The area known today as “Waverly Hill” was purchased by Major Thomas H. Hays in 1883 as the Hays’ family home. Since any existing schools were a good distance away, Hays decided to establish a one room schoolhouse for his children to attend and hired Ms. Lizzie Lee Harris as the teacher. Ms. Harris had a fondness for author Walter Scott’s Waverley novels, and she received Hays’ permission to name the schoolhouse the Waverley School. In turn, he renamed his property Waverley Hill. At the beginning of the 20th century, Louisville, Kentucky, had the one of the highest rates of tuberculosis deaths in the United States.

The beginnings of industrialism, as well as geographic make-up were contributing factors. Nestled in the Ohio Valley, Louisville doesn’t get a proper amount of fresh air flow. In an attempt to contain the disease, a “Board of Tuberculosis Hospital” was established in 1906. The search began for a proper location to construct the much-needed facility. Eventually Hays’ property was chosen for several reasons; it’sdistance from the city, its picturesque tranquil view, as well as its high altitude with increased air flow. The Board decided to keep the name Waverly, as it had a peaceful sound to it.

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Waverly Hills Sanatorium – Kentucky Historic InstitutionsHome - Waverly Hills SanatoriumHauntings of Waverly Hills Sanatorium - US Ghost Adventures

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Sleep, child, sleep now,

The coco is coming and will takeyou.

Sleep, child, sleep now,

The coco is coming and will eat you.

The rhyme originated in the 17th century and has evolved over the years but still retains its original meaning. El Coco is a monster common to many Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain, parents will sing lullabies or tell rhymes, like the one I recited above, to children, warning them that if they do not sleep, El Coco will come to get them.

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Coco (folklore) | Villains Wiki | FandomEl Cucuy - Bogeyman in Spanish Folklore | mythicalcreatures.infoCoco | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom

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The Cathedral of Learning has immense history and culture within its walls. The National Park Service added the Cathedral of Learning to the Register of Historic Places in 1975. Even today, Cathy (as it is lovingly called by locals and students) is a beloved part of the University of Pittsburgh’s main campus. It also has a fair share of its own hauntings. Dare to join me as we dive into the history and hauntings of this incredible building.

Sources:

The Iconic Cathedral of Learning - Positively PittsburghHaunted University of Pittsburgh - US Ghost Adventures

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North Carolina has its share of ghost stories, unexplained phenomena, and tales of the supernatural. In Guilford County, in the North Carolina town of Jamestown, comes one such tale. It’s the tale of the spirit of a young woman who haunts the underpasses of two bridges: one is a railroad bridge over east Main Street, which is currently in use, and the other is of an abandoned bridge nearby. The abandoned underpass may the site of a fatal car accident many years ago. Whispers of this legend have persisted for a century, echoing the tragedyof a young woman named Lydia, wearing a white dress and returning from a dance when disaster struck on a rainy night in the 1920s. Her date lost control of their vehicle, slamming into a bridge. Lydia did not survive the crash, so begins the tale of the vanishing hitchhiker of Jamestown, North Carolina.

Sources:

Lydia: The Ghost of Jamestown Bridge | NCpediaLYDIA’S BRIDGE | William G. Pomeroy FoundationLydia, The Phantom Hitchhiker – North Carolina Ghosts

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The Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia...extraterrestrial or owl? Personally, I think that this creature could be from another world. Never have I ever seen an owl the size of the creature locals call the Flatwoods monster. However, take a listen and let me know what you think in the comments. Alien or owl?

Sources:

The Flatwoods Monster | 01Was the Flatwoods Monster an Alien or an Owl? | HowStuffWorksFlatwoods Monster | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom

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Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri is a beautiful building that was once a train station, but it now a hotel. This hotel has its fair share of hauntings due to its history. What do you say? Join me as we take a trip to Missouri and stay at the Union Station Hotel. Stay haunted!

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Union Station Historic DistrictSt. Louis Union Station's History Story - New Visions MagazineUnion Station Hotel - US Ghost Adventures

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The Mathias Ham House: majestic, beautiful, and the home of local haunts? This mansion is gorgeous inside and out, yet rumors have it that it's also one of the most haunted places in Iowa. Have you been to this gorgeous mansion? If so, did you have any of your own experiences while there? I'd love to hear your stories. If you haven't been there, do you believe the stories behind the hauntings or are you skeptical? Let me know.

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Mathias Ham House | Dubuque, IA - Official WebsiteHAM HOUSEThe Mathias Ham House

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Have you ever heard of the Wampus Cat before? Neither have I. In this week's episode, I dive into the enigma that is this cryptid of the Appalachian region. Please join me as I discuss the origin, description, and what people find so intriguing about this strange creature. Below you will find the sources I used as well as how to contact me. Until next week, stay haunted!

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The story of the Wampus Cat - Appalachian HistoryWampus Cat | Cryptid Wiki | FandomThe Wampus Cat Myth Explained: Origins and Sightings | HowStuffWorks

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