Texas Ghost Hunters
©2006 by Fiona Broome and the Hollow Hill Staff
haunted bishop's castle, galveston, tx
Texas offers many opportunities for ghost hunters. Between Texas' rich history
and its cultural diversity, there is something in Texas for every ghost hunter.
For links to our investigations and articles, see The Ghosts of Haunted Texas.
Here are some of Texas' most famous haunts:
Alpine - Marfa Mystery Lights
These nightly floating balls of light have been seen for over a hundred years. They range from one to over ten feet in
size, and appear in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, and yellow. Some viewers report a
"tuning fork" sound when the lights appear.
Native legends claim
that they are the spirit of Apache Chief Alsate who offended a god and was denied access to the afterlife. Pioneer
legends favor a tale about a lost family from the mid-19th century.
The location is about 25 miles west of Alpine, in Presidio County. About eight miles east of Marfa on
U.S. Highway 90, look for a plaque about the Marfa Lights. That's one of the best
viewing spots for the lights. Nearby, the Texas Highway Department has provided a paved, slightly
sheltered viewing area.
Offsite links:
Austin
From the Driskill Hotel's many ghosts to the dead who haunt the shores of Shoal Creek, Austin is a
great location for ghost hunting.
Columbus
This great city is great for ghost enthusiasts, with a 20-year feud in its "wild west" days, an
internationally famous artist who creates "ghost paintings" and an annual "Live Oaks
and Dead Folks" event near Halloween. See our reports at
Ghosts of Columbus, Texas
Galveston--well known for its famous flood--has some profoundly haunted sites. We've conducted
some casual investigations, and can confirm that the The Bishop's Palace (1402 Broadway) is haunted.
The
Bishop's Palace, the church across the street, and the nearby rectory are all good sites for "ghost orb"
photos.
There are many other haunted locations in Galveston, and others are far more knowledgeable than we are
about the ghosts of Galveston. We can definitely state that Galveston is worth visiting for its ghost tours
and haunted sites.
Houston
Katy
Named after the "KT" in the name of the MKT railroad line, Katy is a quiet town with some fine sites
for ghost hunting. We've had good, consistent results at the
Katy train depot, and we're investigating
some other public sites that seem to be haunted.
San Antonio - The Alamo
The Alamo is Texas' most-visited historic site. Like many famous battle sites, the Alamo is haunted by a variety of ghosts. What makes the Alamo different
from many hauntings is that the ghosts appeared almost immediately after the battle, and they're
often described as "grotesque." Today, those ghosts continue to appear, even in broad daylight.
The Alamo is located in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Offsite links:
Spring
Some people claim that Spring, Texas--specifically Old Town Spring--is the most haunted town in Texas. We're
not too sure about that, but the town is definitely haunted and well worth visiting. With over 100 quaint shops and
many annual festivals, Spring is a great weekend destination. Our notes begin at
Ghost hunting in Spring, Texas and vicinity
Links to other Texas ghost hunters:
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