Haunted Austin Texas History. Come to see.

 

Austin, Texas has a rich history that dates back to the 1800s, and with that history comes a variety of haunted locations and ghost stories.

 Some of the most notable haunted places in Austin include:

1. The Driskill Hotel - Built in 1886, this historic hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who died in one of the rooms. Other ghostly sightings include a Confederate soldier and a former owner of the hotel.

    

2. The Congress Avenue Bridge - The bridge is said to be haunted by the ghosts of thousands of bats who reside under the bridge. It is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who committed suicide by jumping off the bridge.

    

   
   

3. The Austin State Hospital - This hospital has a dark history, and many claim that it is haunted by the spirits of former patients who died there.

    

   

4. The Paramount Theatre - Built in 1915, this theater is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former stagehand, who is said to still roam the theater today.

   

    

5. The Governor's Mansion - The mansion is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former governor's wife, who died in the house.

   

    

6. The Moonlight Tower - The tower is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man who was electrocuted while working on the tower's lights.

   

    

These are just a few examples of the many haunted places in Austin. It's worth noting that some of these stories are based on legends and some people don't believe in ghost stories.