Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Robert McClure Snyder Sr. began the castle in 1905 and died in a car accident in 1906; his sons finished it in the early 1920s. It was used as a hotel in the late 1930s and destroyed by fire in 1942. The state bought it in 1978 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public Missouri State Parks says trails and boardwalks lead to the castle ruins (Missouri State Parks). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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