Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
FOX23, citing the Rogers County Historical Society, reports that businessman John Bayless built the mansion in 1907 and that it was converted into apartments in the 1920s.
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
FOX23 reported in 2022 that Bryan Casey of Sooner State Paranormal Society said he heard every step coming down the basement stairs, turned on his flashlight and found nothing there. Source: FOX23, 2022.
Then and now
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Public access
Open to the public The Rogers County Historical Society runs the mansion (Rogers County Historical Society). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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