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West Point, Mississippi · Built 1852

Waverley

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Waverley · Jack E. Boucher, Photographer, Public domain

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Real history

Col. George Hampton Young built the house in 1852 (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.

Little girl lost Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The Dispatch (May 16, 2015) recounted the ghost of a little girl heard calling "Mama" and the dent of a child in an upstairs bed. Source: The Dispatch.

Then and now

Mansion with an octagonal cupola, HABS photo
Now: Waverley. Photo: Jack E. Boucher, Photographer, Public domain. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Access unverified The City of West Point says the house opens only on special occasions; we found no owner page with hours (City of West Point). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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