9 Abandoned Places In Ohio That Nature Is Reclaiming

Table of Content

• The Town Where Santa's Sleigh Is a Surf Boat
• The Basics of Ohio Abandoned Property Law
• This Ohio House Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation
• Inside Meghan & Harry's homes - from Frogmore Cottage to Montecito mansion
• Ohio In Your Inbox
• How Photos Tell the Story of a Migrant Farm Community to a New Generation

Sidney, Ohio Wagner Manufacturing Company Factory The headquarters of a pioneering cast iron and cast aluminum cookware company is in ruins, but still standing. Though the canal is no longer in use, its old Towpath Trail is now a long stretch of hiking path that runs throughout a chunk of the state. You can easily connect with this history in the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation at 4524 E 49th St, Cleveland, OH 44125.

At the time of its construction, and for some time thereafter, the structure was the world’s largest earth-filled reinforced concrete bridge. However, to be as safe as possible, you can sell the items in a public sale, publish the details of the sale, and send the property owners a final notice before the sale begins. If you are a paranormal enthusiast, you can visit and explore this haunted hotel and stay the night to gather some personal experiences. It is around 38.1 miles from the center of Toledo, OH, and you can easily plan for a drive-tour. Hotel guests have reported of uncanny happenings and ghastly apparitions in the dark of the night, especially in period clothing.

The Town Where Santa's Sleigh Is a Surf Boat

This abandoned amusement park in Medina County is a remnant of summer days of yore. Many memories were made here, and for years they were left crumbling with the remains of roller coasters and other attractions. In 2020, it was announced that this long-beloved piece of land will be reborn as a community park. It will take a few years before it opens to the public, but you will soon be able to visit it near Chippewa Lake, OH 44215. You may be interested in single family homes, condos, townhomes, farms, land, mobile homes, or new construction homes for sale.

In case such a play is staged, the spirit often shows up during the performance or act up according to its mood out of utter displeasure. The US state of Ohio is not just populated and beautiful but is also full of mysteries silently standing in every corner. Here is a list of haunted places in Ohio you should know about, and maybe even pay a visit to on a weekend. Verify current information by visiting the agency or listing the site linked in each post. Kings Mills, Ohio Peters Cartridge Company An abandoned munitions factory with a shot tower continues to wage war on the surrounding environment.

The Basics of Ohio Abandoned Property Law

This gorgeous Victorian mansion was built by Markey in 1864, and contains 17 rooms, 2 bathrooms, basement and servants’ quarters spread throughout 3 stories. In addition to his position as county court judge, Markey was also a large farm owner, and had decided to build this incredible home to overlook his land. Now in a rotting, dilapidated state, the home still stands tall at the end of a long dirt driveway, gazing over cornfields as it has for 156 years.

Ohio, like many states, has its variations of the crybaby bridge stories. Helltown is another common piece of local lore, but we also have witch’s graves, mysterious creatures, and unsolved murders looming over area gossip. There are many abandoned places in Ohio, and several of those spots are open to the public through tours. One of the most famous is the Ohio State Reformatory, which is also said to be one of the most haunted places in the nation.

This Ohio House Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation

You can also find 55+ community and price reduced homes for sale with open houses or virtual tours. Abandoned homes, cars, and other personal property are a lot more common than some might think. For example, sometimes landlords have to deal with tenants that leave their cars or possessions behind. Or a house sits empty for a few weeks or months and no one knows what to do with the property. If you take a drive through West Alexandria, Ohio you’ll find a whole lot of farmland. What some may not notice though, is one of Ohio’s most beautiful historic homes falling to pieces, overlooking farmland that once belonged to Preble County Court Judge J.H. Markey.

This crossing has been the site of many accidents, caused when the drivers reportedly lost control at the curve seeing the apparition of the dead man. Built in 1879, this building is built on a land on which once an orphanage stood high. During its construction, almost 200 pounds of human bones were unearthed from the site, many of which belonged to children.

The Town Hall Theatre, Centerville, OH

Many of the tales surrounding this spooky site are mere legend, but the spooky façade intrigues passerby to this day. Watch out for the spirit of a man haunting the tracks where he died. You can find it hiding in the woods on Hope-Moonville Rd, McArthur, OH 45651. He was acquitted in 2005 but moved to Bahrain and abandoned the mansion. Struggling with a £215m bank loan, he closed the house as a cost cutting measure, owing staff £244k in back payments.

Cincinnati, Ohio The Cincinnati Subway An abandoned relic of the city's failed experiment with below ground transit. Bay Village, Ohio Porter Creek Bridge Ruins The overgrown remains of an old rail bridge rise above the valley like ancient Greek ruins. Pomeroy, Ohio St. John’s Church Cemetery A lost cemetery stands forgotten on a hilltop, known only to the older residents of Pomeroy. Pomeroy, Ohio Kerr’s Run Colored School This schoolhouse for Black American children is one of the oldest remaining in southeastern Ohio.

Inside Meghan & Harry's homes - from Frogmore Cottage to Montecito mansion

Boris Becker bought the stunning 12-bedroom villa Finca de Son Coll on the island of Majorca for £422,000 in 1997. We take a look inside other abandoned palatial piles left to rot by their famous owners. Despite its sorry state, Matt said the 22-bedroom house, built in 1873, "smells just like Chanel No. 5" perfume. MOST of us would love the chance to snoop around a celebrity's house - but sometimes what's lurking through the keyhole isn't what you'd expect. Many witnesses have claimed that the ghost haunting the Town Hall Theatre is sensitive in the sense that it dislikes nudity and profane language in a play that is put on here.

Swing by Squire’s Castle near Cleveland, which is free to visit and is open to the public. From the infamous Cleveland Torso Killer to the Circleville Letter Writer, Ohio’s legends have fascinated and spooked society on a national level. Walk along Little Beaver Creek, but watch out for the fabled bride at the bridge.

Over the years that Voge has owned the farm, he has rented the home to many tenants. The final tenant left in 2004, and the home has sat vacant and falling apart since. A cycle of harsh Ohio winters followed by mass overgrowth in the southern Ohio heat continues to hit the home year after year.

Cleveland, Ohio Sidaway Bridge The ruins of the suspension bridge hang over Kingsbury Run as a ghost of racial prejudice. Campbell, Ohio Iron Soup There is beauty and history in the ruins of this former company town. As the Industrial Revolution rolled around, steam-powered sawmills helped builders create intricate materials quicker at a far lower cost.