Moonville
State: Ohio
County: Vinton County
Founded: 1856
Abandoned: 1947
Peak Population: ~100
Moonville is Ohio's most famous haunted ghost town. Over 21 people died on the dangerous railroad tracks. The tunnel is said to be haunted by a brakeman swinging a lantern—so many engineers reported seeing the ghost that the railroad installed a signal in 1981 telling them to ignore any lanterns.
Quick Facts
- Railroad installed signal in 1981 telling engineers to ignore ghost lanterns
- At least 21 deaths on the dangerous tracks
- The Brakeman ghost swings a lantern looking for his head
- The Lavender Lady leaves scent of lavender when she disappears
Location
Address: Zaleski State Forest, Vinton County, Ohio
Coordinates: 39.2856, -82.3486