Old Hardeman County Jail

The Story

Southern Spirit Guide records a dark figure passing through the booking area and a woman sobbing in the former women’s cells. Investigators also reported a voice near the sheriff’s office and an unusual spirit request for a chocolate milkshake. The accounts concern the mid-century former jail on East Market Street.

The Hauntings

Southern Spirit Guide records a dark figure passing through the booking area and a woman sobbing in the former women’s cells. Investigators also reported a voice near the sheriff’s office and an unusual spirit request for a chocolate milkshake. The accounts concern the mid-century former jail on East Market Street.

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.

• No milkshakes after midnight—Bolivar, Tennessee (reports)
• No milkshakes after midnight—Bolivar, Tennessee (visiting)
• EPIC Haunted Tours allow you to experience the paranormal (visiting)

Plan Your Visit

Past authorized tours do not establish current access. Do not confuse with the active sheriff’s complex or the Hardeman County jail museum in Texas.