THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The historic Blue Belle Saloon is considered one of Guthrie's best-known haunted buildings. Employees and guests have reported hearing footsteps on the upper floor, seeing apparitions in period clothing, and witnessing objects move without explanation. Several spirits are believed to remain from the building's early frontier days.
Blue Belle Saloon is a turn-of-the-century structure that was once a bordello run by madame Miss Lizzie. Apparitions have been seen of men and bordello girls, thought to be Miss Lizzie and two of her girls, Claudia and Estelle. Claudia was allegedly beaten to death and buried inside the saloon. Crying, women’s voices, and singing have been heard in the establishment as well.