Former Ruffstone Tavern
North Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
The old tavern is associated with a man wearing a top hat and carrying a pipe. Another presence is identified only by a woman's musky perfume, while witnesses have reported discomfort in the basement. The location's reputation reached a wider audience through an investigation on Ghost Hunters.
The Hauntings
The old tavern is associated with a man wearing a top hat and carrying a pipe. Another presence is identified only by a woman's musky perfume, while witnesses have reported discomfort in the basement. The location's reputation reached a wider audience through an investigation on Ghost Hunters.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
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Plan Your Visit
Former business, not a current tavern attraction. Do not enter without the current owner's permission. Research access status: closed. Research physical status: business reported closed in 2014; current building use unverified.