Pythian Castle - Springfield, MO - Ghosts and Hauntings on Waymarking.com

The Knights of Pythias used this building, known as the Pythian Home of Missouri, from 1913 to 1942 when it was commandeered by the U.S. army. It was put into use as a convalescent and entertainment facility for wounded soldiers. It was bought by private parties in 1993 and again in 2003 when it was renovated for use as avenue for functions and for public tours playing on its reputation as being haunted. It is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

From the Pythian Castle web site:

"Pythian Castle has been certified as "haunted" by Paranormal Task Force and Ozark Paranormal Society. With over 90 years of history, our ghosts transcend many decades from the time of the orphanage to the years the military occupied the building. It is not uncommon here to hear male or females voices, to bump into a mass, hear noises such as doors shutting or boxes being moved with no one around or to see an image. Orbs have been detected in several areas of the building along with temperature changes and voices have been caught on tape. Some even claim to have gotten ghostly images in their photos. We are attempting to collect data on the occurances [sic] as they happen as well as collect information of events before our time here. Any additions, please let us know. In the meantime, you may find some of the evidence collected from several paranormal professionals that have been through here. Their web page links are listed below. If you are interested in we offer ghost tours, workshops and investigations."

The Paranormal Task Force has an extensive history and results of their investigations.

Ghost Lab ran an episode on their investigation of Pythian Castle on Jan. 8, 2011.

Emma Wilson has written a wonderful article on the history of the building for KSMU Public Radio and a video is available.

Public access?: Ghost Tours are conducted regularly for a price of $15.00 Visting hours: Ghost tours are usually scheduled for 1:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. but may vary, so check the web site for current schedule. Website about the location and/or story: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:

• Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. Photos you took of paranormal activity are great. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit
• Tell your story if you saw, felt, or smelled anything unusual. Post pictures of what you saw.
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• Be careful and do not enter areas which are off limits or look dangerous. No waymark is worth harm. Use your 6th sense, because sometimes there are unseen things which are telling you to stay out.
• Use care when using your camera flash so you do not disrupt any possible nearby residents. Time lapse can be the best tool on your camera in many circumstances.

 

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