Guest McPike, it is located in Alton, Illinois (a town with a haunted history in itself). When you look over the McPike Mansion’s history, you’ll quickly learn it has repeatedly been the center of paranormal investigations. According to the owner, two ghosts haunt this property: former owner Paul Leichner and a former domestic servant named Sarah Wells. Flashlights will die out unexpectedly and lights will flicker. There is a strong smell of lilac in the attic, which is the kind of perfume Wells used to wear. What is really creepy is how things look in photos. You might see figures or orbs of light in photos that were definitely NOT in the shot. The structure is on the National Register of Historic Places. It stayed abandoned for quite a while before being purchased. It would have been restored and converted into a hotel, but it was not eligible for grant money despite prior assurances. Nevertheless, you can visit and go on a tour of the haunted McPike Mansion in Illinois. There are also annual campouts held in the McPike Mansion. I highly recommend the Haunted Tours.
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