The Colonel Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
State tourism names a ghost called "the Colonel." Source: WV Tourism.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The inn says it has served guests since 1839 (Glen Ferris Inn).
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 inn has rooms and a restaurant (Glen Ferris Inn). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Glen Ferris and West Virginia
- More haunted & abandoned hotels
- Nearby: Kaymoor (Fayetteville, WV), Thurmond (Thurmond, WV), Greenbrier Ghost Grave (Smoot, WV), Carnegie Hall (Lewisburg, WV)
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