Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Historic house · local-legend
The Story
Prairie Public recounts footsteps on the stairs and doors closing without visible help in the old governors’ home. Spiritualist retellings attribute them to Governor Frank Briggs, who died there in 1898. The same account notes that drafts and the noises of an aging wooden house offer ordinary explanations.
The Hauntings
Prairie Public recounts footsteps on the stairs and doors closing without visible help in the old governors’ home. Spiritualist retellings attribute them to Governor Frank Briggs, who died there in 1898. The same account notes that drafts and the noises of an aging wooden house offer ordinary explanations.
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.
Submissions are not open yet.
Sources & further reading.
- Prairie Public: NHPA—Haunting (reports)
- State Historical Society: Former Governors’ Mansion (visiting)
- Prairie Public: NHPA—Haunting (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
Follow current posted access rules; ordinary admission is not permission for an after-hours investigation.