About this episode
The episode explores the haunted history and paranormal activity at Ashmore Estates in Coles County, Illinois.
In this episode of Ghostly Podcast, we head to rural Coles County, Illinois to explore the haunted history and chilling paranormal activity reported at Ashmore Estates. Originally part of the Coles County Poor Farm in the late 1800s, Ashmore later became a psychiatric hospital before closing for good in 1986. With documented deaths, an on-site cemetery, and decades of neglect, many believe the spirits of former residents still linger within the building. A Brief History Poor farm established in 1870, housing the impoverished and mentally ill 32 recorded deaths between 1870–1879 A cemetery built on-site due to high mortality Current structure built in 1916 Psychiatric hospital operations ended in 1986 Reported Paranormal Activity Visitors and investigators have reported: Shadow figures in hallways and stairwells Voices calling out names Sudden cold spots Objects moving or flying Physical encounters including touches, scratches, and being shoved Ashmore is often described as a place that responds to those inside it. The Spirit of Elva Skinner One of the most well-known spirits associated with Ashmore is Elva Skinner, a young child believed to have died in a fire in the…
People in this episode
Host: Ghostly Paranormal Podcast
Topics covered
- haunted history
- paranormal activity
- psychological hospital
- ghost stories
- Illinois history
Keywords
- Ashmore Estates
- Coles County
- paranormal
- ghosts
- Elva Skinner
- psychic hospital
- haunted places
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ashmore Estates
Places: Coles County, Illinois
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