(Rebroadcast) Port Clinton, Prohibition and the Haunted Island House Hotel

07/04/22 • 50 min

Planning that annual trip to the Lake Erie shore this summer? Better take another listen before you go...
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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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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(Rebroadcast) Serpent Mound

In honor of the upcoming summer solstice on June 21, 2022, come hear one of Ohio Folklore's most downloaded episodes. Then click this link to plan your visit to this year's Summer Solstice Celebration:
https://www.serpentmound.org/fullschedule/
When we think of history in Ohio, most of us consider the past two to three hundred years. Few know that one location in Ohio's southern hills holds prehistoric secrets that have yet to be explained. The Serpent Mound of Adams County.

Come hear the tale of the world's largest effigy mound, here in our backyard. One local Ohioan and resident expert, Ms. Beth Jenkins, shares her personal connection to the place, as well as the knowledge she's gained in her role as the History Preservation Manager for the memorial itself.

This remarkable piece of art stirs wonder in many. It stirs questions of both earthly and spiritual realms. Come consider what the ancients are trying to tell us...

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(Rebroadcast) Moonville Tunnel

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One monument to an era gone by once laid hidden in the overgrown hills of Ohio’s Vinton County. Thanks to the efforts of countless local enthusiasts and state ODNR officials, this antiquated railway tunnel is now easily reached. In fact, it’s handicap accessible.

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.

So come on 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/.