Port Clinton, Prohibition & the Haunted Island House Hotel

01/03/21 • 50 min

Most of us think of Port Clinton as a summer tourist destination. Indeed, it is. And yet, it's so much more.

Few know of the haunted structure that sits on the corner of Madison and Perry Streets. The Island House Hotel is a rumored home for lost spirits, including a famous mobster, sheriff and orphaned immigrant turned proprietor. They make their presence known to staff and guests alike.

Come hear the tale of a ghost hunter and founding member of Haunted Toledo. Christopher Tillman shares the story of an investigation of the historic structure. The hotel’s staff was eager to welcome his team and share their stories.

Beneath the claims of ghost sightings lies Prohibition Era history that deserves a good telling. So sit back, raise a whiskey sour and soak in the knowledge of how it all came to be.

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Most of us think of Port Clinton as a summer tourist destination. Indeed, it is. And yet, it's so much more.

Beneath the claims of ghost sightings lies Prohibition Era history that deserves a good telling. So sit back, raise a whiskey sour and soak in the knowledge of how it all came to be.

If you enjoy this episode, please rate, review and subscribe to Ohio Folklore on your chosen podcast platform. You can also find Ohio Folklore at:

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And as always, keep wondering...

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Come hear the true tale of one unusually warm evening in December, 1994. Many residents of Trumbell County would never forget the life-changing events of that night. Their experiences would be documented in recorded calls to the 911 dispatch center.
Come hear the radio traffic which crackled with excitement, as one officer after another spotted something bright in the night sky. Most eerie of all, it hovered in silence. No engine, no propellers.
Perhaps we're not alone after all.
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All who dare can now visit the Moonville Tunnel. However, it’s not just the living who answer its beckoning call. Claims of ghostly apparitions at this desolate location began in the late 1800’s, and persist yet today. With the multitude of violent rail deaths that have been documented through the years, it’s no real surprise that perhaps some lost souls are still waiting for the next train.

Come hear the story of Mr. Rich Dahn, historian for the Moonville Rail Trail Association. He’s been visiting the site for more than 40 years, and still can’t get enough. Come hear the ghostly tales and the documented history of this legendary spot left yet untouched by modern civilization.

Come aboard this episode revealing a sparkling jewel of Ohio’s railway folklore.

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Special thanks to The Rarely Herd for their permission in using their song “Moonville Brakeman” as part of today’s episode. Find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Rarely-Herd-113910075327852/

To learn more about the Moonville Rail Trail Association, click here: https://vintoncountytravel.com/parks-and-recreation/moonville-rail-trail/.

Ohio Folklore - Port Clinton, Prohibition & the Haunted Island House Hotel

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