THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Calaboose Grille occupies Owego's former nineteenth-century jail and is said to be haunted by former prisoners. Employees have reported hearing cell doors slam, footsteps echo through the old jail, and voices coming from empty rooms. Guests have also described shadow figures and sudden cold spots inside the restaurant.
The building that houses the Calaboose Grille began its life over a century ago as the Owego Town Jail. In fact, “Calaboose” is Cajun slang for jail, and the foundation is reported to have been laid by a chain gang. Some believe the restaurant is haunted by prisoners who once lived and worked here.