Oklahoma Paranormal - Ghost Hunting 101

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Basic Ghost Hunting Equipment

Audio Recorder -used to capture or record EVP's. Cost starts around $40.00
Camera- you can use anykind of camera even a 35mm. Digital cameras are
                 cheaper for you don't need to purchase film or have it developed. I
                 recommend a digital camera with at least 6mp. Cost can start $20.00.
EMF- measures EMF (electromagnetic fields). Elevated levels of
           electromagnetic energy have long been associated with ghosts. Cost
           starts around $30.00.
Thermomator- use to measure the temperature in an area. Cost starts
                         around $40.00.
Flashlights- are used to see in the dark. The smaller ones work best for they are
                     more easily carried.   Cost starts around $10.00.
Notebook- used to write notes when on investigations, doing interviews,
                   making maps of an area. Cost $1.00.
Computer- Laptop notebooks are best because you can take them anywhere, but
                    a desktop computer will also work. It also helps to have internet access.

Paranormal Terminology

Ghost- a person who has passed away but who has not crossed over into the
          spirit world. They remain here on Earth for any number of reasons.
Spirit- a person who has passed away and has crossed over into the spirit world.
         They can return to Earth usually through dreams.
EVP- electronic voice phenomenon. This is the process of recording voices, sounds,
        and noises from the dead using audio recorders.
EMF- electromagnetic field. When an electromagnetic energy is present then is it
        theorized they paranormal activity is probable.
Ghost Hunter- a person who investigates hauntings to find explanations for possible
                    paranormal phenomena.
Haunting- Any repeated appearance of phenomena commonly associated with ghosts.
Manifestation- any tangible signs of a haunting; sight, smell, touch, hearing.

Ghost Legends of Oklahoma

Perry: Cherokee Strip Museum

Anadarko: Riverside Indian School

Guthrie: Logan County Jain

Guthrie: Logan County Memorial Hospital

Hammon: Kiowa Cemetery

Hontubby: Crybaby Bridge

Jefferson City: Jefferson Park

Salina: Salina Court House

Skiatook: Witches Grave

Spencer: George Wright School

Sulphur: Veteran's Lake

Tahlequah: Cherokee County Court House

Tahlequah: Indian Graveyard

OKC - Skirvin Hotel
The legend goes like this: Mr Skirvin had an affair with one of the maids working at the hotel. When she became pregnant, she was locked up in a room on the top floor. She still remained there after giving birth to her child. Soon she became depressed and unstable. With child in hand she jumped through a window. To this day no one knows the name of the maid, however the former employees named her Effie.

Stone Lion Inn
An interesting place to visit. Murder mystery's are held on the weekends and be quit fun. A little child, by the name of Augusta, died around the age of 8 of whooping cough. She had been over medicated by the nurse. She plays in the hallway and on the third flood. Loud footsteps were heard coming from the back staircase. In the basement area an older man has been seen and you can smell the smoke pipe tobacco.

Pawnee: Pawnee Bill Ranch Mansion

Ponca City: Poncan Theatre

Wagoner: True Value Hardware Store

Woodward: Old Hospital

Wynnewood: The Eskridge Hotel

Moore: Crybaby Bridge

Moore: Old High School

Bartlesville: Labady Mansion

Blackwell: Hollopeter House

Buffalo: Duckwalls

Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum

Tecumseh: Ghost Bridge

OKC - Kitchen Lake Bridge
A long time ago a witch lived in a wooden house with a stone chimney. Mysteriously the house burned down. The witch died in the fire and her soul still burns anything that is near her property. It is said that smoke has been seen coming out of the chimney.

People have reported creepy feeling, hearing footsteps, and temperature changes.

Sacred Heart
The first catholic school in Oklahoma. In 1901 the school almost burned to the ground. The school was relocated to Oklahoma City. Legend has it the monks and priest walk about the place. Near the, now standing, church is a statue of a woman at times you can hear crying around her.