Ashmore Estates
Ashmore, Illinois, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
The former almshouse has a longstanding paranormal reputation. HauntedPlaces.org associates one of its reported spirits with Elva Skinner, said to have died in an earlier almshouse fire. The building's haunting stories have also attracted television investigators. Concise original paraphrase of an attributed folklore source; historical details not independently established.
The Hauntings
The former almshouse has a longstanding paranormal reputation. HauntedPlaces.org associates one of its reported spirits with Elva Skinner, said to have died in an earlier almshouse fire. The building's haunting stories have also attracted television investigators. Concise original paraphrase of an attributed folklore source; historical details not independently established.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- Ashmore Estates | HauntedPlaces.org (reports)
- Ashmore Estates: Tours & Investigations (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
Scheduled tours and investigations only; check the operator calendar before visiting.