Stagecoaches, Soldiers and Ghosts: The Story of the Glen Ferris Inn

From Stories of Appalachia by Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

June 6, 2026

About this episode

The episode explores the history of the Glen Ferris Inn in West Virginia, highlighting its notable guests and ghostly tales.

This week we have not one but two podcast episodes for you! In this one, we go to Glen Ferris, West Virginia, a town at the falls of the Kanawha River, to tell the story of the Glen Ferris Inn, a place that hosted presidents, businessmen, Civil War generals and even, it’s said, a ghost! If you’ve not done so already, be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast so you don’t miss any of our stories. You’ll find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Thanks for listening!

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

Topics covered

history
Glen Ferris Inn
Civil War
ghost stories
presidents
businessmen

Keywords

Glen Ferris Inn
West Virginia
Kanawha River
Civil War generals
ghost stories
history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Glen Ferris, West Virginia, Kanawha River