Paranormal activity in Cochise county, Arizona
Cochise County, Arizona, is widely believed to be a hotspot for paranormal activity, owing to its rich and often violent history
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Some of the notable locations and legends associated with paranormal phenomena in Cochise County include:
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Tombstone:Known for the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and its numerous historical figures, it is considered one of the most haunted places in Arizona. Boothill Cemetery is believed to be particularly active, with restless spirits buried there. Tombstone also hosts events like the "Tombstone Redemption: Outlaws in Afterlife," a Red Dead Redemption-themed event held in the Tombstone Historic District, where the 1880s are still alive, according to its website.
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Bisbee:An old mining town, Bisbee is rumored to have its own share of ghostly inhabitants, including the spirit of a dedicated fireman who continues to work tirelessly to save lives.
- Avenue Hotel (Douglas): The ghost of young Mabel is said to haunt the halls of this hotel, hoping someone will solve her murder.
- Abandoned Train Tunnel: This location is reportedly plagued by a tragic death and associated paranormal activity.
- Greenway Manor: Another site in Southeastern Arizona associated with paranormal activity, possibly linked to the area's violent past.
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Cochise Hotel:Guests and ghost hunters report a high level of paranormal activity, including a masking spirit, a woman in an outbuilding, and a "soiled dove" spirit in the front bedrooms. A previous owner's son reportedly had a broken hand from being crushed by a rocking chair, which was occupied by a woman no one else in the hotel could see. The hotel is a starting point for a Ghost Town Trail tour that caravans from Cochise to Tombstone.
- Sagebrush Inn (Tombstone): This classic motel built in 1947 is described as haunted in reviews, with one guest reporting the TV turning on in the middle of the night without the remote being touched.
- Highway 191 (formerly Highway 666): Once known as the "Devil's Highway," it was associated with unexplained phenomena, including sightings of the "Hounds of Hell," phantom headlights, a maniacal semi truck, and a girl in a white gown and an evil spirit appearing in the back seats of cars. After being renamed in 2003, the number of accidents and incidents dramatically decreased.
Francine Powers, a Bisbee native, paranormal historian, and member of the Cochise County Historical Society, has extensively researched and written about the hauntings of Cochise County. Her works, such as "Haunted Cochise County," detail the stories behind the hauntings, banshees, and apparitions in the area. She was also featured in the television program "Ghost Hunters"
Above: cover of book documenting the wide and varied paranormal activities of Cochise County, Arizona by Francine Powers.
https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Cochise-County-America/dp/1467151890
And no, she does not sponsor this page, etc