In the quiet town of Madison, Ohio, stands a building with nearly two centuries of history, and more than a few secrets.
Once a school, a Civil War widows’ home, and later a state-run institution, Madison Seminary has become one of the most haunted locations in Ohio.
In this episode, host Robert Barber explores the history and hauntings of the Seminary: the Civil War wing watched over by Elizabeth Stiles, the shrine-like bedroom of Sarah, the girl who asked for “money”, and the top-floor “Asylum,” where a presence known as the Surgeon is said to linger.
You’ll also hear about Robert’s own late-night investigation inside the Seminary’s basement, where a K2 meter seemed to respond intelligently to questions, and where silence itself carried a kind of weight.
🕯️ EVP Recordings Featured in This Episode:
• “Make It Stop” – Captured in the Surgeon’s Room
• Unintelligible Voices – Captured in Sarah’s Room
Whether you believe in ghosts or simply in the echoes of history, Madison Seminary stands as a place where both still seem to be alive.
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