Sallie May Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
RVA Mag (June 26, 2018) reported paranormal investigators believe one ghost is Sallie May Dooley, who died in the house and is said to haunt the third floor. Source: RVA Mag.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Built in 1912 for James and Sallie May Dooley (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
Partly open — reservation only The owners say all visits are by appointment or ticketed event only. Public guided tours run the second weekend of each month, May–November, and private tours can be booked by contact (Skyline Swannanoa). Do not visit without a booking. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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