Category Ghost Stories
Urban Legends of Southern Wisconsin
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By: Olivia Baumgartner As you probably already know, Whitewater is known for its spooky history and creepy urban legends. But what many people might not know is that these types of stories are found throughout the neighboring towns, too. Southern… Continue Reading →
By: Anne Kleier Discover Fall in Whitewater! Whitewater provides its community with many exciting activities during this colorful season. Whether you are a fan of a relaxed, laid-back setting or enjoy the thrill of outdoor adventure, Whitewater is sure to… Continue Reading →
Wisconsin Haunted Road Trip
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By: Bailey Gaffney I’m sure that by now, most of you have heard about all of the spooky things that happen here in Whitewater. If you haven’t, I recommended reading some of our other blogs such as “Who Were the… Continue Reading →
Written by: Carol Cartwright of the Whitewater Historical Society Edited by: Bailey Gaffney Morris Pratt was one of the many Americans who immigrated to Wisconsin from New York State in the 1840s. He came with his family as a young… Continue Reading →
Written by: Carol Cartwright of the Whitewater Historical Society Edited by: Bailey Gaffney Many of the “spooky” legends of Whitewater may be traced back to real history. For example, in 1889, Morris Pratt, a Spiritualist, built a “Temple of Psychic… Continue Reading →
Whitewater Cemeteries & The Witches Triangle
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Everyone has heard of the “Witches of Whitewater” but did you know about the Whitewater Cemeteries? The city of Whitewater has three cemeteries, which make up a perfect isosceles triangle. The three cemeteries are: Calvary Cemetery, on the north side… Continue Reading →
As all the students and townspeople know, Halloween is a special time of year to be in Whitewater. Nicknamed “The Second Salem” Whitewater has a prominent and mysterious history with the paranormal. It all began with the construction of the… Continue Reading →
Most people forget that there once was a building on campus called Old Main. The only time it is really ever mentioned is when a student takes a campus tour, or there’s an event in the Old Main Ballroom in… Continue Reading →