McRaven House is located in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Behind the wrought-iron gates at 1445 Harrison Street in Vicksburg sits the notorious McRaven home. Since being built in the late 1700s, ownership of the home has changed several times but one thing has remained the same – it appears to be a magnet for paranormal activity. From unexplainable occurrences to malevolent spirits, McRaven has definitely earned the title “the most haunted house in Mississippi.”
In 1797, McRaven was a simple two story dwelling, consisting of a kitchen on the first floor and a bedroom on the second. At the time, it belonged to notorious criminal Andrew Glass, who was known for robbing and murdering unsuspecting travelers on the Natchez Trace. Since there were no stairs, the second floor was only accessible by a ladder – a ladder that was never left out because Glass feared that other criminals or the law would come for him. According to local legend, Glass returned home one night after being shot, pulled up the ladder, and had his wife “finish him off” so he wouldn’t be hung. Glass was the first person to die in McRaven but definitely not the last.
During the Siege of Vicksburg, McRaven was transformed into a makeshift hospital. According to local legend, John H. Bobb caught some Union soldiers tampering with his crops, became enraged, and threw a brick at one of them. Seeking revenge, the soldiers returned later that night and killed Bobb, making him the third resident to die at McRaven.
One of the home’s most haunted rooms is the upstairs bedroom in which Mary Elizabeth passed away. Witnesses have reported the lights in the room turning on and off by themselves as well as an impression of a body suddenly appearing on the bed. For quite some time, Mary Elizabeth’s wedding shawl was on display in the home. Several visitors have claimed to feel a presence pulling the shawl from their hands. Another hotspot for paranormal activity is Mr. Glass’ old room. In one instance, a tour guide was in the room when a chair suddenly slammed to the ground on its own.
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