Fort Belle Fontaine
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Natural landmark · local-legend
The Story
A red glow or cloudlike patch is said to appear around the stairs at Fort Belle Fontaine. HauntedPlaces.org describes the phenomenon as dark-red smoke or light rather than a clearly human figure. This concise story attaches the apparition to a specific feature of the historic grounds. Historical explanations and identities are folklore unless independently sourced.
The Hauntings
A red glow or cloudlike patch is said to appear around the stairs at Fort Belle Fontaine. HauntedPlaces.org describes the phenomenon as dark-red smoke or light rather than a clearly human figure. This concise story attaches the apparition to a specific feature of the historic grounds. Historical explanations and identities are folklore unless independently sourced.
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.
- Fort Belle Fontaine — HauntedPlaces.org (reports)
Plan Your Visit
Current access has not been independently verified. A haunting listing does not authorize entry, after-hours visits, or an investigation. Current access is unconfirmed.