Mary Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
Investigators told WBKO in October 2026 that the most talked-about spirit is a little girl named Mary whose dress caught fire; others report a woman in white. Source: WBKO, 2026.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The eight-sided house was begun in 1847 and completed around 1860, and listed on the National Register in 1980 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The museum is open Thursday–Saturday 10 am–3 pm and Sunday 11 am–3 pm CT, closed Dec 20–Mar 5 (Octagon Hall); private investigations start at $600 (Octagon Hall). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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