THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The Killough Monument is associated with the tragic 1838 Killough Massacre and local reports of paranormal activity. Visitors have described ghostly apparitions, unexplained voices, shadow figures, and an overwhelming sense of sadness near the memorial. The site remains one of East Texas's enduring ghost legends.
Killough Monument stands in remembrance of the 1838 Killough Massacre, said to be the largest and last Native American attack in East Texas. Eighteen people were killed here, and it’s said that at least some of their spirits have remained behind. Visitors have seen black apparitions and noticed strange feelings near the site, and some have suffered mysterious scratches from an unseen source.